Kathy Irving, an audiologist, mother, and listener updates experience of signing with her daughter with Nancy (author of Baby Signing 1, 2, 3). With her background working with hearing impaired children, Kathy is uniquely qualified to explain what is going on with her daughter and other kids who are lucky enough to sign with their parents. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part discussion requested by listeners.
Baby Signing 1, 2, 3 is available in bookstores, on Amazon or from SignBabies.com. You can even purchase a Kindle version from Amazon.com and from iTunes for the iPad.
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by admin on January 29, 2012
Chrysula Winegar, community manager of the Million Moms Challenge, author, blogger, and mother of four discusses the power that moms can have when they wake up and understand their power to do good in the world.
Learn more about Chrysula at http://chrysulawinegar.com. Her blog on how mothers who wake to their calling to help the world is located at http://www.whenyouwakeupamother.com/. To learn more about the Million Moms Challenge, check http://millionmomschallenge.org/ . To find the Power of Moms website, go to http://powerofmoms.com/.
To win a Million Moms t-shirt, send Nancy an email at nancy@babiesandmomsradio.com and include your size. First come first shirt!
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by admin on January 23, 2012
We speak again with Claire Lerner from Zero to Three about dating after divorce. She shares ideas on how to gauge your child’s readiness for meeting a parent’s new partner and ideas of what information kids can handle and what is too much. If you are a single parent and are ready to date, this show is not to be missed. This show was originally broadcast on Babies and Moms: Birth and Beyond
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by admin on January 8, 2012
As a mom, you have opportunities no one else gets. We discuss the simple joys you experience and how to savor them so the hard times are easier. We discuss how to embrace, record and reflect on the unique experiences only YOU have with your child.
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by admin on December 25, 2011
Our society often rewards kids with food. This has serious problems for our kids and our family life. We discuss what this means and how we can help our kids overcome this situation.
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by admin on December 11, 2011
When we choose a discipline style, sometimes we find it doesn’t work. We discuss what to do when our chosen path isn’t yielding the desired results and how to help our children grow into great adults!
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by admin on December 4, 2011
Our kids are digital natives and the old job charts with stickers just don’t cut it anymore. Stacey and Shelly love a FREE online job cart designed to help parents and kids bridge the digital divide and come to a consensus on job charts. This is one your children will want to use and is so flexible that you can set it up to meet your specific needs. It emails you when jobs are completed and even allows you to reward kids through online ordering. Greg Murset, creator of www.myjobchart.com discusses why he created it and we tell you what we think of it!
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by admin on November 13, 2011
If your child struggles at school and you wonder what might be going on, we discuss things to check and how to help your child. A solution might be as simple as a trip to the right optometrist and a few simple exercises or you might want to have an evaluation from a school or private psychologist to pinpoint a learning disability (even when you have an incredibly bright child).
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by admin on October 2, 2011
Can children suffer from anxiety? Are your child’s issues so bad that you need to seek professional help? Learn techniques to stop the stress and improve your child’s mental health.
by admin on September 16, 2011
We tell it like it is so you know that our lives are not any different than yours and we don’t have perfect families. Listen and find yourself and realize you are part of the tribe of moms all trying to do their best.
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by admin on September 11, 2011
Dr. Brandy Hughes, OB/GYN, discusses cervical cancer and HPV and how to protect yourself and your children.
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by admin on September 4, 2011
Dr. Andie discusses what Cinderella parenting is and how to avoid it. Listen to hear how you can relax your parenting stress and still be a super mom. Dr. Andie is the author of More than Saying I Love You.
We also talk about the PeeWeePC. It is a computer set up specifically for kids. If you are thinking about getting a computer for a child, this is a great option–the laptop we tried has a rubberized case that protects it, software to protect the kids while surfing and educational programs to help them learn.
PeeWeePC has offered a discount to our listeners: Use promotional code is PWPROMO to save $10 off any purchase of $20 or more. Simply input this code during checkout in the box that says “promotional codes.”
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by admin on August 28, 2011
We discuss whether or not to pay our kids allowances and we also discuss the Stewardship system used by Stacey’s family. For more on the Stewardship system, you can check out our podcast where Stacey discusses the specifics.
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by admin on August 14, 2011
Traveling with children, parents and grandparents can be a bonding experience but it can also be difficult on the nerves. Learn what to expect and how to set everyone’s expectations so that your trip is a bonding experience and not a blow up.
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by admin on August 11, 2011
Dr. Andie discusses how to teach your kids how to differentiate the truth of their thoughts and to get rid of their negative thoughts. Dr. Andie is the author of More than Saying I Love You.
We also talk about the Box4Blox that has saved us from the insanity of thousands of Lego pieces we can’t sort through. Nancy’s son has been using it for a week and loves being able to sort and find what he wants. 
Check this totally cool gadget out!
We give it our Squeal of Approval! 
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by admin on July 31, 2011
Stacey discusses when kids are ready to date and how to handle helping them get ready to experience the feelings and emotions that come with dating. Great information for any parent of a tween!
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by admin on July 24, 2011
When should you let your child choose her own clothes and should you worry about how he is dressed when he leaves the house (no coat in winter for example). Seasoned mothers who have survived years of the battle discuss what is important and what you should let slide.
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If you have a smart phone and use it to take pictures, you need to listen to this show to keep your family safe. People may be tracking you because of pictures you take with your camera and post online. Learn more on today’s show.
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by admin on June 19, 2011
Dr. Andie discusses the actual roots of Mother’s Day and how we can recapture its essence and have a wonderful day ourselves by taking care of ourselves. Dr. Andie is the author of More than Saying I Love You. This show is just what you need to make Mother’s Day great for yourself.
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This week on Athena 365 and The MOM Podcast Dr. Andie discusses how to teach kids to love themselves so that they do not seek approval from outside sources. Dr. Andie’s new book More Than Saying I Love You: 4 Powerful Steps that Help Children Love Themselves is an excellent resource for parents to teach their child the greatest skill they can—how to truly love yourself so that you do not need to rely on others for affirmation. Dr. Andie is a mother and grandmother so she knows the road we walk. Learn answers to the following questions:
- Why isn’t just saying, “I love you” enough to create children that love themselves?
- What is the difference between self-love and self-esteem?
- What are the benefits of children learning to love themselves?
- Does self-love or “I love me” lead to narcissism and being egotistical?
- At what age do we begin teaching our children about loving themselves?
- What are the external forces that erode a child’s birthright of love?
- What are the 4 steps that help children love themselves?
Click on the show to the right to learn more!
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by admin on April 4, 2011
