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
Want your kids to get interested in history? Let them step back into it and try it on for size. We visit America’s Historic Triangle and enjoy more than just American history. How about history mixed with roller coasters and cannon fire. Hear how Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg make for a great family vacation that teaches US history in a unique interactive manner focused on children and families. We even get our roller coaster fix in at Busch Gardens Williamsburg!
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by admin on January 15, 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
During a trip to Washington DC, children learn that freedom has a cost and that cost can be very high. Learn how to instill a lesson that helps your child to understand the cost of freedom and the history of the United States. On our quick one-day trip, we were able to see as much as we did thanks to the Old Town Trolley company. Their trolleys took us directly to the places we wanted to visit on our one day blitz of the nation’s capital.
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by admin on January 1, 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
We visit the world’s largest aquarium exhibit and swim with the fishes at the Georgia Aquarium. We were able to see amazing sites like Whale Sharks, Rays, Piranhas, Lion Fish, Beluga Whales and More! Hear how the kids enjoyed the trip!
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by admin on December 18, 2011
Whether you are traveling to historic places like D.C. or just visiting the local historic locations, a bit of preparation can help your children really absorb and enjoy the history they will see. We share insights and tips on what to do to prepare: things like reading historic fiction, watching documentaries, discussing family stories, sharing pictures of you as a child in those places and many more tips help bring historic travel to life for kids and give them mental hooks they can hang their experience on to savor for years.
by admin on November 27, 2011
Thinking about getting a cat or dog but not sure you want the long term commitment? Fostering animals might be the option for you. Shelly has been fostering kittens and she introduces us to the idea with two experts from No More Homeless Pets: Ashley Wing and Verral May. Ashley works for No More Homeless Pets and Verrel volunteer with No More Homeless Pets, as well as many other animal rescue groups and has rescued over 1500 dogs and cats.
If you are looking to foster or adopt an animal, check out these sites:
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by admin on November 6, 2011
Now that the kids are back in school, we have to get our lives adjusted to the new normal. Learn the principles to making school life function well and products we use for our kids.
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by admin on October 27, 2011
We talk to Dr. John Heath, author of When Bright Kids Can’t Learn to discover the research into training the brain to learn better and how it can help your child succeed in school and overcome small and large learning problems like forgetfulness or dyslexia.
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by admin on October 23, 2011
We try to prepare our kids for life but how do we help them when something happens that no one could prepare for–a natural disaster like a hurricane or flood. Dr. Andie gives us tips for helping our kids and us cope and thrive in times of stress including how the language we use affects how children see the situation! Check this one out!
Dr. Andie is the author of More than Saying I Love You.
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by admin on September 12, 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
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
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
Nancy and Karen discuss the merits of visiting relatives that live far away. Is it worth it to take precious vacation time and family money to spend time with relatives? What do the kids get out of it and how does it help your family?
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by admin on July 19, 2011
We found a hidden treasure for vacations and family reunions where you can see ancient ruins up close, swim and have access to dozens of national parks and monuments. Blanding, Utah–the name sounds bad, but the place is amazing. Listen and learn where you might want to plan your next vacation.
The Abajo Haven Guest Cabins was our Base Camp and Bill was our incredible guide and amazing chef. His ranch and his family are wonderful! His knowledge of the area in encyclopedic. And his ribs are delicious!
The wonderful museum is the Edge of the Cedars State Park and Museum–really it is incredible and has wonderful programs for families.
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by admin on July 10, 2011
When was the last time you got to see the stars–
the celestial ones that really are beautiful? We discuss ways to introduce kids to star gazing and taking advantage of your local planetarium or local star gazing groups to see planets as well as stars. Introducing your kids to the night sky can have incredible educational benefits. Lear more today!
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by admin on June 26, 2011
Stacey shares tips for how she manages a family of 11 on a single salary. Learn how budgeting works to keep the family debt free and happy! To listen to other current shows, go to the MOMs on Athena365.
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by admin on April 26, 2011
Stacey shares tips for how she manages a family of 11 on a single salary. Learn how budgeting works to keep the family debt free and happy! To listen to other current shows, go to the MOMs on Athena365.
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by admin on April 26, 2011
Stacey shares tips for how she manages a family of 11 on a single salary. Learn how budgeting works to keep the family debt free and happy! To listen to other current shows, go to the MOMs on Athena365.
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by admin on April 26, 2011
