The flip switched when Meaghan B Murphy, Editor-in-Chief at Woman's Day Magazine, learned she could 'do' happy instead of waiting to 'be' happy. After some trying teen years, Meaghan began practicing science-backed ways to find and create more happiness and it worked. In her first book "Your Fully Charged Life," she shares how you can find 'yay' (gratitude) in every day, how to make the most of daily interactions and set your self up to spread joy and positivity. Today, she share some of her sec...
Oct 18, 2021•21 min•Ep. 16
What would you do if your three year old told you that they were different than the person the world say them as? Author Jodie Patterson was faced with that situation. She embraced her transgender son and embarked on her own journey of gender and identity. In her new children's book "Born Ready: The True Story of a Boy Named Penelope," Patterson shares an important story of humanity, acceptance, and inclusion. Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcboston.com/mom-2-mom Follow along on Social:...
Oct 11, 2021•17 min•Ep. 15
Have you ever called yourself Super Mom?! You know, the mom who strives for perfection with the homemade birthday treats for school, volunteers for carpool pick up and works like crazy for a promotion. Mom Coach and Mentor Deborah Porter explains how this so-called Super Mom Syndrome can actually be dangerous. She encourages women to take off the "costume" and offers tips for setting up systems at home to make things more manageable. She also explains how home-life balance is achievable through ...
Oct 04, 2021•22 min•Ep. 14
Do you want to parent like a spy?! And no, it's not listening in to your kids playdate or tracking their every move. Actually it's the opposite: autonomy. Former CIA Intelligence Analyst and "License to Parent" Author Christina Hillsberg joins Maria Sansone to discuss how she and husband Ryan (former CIA officer) parent using strategies they learned while training in espionage. Hillsberg discusses how she teaches her children to spot danger, trust their instinct, be prepared for crisis, communic...
Sep 27, 2021•25 min•Ep. 13
What do your mornings look like? Are they chaotic as you try to rush everyone out the door or do you take time for yourself so you can own the rest of your day? If you identify with the chaotic scene, listen up! Liz Plosser, Editor-in-Chief of Women's Health and new author of "Own Your Morning," joins Maria Sansone to help you take back control of your mornings. Plosser wasn't always a morning person but has adopted morning rituals that have helped her fill her cup before even starting her day. ...
Sep 20, 2021•23 min•Ep. 12
Wouldn't it be nice if hospitals gave out "how-to be a parent" books when you have a child?! And then send another when you're approaching the teen years? Well, Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis wrote a parenting book that's the closest thing to that latter: "The Parent Compass." The education consultants and co-authors offer tips on how to navigate the teen years through empowerment, flexibility and guidance. Muchnick and Curtis, inspired to put pen to paper when "Operation Varsity Blues" hit th...
Sep 13, 2021•25 min•Ep. 11
It's that time of year again: back to school! Before you panic with the new routines, busy schedules and hungry kids, listen up. Maria is joined by three boss moms to help you navigate this time. First, "The Workspace for Children" Founder Lizzie Assa gives her tips to help the littles (and their parents!) feel confident heading back in the classroom, "Routine Queen" Ashley Brown offers 5 ways to build and sustain a routine, and Audrey McClelland shares her favorites back to school snacks. Check...
Sep 01, 2021•27 min•Ep. 10
Kids are on their phones, tablets and computers now more than ever! Research shows that teens are in front of screen for more than seven hours a day…for fun! So how do we parent a tech-involved generation when we’ve never been through it ourselves? Internet Safety Expert Katie Greer helps us identify the threats of the internet for kids of all ages, offer advice on how to align our offline and online parenting strategies & share ways we can start tech safety conversations today! Check out al...
Aug 25, 2021•22 min•Ep. 9
Last September 865,000 women were pushed out of the workforce (US Bureau of Labor Statistics) and the number has continued to grow. It's the invisible labor, the unrealistic expectations of work, managing the house, and more. Allison Robinson, CEO and Founder of "The Mom Project," started the company nearly five years ago on her maternity leave to support women in tackling these exact hurdles. Today, Allison shares her perspective on the current landscape of the workforce environment, tips for w...
Aug 18, 2021•22 min•Ep. 8
Siblings are our first friends, our first fights & our forever teammates. But what happens when there's conflict? Do we as parents step in? How do we teach our kids to fight well? Dr. Laurie Kramer joins Maria Sansone to offer tips on how and when to step in, share how you can support teens in conflict, rivalry and fairness, and explain what we can do to strength adult sibling relationships. Dr. Laurie Kramer is a clinical psychologist, a Professor at Northeastern University, and the Founder...
Aug 11, 2021•21 min•Ep. 7
Are we overparenting our children? For example, constantly saying things like "we have a playdate," "we are going to college," and "we have soccer practice." Of course we want the best for our kids but we may be making it too easy to succeed and too hard to fail. In other words, making it nearly impossible for kids to problem solve, build resilience and become independent. Maria Sansone chats with Julie Lythcott-Haims, the New York Times Bestselling Author of the anti-helicopter parenting manife...
Aug 05, 2021•23 min•Ep. 6
She's the founder of That's Inappropriate and the author of " Ask Me What's For Dinner One More Time: Inappropriate Thoughts on Motherhood." Meredith Masony always keep is real when it comes to the good, bad and ugly of parenting. She shares how a lifechanging medical diagnosis inspired her blog, what moms really want for mothers day, and talks unfiltered with Maria about all the lovely stuff no one tells you will happen to your body thanks to pregnancy/postpartum. Check out all of the MOM2MOM e...
Aug 02, 2021•28 min•Ep. 5
Some days we crush it, some days we don’t, but we’re all ‘momming’ the best way we know how. We’re the girlfriend you come to when you have a question you can’t ask anyone else, and the best friend to laugh with over the purely hilarious moments of the mom… and dad… world. Join MOM2MOM Host Maria Sansone as she sits down with women and men, experts, authors, entrepreneurs, athletes and everyday moms about all the things women are talking about. Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcboston.co...
Jul 30, 2021•2 min
You know J.R. Martinez as an actor, "Dancing With the Stars" winner, soldier and burn survivor, and motivational speaker. But his most important roles? Father and husband. Martinez gets vulnerable to talk about his evolving role as a husband and dad, their struggle with infertility and miscarriage, the legacy he hopes to leave for his children, and why he is passionate about encouraging men to get vulnerable in their marriages and families. Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcboston.com/mo...
Jul 30, 2021•23 min•Ep. 3
What is gender creative parenting? It's a lot of things according to Dr. Kyl Myers, author of "Raising Them: Our Adventure in Gender Creative Parenting"; it's not a one-size-fits-all approach. Most broadly, it's a parenting philosophy that encourages kids to grow into their gender than be assigned one at birth. Dr. Myers explains what this looks like in every day, why some people chose to adopt this parenting style, how it can help eliminate gendered oppression later in life, and more. Check out...
Jul 30, 2021•25 min•Ep. 4
You may know her as a "Real Housewife" but Heather Thomson wears many more hats! The entrepreneur, inventor, wellness coach, podcast host and mom of two opens up about her experience on this season of RHONY, successes and failures in business, her new podcast "In My Heart," and more. She shares her best advice for mamas looking to start something new and biggest lesson from her time on RHONY. Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcboston.com/mom-2-mom Follow along on Social: @thehubtoday &...
Jul 23, 2021•23 min•Ep. 2
