Join Maria as she speaks with Karen Deerwester, author of The Entitlement-Free Child. Then, Kathy Kinney, who use to play Mimi on the Drew Carey Show for www.MrsP.com . Classic children’s stories are brought to life by TV star Kathy Kinney as Mrs. P. www.MrsP.com is a fun storybook entertainment site that celebrates reading and books. Next, Kadi Prescott, co-founder of www. mentoringmommy.com and Lyss Stern, author of “If You Give a Mom a Martini: 100 Ways to Find 10 Blissful Minutes for Yoursel...
Jul 31, 2009•54 min
Join Maria as she speaks with Dr. Len Lopez nutrition and fitness expert, and author of “ To Burn or Not to Burn, Fat is the Question ” and “Five STEPS Closer…” Then, Dee Bagwell Haslam, a mother of two children and the Chief Executive Officer of Moving Picture Books / RIVR Media companies. Next, Justine Ezarik, Gadget and Technology Expert, New Intel Survey on Mobile Etiquette Reveals the Biggest Pet Peeves and Debra Haffner, author of Talking About the Birds and the Bees, version 3.0...
Jul 30, 2009•54 min
Join Maria as she speaks with Artie W - CEO and Founder of Mamapedia, a digital media company focused on the wisdom of moms. Then, Jessica Turner –Southwest Airline’s resident Mommy Blogger. Her guest blog posts and vlogs will focus on traveling with her baby, tips she discovers and family-friendly activities to experience around the country. Next, Sylvia Klinger, registered dietitian and certified personal trainer, is founder of Hispanic Food Communications, Hinsdale, IL a food communications a...
Jun 16, 2009•51 min
Join Maria as she speaks with Amy Tiemann, author of MOJO MOM: Nurturing Your Self While Raising a Family. Then, Miriam Peskowitz , co-author, The Double-Daring Book for Girls. Next, Suzanne Simkin, one of the founders and creators of PeaceLoveMom.com and then Karen Rinehart , author of , Invisible Underwear, Bus Stop Mommies and Other Things True To Life and host of Bus Stop Mommies Podcast.
May 26, 2009•56 min
Join Maria as she speaks with Mathieu (Matt) Berman – founder, InstantAmber.com, Next, Casey Lewis, MS, RD, Welch’s health and nutrition manager.
May 21, 2009•54 min
Join Maria as she speaks with Beth Butler, Founder of The Boca Beth Program, The Fun & Easy Way to Raise a Bilingual Child! Next, Alison Rhodes , Safety Mom - , a nationally recognized expert in child safety, provides tips on how your readers can manage their family’s medicine prescriptions. Then, Beth Engelman, “Do It Yourself” queen talks about Family Money Savers. And, Dr. Barry Popkin PhD Childhood Obesity, author of The World is Fat. Topic - Obesity in the home or Obesity in Children...
May 20, 2009•51 min
Join Maria as she speaks with Andrea Deckard, founder of mommysnacks.net, Tips to Save, Earn, Live and Learn. Next, Michele Howe, author of Still Going It Alone: Mothering with Faith and Finesse When the Children Have Grown, then Holly Rigsby America's #1 Busy Mom Fat Loss Expert, ACE certified personal trainer, author of Fit Yummy Mummy: 16 Week Lifestyle System for Busy Moms, helping moms burn the baby fat and get their body back in just 90 minutes a week. Talks about sticking to your fitness ...
May 19, 2009•52 min
Join Maria as she speaks with Ron Taffel, Ph.D., author of Childhood Unbound, Saving Our Kids’ Best Selves—Confident Parenting in a World of Change, then Dr. Richard Bavaria , of Sylvan Learning, next, Tami Nealy, Director of Public Affairs , LifeLock® - #1 In Identity Theft Protection, talks about National Financial Wellness month - avoid being nickel and dimed and Dena Patton, Chat, Chew & Chocolate - The Supwerwoman Syndrome – The affects on women who are on the Go (go go go)! Some tips o...
May 19, 2009•52 min
Join Maria as she speaks with Kristen Varela, founder of Motherproof.com a mom's guide to life in the car that offers opinions and practical information about cars and car life from savvy moms who live life in the drivers' seat. Next, Bruce Wolk, author of Made Here, Baby!, then Cindi Cunningham, Discovery Toys Group Manager â talks about how Play is the language of love and Jennifer Wagner, created the blog âConnect with your Teens through Pop Culture and Technology
May 19, 2009•52 min
Join Maria as she speaks with Daniel Begun, Consumer Communications Expert for Skype talk about Visiting Grandma & Grandpa Virtually, then Liz Zack, Executive Editor of Parents.com talks about the Dos and Don’ts of Buying Toys/Clothes secondhand, next, Alexis Caldwell , Account Specialist for Surfmyads.com, Last minute gift deals and Phaedra Cucina , author of My Mommy's on a Business Trip.
May 13, 2009•55 min
Join Maria as she speaks with Julia Indichova, author of “The Fertile Female - How the Power of Longing for a Child Can Save Your Life and Change the World” and Charlene Birkeland , Yahoo! Shine Parenting Editor, Talking about how you can “Create a movie theater in your home”, then Lisa Mullen , FL Expert Offers Tips on Making Camp Affordable.
May 13, 2009•51 min
Join Maria as she speaks to Lisa Hanson & Heather Kempskie, co-auuthors of The Siblings Busy Book: 200 fun and creative activities to entertain kids of different ages. Then, Pauline McDonagh Hull, founder of electivecesarean.com. Next, Michele DeKinder-Smith ,founder of JaneOutOftheBox.com an online membership-based community designed for women entrepreneurs then, Heather T. Forbes , author of Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control.
Apr 27, 2009•57 min
Join Maria as she speaks with Frank Jacobelli, co-author of -ADD/ADHD Drug Free, Natural Alternatives and Practical Exercises to Help Your Child Focus and Karen Ronney, author of Proud Parents’ Guide to Raising Athletic, Balanced, and Coordinated Kids
Apr 24, 2009•55 min
Today Maria talks abouts National Mom’s Nite Out on May 7th!! It is the first nationally organized celebration of motherhood. Intended to bring together today’s moms, physically and virtually, National Mom’s Nite Out will unite over 150 social media groups, companies, local playgroups, mommy bloggers and mother social networks in giving moms a well deserved night off. Some of the guests this hour are hosting events. Maria's guests include Megan Calhoun the founder of TwiitterMoms.com -- a site R...
Apr 23, 2009•56 min
Join Maria as she speaks with Nancy Ganz, founder rlillytuckerwear.com and FashionFantasyGame.com. Next, Kira Swaim, Editor & Chief and Spokesperson for Parentsdigest.com, Summaries On Parenting Books - They Read Them So We Don't Have Too! Then, Jennifer Wider, MD, author of The New Mom's Survival Guide How to Reclaim Your Body, Your Health, Your Sanity, and Your Sex Life After Having a Baby and Karen Ronney, author of Proud Parents’ Guide to Raising Athletic, Balanced, and Coordinated Kids...
Feb 09, 2009•57 min
Join Maria as she speaks with Amy Ozton, founder of, www.selfishmom.com , www.filminginbrooklyn.com andMaggie Macaulay, MS Ed, President, Whole Hearted Parenting , Director, RCB South Florida , Executive Director, The Best You Can Be Foundation - Parenting Conference - The Best You Can Be Foundation and Redirecting Children’sBehavior of South Florida Present – “ Empowering our Children: Creating Cooperative Families, Classrooms and Communities . Next, Zadi Diaz, Learn How to Twitter with Zadi Di...
Jan 30, 2009•53 min
Join Maria Bailey as she speaks with Kelly McCausey of Work at Home Moms Talk Radio. Next, Dagmara Scalise, author of Twin Sense: A Sanity-Saving Guide to Raising Twins--From Pregnancy Through the First Year and Shari Criso, MSN, CNM, IBCLC, a certified nurse midwife and board certified lactation consultant, then Colleen Sell, Cup of Comfort Breast Cancer Survivors
Nov 25, 2008•53 min
Join Maria Bailey as she speaks with Meri-K Appy, President of the Washington-based Home Safety Council, the only national organization solely dedicated to preventing unintentional home injuries. Then, Kim Maksymuik, founder of ChatterboxGames.com. Next, Colleen Padilla , founder of ClassyMommy.com. And, Laura Seymour, co-founder of MumsTheWurd!
Nov 21, 2008•56 min
Join Maria Bailey as she speaks with Alex Davis , co-author of “Dinner at Your Door, Tips and Recipes for Starting a Neighborhood Cooking Co-op”. Then, Jeff Zaslow , co-author, “The Last Lecture” a columnist for The Wall Street Journal , attended the Last Lecture, and wrote the story that helped fuel worldwide interest in it. Next, Paula Brown , author of "Fur Shui, An Introduction to Animal Feng Shui” and Dr. Lisa Medoff, Stressed Out Students' Guide to Handling Peer Pressure...
Nov 20, 2008•56 min
Join Maria Bailey as she speaks with Michele Casper, Director Public Relations Lands’ End (1st 7 people to email info@momtalkradio.com with “Lands’ End Lunchbox Giveaway” in the subject line get a free lunchbox! Then, Jennifer Wider, MD, author of The New Mom's Survival Guide How to Reclaim Your Body, Your Health, Your Sanity, and Your Sex Life After Having a Baby. Next, Dr. Anne Pierce, author of SHIPS WITHOUT A SHORE: America’s Under-nurtured Children. And, Marjorie Geiser is a registered diet...
Oct 03, 2008•55 min
Join Maria Bailey as she speaks with Laura Stack, author of The Exhaustion Cure. Then, Michele Nicholasen, co- author of I Brake for Meltdowns – How to handle the most exasperating behavior of your 2-5 years old. Next, Marcia Mitchell , author of Milestones and Miracles and the winner of Tyson’s first ever Gold Medal Mom contest. And, Dr. Cheryl Dellasega, author of Girl Wars, Mean Girls Grown Up, and Forced to be Family
Oct 02, 2008•56 min
Join Maria Bailey as she speaks with Melissa Stanton , author of The Stay At Home Survival Guide. Then, Marybeth Hicks , author of Bringing up Geeks, Genuine, Enthusiastic, Empowered, Kids, how to protect your kid’s childhood in a grow-up-to-fast world. Next, Dave Kenney, College application specialist and CEO of CollegeZapps.com. And, Whitney E. Roosa, founder of Ironmoms, Inc. An Ironmom is a mom of any age who has unlocked great physical and spiritual treasures gained by training for and comp...
Oct 02, 2008•55 min
Join Maria Bailey as she speaks with Wendy Smolen, Editorial Director, Toy Wishes, Wendy talks about the American Girl Phenomenon. Next, Dr. Beth Grosshans, author of “Beyond Time-Out” - from chaos to calm and Maureen LoBue, author of - Mean Mom’s Club: The Mom’s Rule Book .
Sep 26, 2008•56 min
Join Maria Bailey as she speaks with Tangela Walker-Craft, founder, Simply Necessary, Incorporated – Go! Pillow. Also, Diane MacEachern, author, Big Green Purse and David Port , co-author, The Caveman’s Guide to Baby’s First Year
Aug 14, 2008•56 min
Join Maria Bailey as she speaks with Lori Pope, creator of babyplays.com and guest judge at The Whirlpool brand Mother of Invention Grant Program. Andrea J. Buchanan – co-author, THE POCKET DARING BOOK FOR GIRLS: THINGS TO DO. Then, Jorge Chavarro, MD, author of - The Fertility Diet, and Sue Scheff, author of, Wits End: Advice and Resources for Saving Your OUT-OF-CONTROL TEEN.
Aug 12, 2008•55 min
Join Maria Bailey as she speaks with Sarah Burningham, author of How to Raise Your Parents. Then, Sharon Maxwell, Ph.D, THE TALK: What Your Kids Need to Hear from YOU about Sex. Next, Amy J.L. Baker, Ph.D., Adult children of parental alienation syndrome: Breaking the ties that Bind and Christie Mellor, author of Were You Raised by Wolves?
Aug 11, 2008•52 min
Join Maria Bailey as she speaks with Tina Feigal, author of, The Pocket Parent Coach: Your Two-Week Guide to a Dramatically Improved Life with Your Intense Child, Ellyn Spragins, author of , If I'd Known Then: Women in Their 20's & 30's Write Letters to Their Younger Selves. Julia Roberts, author of Motherhood to Otherhood and Jennifer Graf Groneberg , author of Road Map to Holland, How I Found My Way Through My Son's First Two Years with Down Syndrome.
Jun 02, 2008•53 min
Join Maria as she speaks with the following Mompreneurs, Amy Maurer, co-founder, Smart Mom Jewelry, www.smartmomjewelry.com , Julene Butler, Founder, Baby Butler, Inc., www.babybutler.com , Jenny Lee, Founder, Dose Keeper , www.dosekeeper.com , Catherine Brooks, Founder, C-Panty, www.cpanty.com , Holly Beth Moncher, Founder, Time for Manners, www.timeformanners.com , JIll Chuckas, Founder, Crafty Baby, www.craftybaby.com , Rebecca Nelson, Founder, Snap Cozy, www.snapcozy.com , Tina Ericson, Foun...
May 30, 2008•55 min
Join Maria Bailey as she speaks with Kate McLaughlin, author of Mommy, I'm Still in Here: One Family's Journey with Bipolar Disease, Andi Silverman, author of Mama Knows Breast: A Beginner's Guide to Breastfeeding, Cindy Coughenour, "The Personal Safety Coach" - Fearless and Female and, Hara Estroff Marano, author of A NATION OF WIMPS: The High Cost of Invasive Parenting.
May 29, 2008•57 min
Join Maria Bailey as she speaks with Laurie A. Helgoe, Ph.D., and Barron M. Helgoe, Esq. , authors of, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising Boys. Next, William Stillman , author of - The Soul of Autism: Looking Beyond Labels to Unveil Spiritual Secrets of the Heart. Then, Mark Stevens, Author of Luisa’s Nature, news journalist, inspires parents to appreciate nature as an essential contributor to the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of family life. And Pamela Paul, author of ...
May 28, 2008•56 min
