Got CRAP? Don't we all?! Too much of anything is a hindrance on our mental, emotional, and physical health. Is all the clutter in your home stressing you out? My guest this week shares with us tips and tricks to kick that clutter to the curb! Vali Heist is a Certified Professional Organizer® and Owner of The Clutter Crew in Mohnton, Pennsylvania. She is the author of "Organize This! Practical Tips, Green Ideas, and Ruminations about your CRAP". CRAP means Clutter that Robs Anyone of Pleasure. Va...
Apr 23, 2013•58 min
Amy O’Connell is the mother of 4 and wife to “The Captain.” A self-proclaimed “boy mom”, that title changed when Madeline, born with Down Syndrome, graced their lives on earth for a beautiful 16 months. Throw autism into the mix and her boys (ages 13, 11 and 9) keep her going but not necessarily sane. She has frequently been described as: “you know who she is… the one with all the boys.” Repeatedly asked if she was writing this stuff down, she started her blog,Life According to Johnny where she ...
Apr 16, 2013•58 min
Adrienne Bashista is a writer, publisher and special needs advocate as well as the co-editor of the blog: Easy to Love but Hard to Raise: Real parents, Challenging Kids, True Stories. Adrienne believes that parents are the only TRUE experts on their children and that parenting children with brain based disabilities is one of the most stressful parenting situations there is. Join us as we discuss some of the biggest stressors on parents of kids with special needs and some ways to manage the stres...
Apr 09, 2013•58 min
Mike is an author, speaker, consultant and is no stranger to storms. After growing up in a broken home, he rose above his challenges to serve in the US Marines. Those grueling years lead to a interest in the martial arts and the desire to help others succeed in life. Today, Mike helps others to StormProof their lives through empowering people young and old to overcome personal challenges and develop the skills needed to weather the storms of life.
Apr 02, 2013•58 min
Obesity, behavior modifying drugs, bullies, predators...let's face it, being a kid today is no picnic! Enter Dorothy Wallace. As the creator of The LadyBugs (an animated all girl rock and roll group) she's found a way to deliver those serious messages to kids with an edgy, hilarious musical vibe they will actually WANT to hear! Dorothy is a singer, songwriter and creator of The LadyBugs (a cross between South Park and School House Rock) her series and her music teach children tolerance and safet...
Mar 26, 2013•58 min
is interviewing 4 panelists from The Genius Parent Summit!!!
Mar 19, 2013•58 min
Has America become so focused on 'Entitlements", "Rights", "Civil Liberties" and "Freedoms", that we have forgotten that kids and the institutions that teach them require RULES, RESTRICTIONS, BOUNDRIES & POLICIES that our kids may not like?! On this show, we will celebrate DAD-DAY! With our very special guest and bullying expert Joe the Biker Wojcik As an author, speaker, foster parent (to more than 100 children) and bike enthusiast...Joe has "owned" the subject of bullying and masterfully s...
Mar 05, 2013•58 min
Organization and tidiness are important, but Meryl Neiman says parents need to loosen up and embrace the chaos to let children thrive! Listen to this show and larn the 5 essential skills your kids learn from unstructured play (and no where else) as well as how to get your kids to stop playing violent video games and what you are missing that your momma probably had that made her life easier.
Feb 19, 2013•58 min
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Jan 29, 2013•58 min
The parent's credo "Do as I say, not as I do" has become the tagline of the hypocrit, and parents (and kids) are starting to realize that children learn more from watching what their parents do than they ever will by listening to what they say. If your child is showing signs of disrespect, laziness, apathy or self sabotage...you need to listen to this show, because it may just be that once you turn your OWN thoughts to your needs and truths as a person, your kids will begin to respect and follow...
Jan 22, 2013•58 min
Too many people dying and too much blame being misplaced on our kids. It's time to talk about social skills training, it's time to get to the root of the problem and it's time to wake the hell up and stop looking for excuses outside our own front door...because we created the breakdown in communication that started this breakdown in society and only we can fix it, starting in our livingrooms.
Jan 15, 2013•58 min
Jan 08, 2013•58 min
when our child comes into our life, we know we have received a gift. We want everything for our child and we give them everything we can...most times, we use our own memories and interests to choose those things we most want our little ones to experience, have and do...but what if our child's interests and passions and gifts are NOTHING like ours? Listen in as I speak with Susan Marcus & Cynthia Herbert, the creators of "The Missing Alphabet: A parents' guide to developing creative thinking ...
Dec 18, 2012•58 min
Who does your kid put on a pedestal? On this show, I talk with guest Dad, Scott Ventrella about teaching kids values, integrity and what makes a person a true "Hero"! Just in time for Holiday Family conversation...this show will give you tips, conversation starters and tools to create traditions and moments that teach and inspire your kids (and you) to be the best person you can be.
Dec 04, 2012•58 min
Tips, advice and stories about creating gratitude and thankfulness in children. With Christy Whitman, creator of "the Enlightened Kid" program, law of attraction coach and mom of 2 boys.
Nov 27, 2012•58 min
Join me and my guest Jan Helson, author of "Global Game Changers" as we give you tips on how to use digital tools to teach children about giving back and making the world a better place & discuss ways to encourage children to "Ignite Good" in their lives on this special Thanksgiving edition of Stop Raising Einstein!
Nov 20, 2012•58 min
Momma...if your 12 year old has nicer heels and a sexier wardrobe than you do...there is a problem! And we need to have a "Lunch with the Girls" to chat about it. Get clear with me and my guests Regena Garrepy of the Bye Bye Goodgirl movement and Francesca Escoto of WooHoo Radio's Livin Latina about what hot, what's not and how to teach your daughter to ditch the daisy dukes while maintaining your relationship.
Nov 13, 2012•58 min
Today's parents deal with expectation, entitlement, envy and a TON of whining when it comes to their kids wants, needs and gadgets. But it doesn't have to be as stressful as our little munchkins make it...grab a glass of whatever, put your feet up and listen as my guest Bill Dwight, founder of FamZoo and I show you how to get all that spending and demanding under control...and even get your kids to give back to those in need!
Nov 06, 2012•58 min
"Life is simple...We complicate it" What if you could solve your family frustrations, relieve stress and strengthen your relationships just by understanding the personality styles of the people around you? Would it help to know that your kid is disorganized and energetic because he's an Otter? If you are thoroughly confused...good! Listen to the show and it will all make sense!
Oct 23, 2012•57 min
Imagine growing up knowing there was something unique and different about you, but no one ever told you what that "something" was until you were 22 years old...and then they told you it was Asperger's Syndrome. What would you feel? How would you cope? What would you share with others? Well this interview with my guest Travis Breeding, author of 4 books including "I'm a Child Just Like You." and "The Reality of Living Within Two Worlds" will open your eyes and your mind to what goes on in the hea...
Oct 17, 2012•58 min
How does a passionate Wife, Career Woman and Mother commute seamlessly between Wall Street and Sesame Street? Well, according to my guest Wendy Levitt, author of At the Corner of Wall and Sesame...she would probably drive the family taxi! All things considered, a woman's role in today's society is anything but "equal", but the truth is, we, the women, are probably the cause of our own stress and chaos. Listen in to this honest and empowering show to learn what we are doing to make our lives so c...
Oct 09, 2012•58 min
The horror that struck parents and schools all over the country when Penn State announced the Sandusky Sex crimes started a wave of uproar and anger that engulfed a nation. How could parents let this happen? Why didn't anyone tell? Why didn't anyone know!? Who investigates these coaches? How can we stop this from happening again? Yet millions of children started school or community sports this fall and I'd bet very few parents know about the qualifications or background of their coaches. Did you...
Oct 02, 2012•58 min
Listen in as I have a sit down and chat with Maria Marinakis of 10 Minute Parenting and we talk about all things "ease" when it comes to raising kids. From the 3 Top tips that will virtually wipe out 75% of behavior problems, to How You Can Sleep Your Way to Parenting Success! Maria and I share tools, suggestions and ideas to make real changes in you and your child's behavior today!
Sep 18, 2012•58 min
The current Presidential election is being credited with being the most polarizing campaign in history. Friends and neighbors are feuding or not speaking at all and our kids are right in the thick of it. Schools are canceling mock elections and social studies classes will not allow discussion of politics in "current affairs". How is all of this “bad behavior” affecting our kids and their view of politics and Government? Join me and my guests Nancy Buck www.peacefulparenting.com and Dan Gutman, a...
Sep 11, 2012•58 min
