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Welcome to Gramma's Garden - Where no one is EVER told to sit down, shut up and pay attention! My topic is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in both children and adults. I hope to offer education about ADHD as well as support for all who live with ADHD on a daily basis. They will find love and acceptance on my show.

May is National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Today we’re talking with Dr. Mitch Gaynor about the how to prevent and treat skin cancer. They’ve been around since pre-historic times. The only place on the entire planet where they can’t survive is Antarctica…and they’ll be swarming soon on your outdoor barbecue. We’re talking mosquitoes. How can we minimize our exposure to these painful pests? Kim Kelley-Tunis is a seasoned pest control expert, and she joins us from Atlanta with tips to save our skin, literally. Summer’s almost here and everyone’s eager to get outside.  After a winter cuddled up indoors, it’s likely your four- legged best friend is suffering from canine cabin fever.  So why not consider taking your pet on your next great adventure?  It could just bring you closer together! Andrew Skurka, named “Adventurer of the Year” by National Geographic Adventure, joins us now to share his tips on how to help your pooch put their best paw forward. Whether you are a brand new parent or have teenagers leaving the nest in a few short years, MomRN has advice, support, and encouragement to help you on your journey through parenthood. Her expertise has helped thousands of parents as they strive to be the best parents they can be. Join MomRN and her expert guests each week for practical advice for raising a happy, healthy family.

Welcome to Gramma's Garden - Where no one is EVER told to sit down, shut up and pay attention! My topic is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in both children and adults. I hope to offer education about ADHD as well as support for all who live with ADHD on a daily basis. They will find love and acceptance on my show.

Imagine being told your child has a terminal illness which will eventually rob your child of her ability to walk, talk, and play before eventually taking her life. What would you do to save your child's life? Glenn and Cara O'Neill are facing this heartbreaking scenario with their precious 4 year old daughter, Eliza. Eliza has been diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome - Type A. The O'Neills are here to share Eliza's story & the hope for a cure through a trial that needs funding in order to save Eliza & others with Sanfilippo Syndrome. Visit http://www.gofundme.com/ElizaONeill Dara Torres,12-time Olympic medal swimmer, mom, & New York Times Best-Selling author teams up with Beth Mattey, MSN, RN, NCSN President-Elect of the National Association of School Nurses to share the findings of the Moms on Meningitis Survey (MOMS) & how to protect your kids from Meningococcal Meningitis. Dr. Tom Wright, a leading expert in gynecologic pathology, cervical cancer screening and HPV, & Heather Banks, a cervical cancer survivor, discuss the importance of HPV testing & its implications for women’s health. Can cleaning out your closet help you lose weight? Lifestyle & organization expert Julie Morgenstern and Dr. Steven Lamm share how clearing out your closet can help your health. Pets are family members too! Pet expert & author Steve Dales shares tips on keeping our pets healthy & safe from pesky fleas, ticks & mosquitoes this spring and summer. MomRN has advice, support, and encouragement to help you on your journey through parenthood. Her expertise has helped thousands of parents as they strive to be the best parents they can be. Join MomRN and her expert guests each week for practical advice for raising a happy, healthy family.

We're chatting all about moms and Mother's Day on today's episode of the Ask MomRN Show! All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and conversation . . . a long-needed moms' night out. But in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversation and food not served in a paper bag, they need their husbands to watch the kids for three hours—what could go wrong? MOMS' NIGHT OUT is an endearing true-to-life family comedy that celebrates the beautiful mess called parenting. The Moms' Night Out movie opens this week on May 9th, just in time for Mother's Day, and stars Patricia Heaton, Sean Astin, Sarah Drew, Andrea Logan White and Trace Adkins. We have as our special guests today, actress Andrea Logan White and director Andy Erwin. Need Mother's Day cards? Greeting card expert and designer, Bonnie Marcus, shares her new line of cards and tells how we can make awesome cards for mom. Gift expert Aileen Avery shares the history of Mother's Day and has great gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on any mom's face!   Whether you are a brand new parent or have teenagers leaving the nest in a few short years, MomRN has advice, support, and encouragement to help you on your journey through parenthood. Her expertise has helped thousands of parents as they strive to be the best parents they can be. Join MomRN and her expert guests each week for practical advice for raising a happy, healthy family.

The National Meningitis Association (NMA) estimates that 800 to 1,200 people are infected with meningococcal disease each year in the US. Meningococcal disease can cause bacterial meningitis and sepsis, both serious and life-threatening conditions. Despite treatment, 10-15% of those infected die from this devastating disease; and without treatment, the mortality rate is 70-90%. Every 10 minutes, one person dies worldwide from meningococcal disease. Lynn Bozof is the President of the National Meningitis Association (NMA). Lynn will speak about World Meningitis Day (April 24th) to help raise public awareness so more people are educated about the signs, symptoms and prevention methods of this potentially deadly disease. Jamie Schanbaum is a 25 year old survivor of meningococcal septicemia. Jamie recently participated in a global awareness campaign with world-renowned photographer Anne Geddes called Protecting Our Tomorrows: Portraits of Meningococcal Disease. Her portrait will be featured in a free eBook available on World Meningitis Day (April 24) on iBooks AS THE SAYING GOES, WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, YOU MAKE LEMONADE. WENDY BOOKER WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN 1998, WHEN THERE WERE LIMITED TREATMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE.  SHE TURNED THAT DIFFICULT DIAGNOSIS INTO A PASSION FOR HELPING IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN IN NEPAL AND THE UNITED STATES WHILE LIVING WITH THIS CHRONIC DISEASE. SHE JOINS US ALONG WITH NEUROLOGIST, DR. ANN CABOT, TO TALK ABOUT HER PERSONAL JOURNEY WITH M-S AND TRANSFRORMING OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIES. The farm-to-table movement has made its way to pets’ bowls! Farm grown ingredients we’re familiar with are now popping up in natural pet food recipes. Joining us now to talk about how you can feed your four-legged friend(s) with wholesome ingredients is Top Chef Masters Star Chef Kerry Heffernan and his Labradoodle, Benny!

Best-selling author and pastor, Todd Burpo, shares the story behind the new movie, Heaven is For Real, opening this week in theaters nationwide. Oscar Winner and Director/Co-writer Jim Wilson, Co-writer Faith Conroy, and actor Jamie McShane (The Avengers, Argo, Thor) tell us about their new movie, 50 TO 1, the story of racing legend and Kentucky Derby winner, Mine That Bird. Depression can affect all areas of your life, including your career. Dr. Debra Lerner, Mental Health Expert with Tufts University, will explain how we can all recognize the early symptoms of depression, its impact on an individual’s professional life in today’s fast-paced business environment and how employers can help. Tax expert Laura Scherler shares last minute tax tips to help you prepare and file your taxes this week. Laura is the Director of Income Capacity Building at United Way Worldwide. Whether you are a brand new parent or have teenagers leaving the nest in a few short years, MomRN has advice, support, and encouragement to help you on your journey through parenthood. Her expertise has helped thousands of parents as they strive to be the best parents they can be. Join MomRN and her expert guests each week for practical advice for raising a happy, healthy family.

Today we welcome Leslie Gonzales back to the show to share Spring fashion tips and trends. Leslie is also known as MissusSmartyPants and hosts her own very popular show, MissusSmartyPants Fashion Rescue Show! on Blog Talk Radio, helping women dress their best. Springtime brings warmer weather and celebrations with friends and family, which also means, it’s time for great food!  Chef Martita Jara of Food Networks Food Network Star and OWN’s Home Made Simple is joining us again with a few of her favorite springtime treats. Last year we were talking about Princess Kate’s baby and Kim Kardashian’s million dollar shower. Well, this year it seems celebrity moms-to-be are all about being more practical and getting back to basics. Jessica Denay, author of the “Hot Mom’s Handbook” series returns to the show to give you down-to-earth baby gift ideas, including a potentially lifesaving gift idea every parent needs to hear. America’s oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida, a town where African-Americans lived free for years before the U.S. was even formed. St. Augustine is celebrating 450 years of black history and the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. Here to share St. Augustine's rich history is historian, teacher, and playwright James Bullock. Whether you are a brand new parent or have teenagers leaving the nest in a few short years, MomRN has advice, support, and encouragement to help you on your journey through parenthood. Her expertise has helped thousands of parents as they strive to be the best parents they can be. Join MomRN and her expert guests each week for practical advice for raising a happy, healthy family.

Time off is supposed to make you happier, less stressed and help you return to work with more energy and with more meaning in your life.  But tell the truth…how often has that really happened for you? Joining us with details on a new “Road to Happiness Study” is Author and Professor of Positivity, Shawn Achor. Does the thought of Spring cleaning stress you out?  Don’t worry, those warm temperatures mean it’s the perfect time to give your home a brand new look, or maybe just clean up a little, and Kimberly Myles of OWN’s Home Made Simple returns to the Ask MomRN Show to tell us how to simplify the process to make it fun and less stressful! Whether you are a brand new parent or have teenagers leaving the nest in a few short years, MomRN has advice, support, and encouragement to help you on your journey through parenthood. Her expertise has helped thousands of parents as they strive to be the best parents they can be. Join MomRN and her expert guests each week for practical advice for raising a happy, healthy family.

Welcome to Gramma's Garden - Where no one is EVER told to sit down, shut up and pay attention! My topic is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in both children and adults. I hope to offer education about ADHD as well as support for all who live with ADHD on a daily basis. They will find love and acceptance on my show.

Today our guests are sharing great information and advice for you and your family about the health of your college students; traveling with little ones; how to prevent and treat head lice; and blood cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma. Whether you are a brand new parent or have teenagers leaving the nest in a few short years, MomRN has advice, support, and encouragement to help you on your journey through parenthood. Her expertise has helped thousands of parents as they strive to be the best parents they can be. Join MomRN and her expert guests each week for practical advice for raising a happy, healthy family.

Welcome to Gramma's Garden - Where no one is EVER told to sit down, shut up and pay attention! My topic is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in both children and adults. I hope to offer education about ADHD as well as support for all who live with ADHD on a daily basis. They will find love and acceptance on my show.

Welcome to Gramma's Garden - Where no one is EVER told to sit down, shut up and pay attention! My topic is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in both children and adults. I hope to offer education about ADHD as well as support for all who live with ADHD on a daily basis. They will find love and acceptance on my show.

We're talking all about the Oscars with Cate Meighan of Celeb Dirty Laundry on today's show! The winners, the fashion, the fun and more! Who did you think should have won? What did you think of what the stars wore? Let us know on our Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/AskMomRNShow and your comments might be read on the show! Want to call in to dish about the Oscars? Message us on our Facebook page before the show and we will send you call in details. Let's chat! Whether you are a brand new parent or have teenagers leaving the nest in a few short years, MomRN has advice, support, and encouragement to help you on your journey through parenthood. Her expertise has helped thousands of parents as they strive to be the best parents they can be. Join MomRN and her expert guests each week for practical advice for raising a happy, healthy family.

Welcome to Gramma's Garden - Where no one is EVER told to sit down, shut up and pay attention! My topic is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in both children and adults. I hope to offer education about ADHD as well as support for all who live with ADHD on a daily basis. They will find love and acceptance on my show.