The MOM Podcast

We discuss ways to introduce your child to other cultures.  It doesn't have to be expensive and it doesn't need to involve lengthy travel.  It might surprise you the resources you have in your own community or on the internet to introduce your child to the greater world around her.  Festivals, ceremonies, religious centers as well as neighbors and friends can be a great way to learn more about other cultures and traditions and help raise a wel-rounded individual who thinks about more than baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet (even though there is nothing wrong with those things too)!

We've talked about Tiger Mothers and French Bebe's and the joys of motherhood in Norway.  In this show, Dr. Andie (http://www.drandie.com/)discusses what is the American Parenting Style and why it works for us in the US. Dr. Andie is the author of More than Saying I Love You (http://www.drandie.com/). This book is one of our favorite books on parenting! For more information on Dr. Andie, personal coaching or other tips, check out her website! (http://www.drandie.com/)

Shelly gets down and dirty about how to garden with kids.  She discusses what to plant, when to plant, how much to plant and what NOT to do (and it is exactly what Nancy would do).

Nancy chose this as the winter to challenge herself and learn to ski.  She and Shelly discuss taking on a new challenge in life and learning how to do something new and exciting.  They discuss the specifics of being successful at skiing but also the general principles of learning anything new or succeeding in life. Nancy learned to ski at the Sundance Resort Ladies Day (http://www.sundanceresort.com/explore/wnt_ski_less_spec.html). Here is a video of Nancy skiing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puiQz3dh8cw&feature=g-upl&context=G2582bdfAUAAAAAABBAA)--not bad for a true beginner who has only had four lessons. Shelly suggested the following book: We Can Do, by Moshe Kai Cavalin (http://www.amazon.com/We-Can-Moshe-Kai-Cavalin/dp/1618630458) Other Post on Skiing * Sundance Ladies Day Lesson 1: The Mighty Fall Hard (http://www.themompodcast.com/2012/01/17/sundance-ladies-day-lesson-1/) * Sundance Ladies Day Lesson 2: Got On the Lift (http://www.themompodcast.com/2012/01/17/sundance-ladies-day-lesson-2/) * Sundance Ladies Day Lesson 3: Falling with Style (http://www.themompodcast.com/2012/01/24/sundance-ladies-day-lesson-3/) * Sundance Ladies Day Lesson 4: Getting the Hang of This! (http://www.themompodcast.com/2012/01/31/sundance-ladies-day-lesson-4/) * Podcast:  Taking on a New Challenge--Learning to Ski (http://www.themompodcast.com/2012/03/26/learn-to-ski-or-take-on-any-new-challenge/) * Can't Stop NOW! (http://www.themompodcast.com/2012/02/15/sundance-ladies-day-cant-stop-now/)

Wondering who that stranger is living in your teen's room?  He looks like your son but you know that he is a body snatcher living in the skin of your sweet child you have nurtured from birth. Or maybe you feel that your daughter has a split personality disorder. Angela Bussio, best-selling author, stress expert and creator of Real Stress Solutions discusses how to find your child in that teen creature living in your house.

Kathy Irving and  Nancy (author of Baby Signing 1, 2, 3 (http://www.signbabies.com/articles.php/tPath/89)) continue their discussion and explain what it takes to sign with your child and the benefits that come from it.  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 2 of a 2 Part discussion requested by listeners. Baby Signing 1, 2, 3 is available in bookstores, on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Signing-1-2-3-Easy---Use/dp/1402209789/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320628562&sr=8-1) or from SignBabies.com (http://www.signbabies.com/articles.php/tPath/89).  You can even purchase a Kindle version from Amazon.com and from iTunes for the iPad.

Chrysula Winegar, author, blogger, and mother discusses how to keep the skills you learned at your 9-5 job sharp while you do the 24/7 job of mothering.  Whether you are working from, home, at home, in the office or all the above at one time, you must be ready for anything.  Keeping yourself sharp is insurance against the bad things that we never want to happen. Learn more about Chrysula at http://chrysulawinegar.com (http://chrysulawinegar.com/).  Her blog on how mothers who wake to their calling to help the world is located at http://www.whenyouwakeupamother.com/ (http://www.whenyouwakeupamother.com/).  To find the Power of Moms website, go to http://powerofmoms.com/ (http://powerofmoms.com/).

Angela Bussio, best-selling author, stress expert and creator of Real Stress Solutions discusses what signs you should look for in your kids that show they are feeling stressed.  Angela provides great tips and guidance.  For more information from her, check out her website Real Stress Solutions (http://www.http://realstresssolutions.com/).

Kathy Irving, an audiologist, mother, and listener updates experience of signing with her daughter with Nancy (author of Baby Signing 1, 2, 3 (http://www.signbabies.com/articles.php/tPath/89)).  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 (http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Signing-1-2-3-Easy---Use/dp/1402209789/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320628562&sr=8-1) or from SignBabies.com (http://www.signbabies.com/articles.php/tPath/89).  You can even purchase a Kindle version from Amazon.com and from iTunes for the iPad.

Chrysula Winegar, community manager of the Million Moms Challenge, author, blogger, and mother of four discusses the power that moms can have when they wake up and understand their power to do good in the world. Learn more about Chrysula at http://chrysulawinegar.com (http://chrysulawinegar.com/).  Her blog on how mothers who wake to their calling to help the world is located at http://www.whenyouwakeupamother.com/ (http://www.whenyouwakeupamother.com/).  To learn more about the Million Moms Challenge, check http://millionmomschallenge.org/ (http://millionmomschallenge.org/) . To find the Power of Moms website, go to http://powerofmoms.com/ (http://powerofmoms.com/). To win a Million Moms t-shirt, send Nancy an email at nancy@babiesandmomsradio.com (mailto:nancy@babiesandmomsradio.com) and include your size. First come first shirt!

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 (http://www.buschgardens.com/bgw/)!

We speak again with Claire Lerner from Zero to Three (http://zerotothree.org/) 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

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 (http://www.trolleytours.com/washington-dc/) company.  Their trolleys took us directly to the places we wanted to visit on our one day blitz of the nation's capital.

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.

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!