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The MOM Podcast

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 Live the Life Weight Loss Highs and Lows Part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:32

(http://www.themompodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/for-women-book-sm.jpg)Part 2 of our conversation: Kristi shares an important breakthrough with Stacey to help her find out what is stopping her from making her health a priority. Want to try the Free 7 Day Trial?  Go to Free 7 Day Trial (https://kristiapproved.infusionsoft.com/go/7DC/mompodcast/)

 The Cost of a Free Education | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 12:22

F(http://www.themompodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/lillymae.jpg)ree education might not be so free when you see the fees and other things you may be required to pay for your child in public schools.  Shelly shares tips on how to deal with this expense which all seems to hit at the same time.  We also chat about the new little bag we found and love--the Lilly May Bag. Check it out at www.lillymaebags.com (http://www.lillymaebags.com/cart/)

 Live the Life Weight Loss Highs and Lows Part 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Losing weight is hard and sometimes we stop trying for reasons that may or may not be worth it.  Hear how to overcome stinkin thinkin and get back on track.  Stacey kindly shares her struggles and lets Kristi lead her in a Breakthrough. Want to try the Free 7 Day Trial?  Go to Free 7 Day Trial (https://kristiapproved.infusionsoft.com/go/7DC/mompodcast/) Look for Part 2--some incredible material is in Part 2 as well!

 Starting an Instrument | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:15

When should your child start playing a musical instrument?  It depends.  As parents of 10 kids playing musical instruments, we share tips about when and how to introduce your kids to music and a possible musical instrument.

 Mom I’m Bored | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:59

Those dreaded summer words--We discuss how to deal with them and ideas to get rid of the boredom blues (yours and your child's).

 Book Clubs for Boys Only | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:44

Boys sometimes have a harder time getting interested in books.  One way to solve that is to start a book club for boys only. Laura Blum, mother of 4 and reading advocate, discusses how she turned her reluctant readers into great readers and how you can too! Check out her site and some great ideas at http://bookclub4boysinfo.blogspot.com/2008/12/start-book-club-for-your-boy.html (http://bookclub4boysinfo.blogspot.com/2008/12/start-book-club-for-your-boy.html) UPDATE:  Nancy's son and his friends met for the first Boys Only Book Club and about 50% of the kids showed up, but they had fun and Barnes and Noble was very accommodating to help them choose books.  They chose Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians (http://www.amazon.com/Alcatraz-Versus-Librarians-Brandon-Sanderson/dp/0439925525/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1276035269&sr=8-1).  They will be meeting every 3 weeks over the summer to get them interested in reading.  They also joined the Barnes and Noble reading plan, the Borders reading plan and a local library reading plan that all give freebies to kids who read.

 Summer Reading Fun | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:34

Looking for summer reading ideas to keep the kids reading?  We share ideas and lists of books. Check out these lists of books for kids in every age and group: http://childrensbooks.about.com/od/forparents/tp/summer_reading.htm (http://childrensbooks.about.com/od/forparents/tp/summer_reading.htm) Check out the local library reading program Check out bookstore reading programs like Barnes and Noble (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/index.asp) and Borders ( http://www.borders.com/online/store/MediaView_doubledogdare?cmpid=SA_20100513_V2) book programs. Here are some of our kids' favorite books: * 39 Clues series * Percy Jackson Series * Diary of a Whimpy Kid Series * When You Reach Me (2010 Newbery Winner) * Savvy (2009 Newbery Honor) * Hoot * Flush * Scat * Bud, Not Buddy * Hatchet * Captain Underpants * Stink * Miss Daisy is Crazy * Time Warp Trio Series * Encyclopedia Brown * Fablehaven * Swindle * Zoobreak * Radio Fifth Grade * Invention of Hugo Cabret * No Talking (any Andrew Clements book) * Magic Tree House Series * Al Capone Does My Shirts

 Being a Single Mother | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:53

Claire Lerner, director of parent resources at Zero to Three and psychotherapist, discusses the struggles and joys of being a single mother.  She shares tips on how to make single motherhood enjoyable and successful.

 Bringing 1 Million Parents Home | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:40

Ally Loprete discusses her goal to help 1 million parents home and how you can make it work if you want to leave the traditional workforce and be home with your kids. Check out her site Our Milk Money (http://www.ourmilkmoney.com), the online directory of self-employed parents who offer products and services in your area.

 Summer Jobs Help Kids Learn about Money | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:53

Kathy Peel, America's Family Manager, discusses how summer jobs teach kids about money and how to work with others.  She shares a list of 37 business ideas for kids and ideas for helping your kids work and earn money for things like camp. Kathy is the author of our bible for motherhood: The Busy Mom's Guide to a Happy Organized Home. Her website (http://www.familymanager.com/index.php) has many great tips. Check out this list of 37 business ideas  for kids (http://www.familymanager.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=236&Itemid=39)! Check out how to Teach Healthy Respect for Money! (http://www.familymanager.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=265&Itemid=39) Check out how to Teach Kids to Make Friends and Influence Clients! (http://www.familymanager.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=327&Itemid=39) *****Here is the link Nancy's Interview about Signing with Babies**** VickyandJen.com (http://vickyandjen.com/podcast_179.html)

 Breaking the Good Mom Myth | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:26

Alyson Schafer, psychotherapist and parenting expert, discusses the Good Mom Myth and how we can break it and learn what we really need to do as moms. Alyson is author of Breaking the Good Mom Myth and Honey I Wrecked the Kids as well as the host of a popular parenting show in Canada.  Check out her site at http://www.alyson.ca/ (http://www.alyson.ca/) We found very good advice in Breaking the Good Mom Myth and recommend this book to mothers!  You can find her on Facebook and Twitter too!

 Fit Moms: Live the Life | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:27

It's been three weeks now so how is Live the Life going for Nancy and Stacey and what have they learned? Have they lost any weight?  Do they feel better? Listen and learn to the tips and advice that they have after using Live the Life for a while. If you are interested in trying the free 7-day trial, click here to get connected (https://kristiapproved.infusionsoft.com/go/7DC/mompodcast/)!

 When Parents Parent Differently–Keeping the Room Clean | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:52

What if your partner's parenting style differs from you?  Should you intervene or not? Maggie Stevens, author of Parent Fix, (http://www.parentfix.com/)mom of 5, shares her down-to-earth parenting tips with us. We talk specifically about what to do if parents differ in how clean a child needs to keep his room.

 Attachment Parenting | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:43

Amy Webb, mother and creator of The Thoughtful Parent (http://www.thoughtfulparent.com/), discusses Attachment Parenting.  Amy has a PhD in Human Development and Family Sciences and loves to be a translator for parents in sharing research-based parenting information with those of us without PhDs!

 Whose Responsible for Homework? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:34

We discuss who is really responsible for homework and what we can do to help our kids succeed.  If you are a helicopter mom or one that really tries to make sure your kid get everything done, this is definitely a show you need to watch.  Or, if your kids are just starting school, listen so you don't make mistakes.  Great content about how to help your kids succeed in life!

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