Working Mother Radio

Are you looking for a book that will entertain your whole family? Do you also own a Honda? Then you should know about the Honda Road Readers app! This app provides free children's audiobooks to all Honda drivers. A select few even come with critical reading questions to keep your kids thinking!

It seems like many teenagers are only interested in the screens an inch from their noses. How do you get them to interact without forcing them to do something they don't want to do? Rebecca Mieliwocki (@MrsMieliwocki) shares what she does to keep her teen's interest. See if it works for you!

Ah, the dreaded job search. Is there anyone who isn't intimidated by the idea of writing a resume, going to interviews, and trying to convince a stranger that you're worth employing? Susan Weil and Terri Wein founded Jobtreks (@Jobtreks) with the knowledge that most people simply need a helping hand. Check out their website for more information.

While Susan Weil and Terri Wein (@Jobtreks) make their living helping adults enter the workforce, they are also mothers and know a bit about preparing children for the big, scary world awaiting them. They recognize the value of teaching kids from an early age to take responsibility, whether it's hanging up their own clothes or packing their bag for soccer practice.

Susan Weil and Terri Wein (@Jobtreks) are well practiced at taking the passion and ambition that many millennials seem to have and aiming it towards job searching. Listen in; some of it might apply to you.

Being a mom is hard, that's for sure. Being a mom with a career, however, is another animal entirely. Susan Packard uses the lessons she has learned over the years to help women get a leg up in their work lives, without sacrificing their families. And speaking of families, we invite Dr. Shefali Shastri to talk with us about what you can do to start yours, whether it's right now or years down the road. | Download Full Episode #131

After a lifetime of working in the media industry, Susan Packard (@PackardSusan) brings her life lessons and expert advice to millions with her book "New Rules of the Game: 10 Strategies for Women in the Workplace." Working for HBO, NBC, and finally Scripps Networks Interactive has given her a valuable perspective on life, careers, and motherhood.

We all know that friendships are precious, but they are often pushed to the wayside when your career and children take higher priority. Susan Packard (@PackardSusan), author of "10 Strategies for Women in the Workplace" shares her take on the importance of treasuring female friendships in your working life.

What would you do after retiring from a company you've been with for 16 years? Would you relax, or maybe go on a vacation? Well, if you're Susan Packard (@PackardSusan), you write a book! Susan discusses her inspiration and goals in writing "10 Strategies for Women in the Workplace."

More than 7-million men and women suffer from infertility. Dr. Shefali Shastri from the world renowned Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey (@RMANJ) joins us to share the findings of a yearly survey, Trends in Infertility. Her hope is that reports like this one will help clear up misconceptions and educate people on a topic that is often not very well understood.

For a long time, women struggled with the question of career versus family. When time is working against you, the pressure to decide is enormous...But what if you could freeze time? According to Dr. Shefali Shastri (@RMANJ), one of the best options for women who are afraid they might miss their window is to freeze their eggs. Listen in to find out more about this procedure.

Genetic testing can help prevent the anguish that comes with having a child born with a gene disorder or an inherited disease. Dr. Shefali Shastri (@RMANJ) has the details on what genetic testing can do for you and your family in the making.

We've all heard the saying: healthy body plus healthy mind equals healthy life. But how easy is it, really? Thanks to our three guests, solving the equation just became much less painful. Why not take a listen and see if they have any advice you can use? | Download Full Episode #130

Did you know that April is child abuse prevention month? The subject of abuse can be a difficult topic to broach with your children, especially if they are young. Enter Kate Power (@underpantsrule), author of "My Underpants Rule!" Using a simple rhyme, this book teaches children how to recognize and respond to abuse.

Kate Power's book "My Underpants Rule!" (@underpantsrule) comes with a nifty foreword that gives advice to parents on how to present the book to their children. Her best suggestion (and the one kids enjoy the most) is to make it fun and interactive; everything is better when it's turned into a game!