Working Mother Radio

Guys have their "Bro Code" and now mothers have their "Moms' Code". Find out how you can help lessen the mama drama, get your position at work covered during parental leave, and when you should start reading to your child. Segment 1: Girls Night Out Guys have their "Bro Code" and now we have our "Moms Code"! Author of "The Moms Code", Eileen Wacker, encourages us to make sure we have a girls night out every once in a while, as rule number one of the Moms Code. Segment 2: Save Each Other Save another mom when she's drowning and let others do the same for you. Eileen Wacker tells us to let go of our ego and accept help or give it when needed, because the people who benefit the most is usually our children. Segment 3: Advocate Politely We've all had those run-ins with high-drama moms that mean well for their child, but just end up creating unnecessary situations in the end. Eileen Wacker inspires us to lessen the mama drama and advocate for our children and ourselves politely. Segment 4: Parental Leave Fill-in More and more companies are changing their parental leave policies to be more accepting and helpful to new parents. Find out how Emissaries Founder & CEO, Michelle Meyer, can help you fill the gap while you are away. Segment 5: Start At The Beginning The American Academy of Pediatrics says you should start reading to your kids on day one. Scholastic Books VP and Executive Editorial Director, Liza Baker, fills us in on "The Story Starts Here", an initiative that is shining the light on illustrated books for children ages zero to nine. Segment 6: Keep On Reading Kid's love to be read aloud to even up to their teen years, so make sure you keep reading to them! Liza Baker gives us some great reading material suggestions for our children ages six and up, like "Emma and Julia Love Ballet", "Two Friends", and "Owl Diaries".

Guys have their "Bro Code" and now we have our "Moms Code"! Author of "The Moms Code", Eileen Wacker, encourages us to make sure we have a girls night out every once in a while, as rule number one of the Moms Code.

Save another mom when she's drowning and let others do the same for you. Eileen Wacker tells us to let go of our ego and accept help or give it when needed, because the people who benefit the most is usually our children.

We've all had those run-ins with high-drama moms that mean well for their child, but just end up creating unnecessary situations in the end. Eileen Wacker inspires us to lessen the mama drama and advocate for our children and ourselves politely.

More and more companies are changing their parental leave policies to be more accepting and helpful to new parents. Find out how Emissaries Founder & CEO, Michelle Meyer, can help you fill the gap while you are away.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says you should start reading to your kids on day one. Scholastic Books VP and Executive Editorial Director, Liza Baker, fills us in on "The Story Starts Here", an initiative that is shining the light on illustrated books for children ages zero to nine.

Kid's love to be read aloud to even up to their teen years, so make sure you keep reading to them! Liza Baker gives us some great reading material suggestions for our children ages six and up, like "Emma and Julia Love Ballet", "Two Friends", and "Owl Diaries".

We learn what's stressing our kids out and how to address the situation with Brittany Barber-Garcia, Ph.D. Then, we get some tips on going green from Amy Todisco. Segment 1: Stressed Out Kids In a New York Times study, more than half of the 2,100 high school students surveyed reported severe depression due to stress. Pediatric Psychologist, Brittany Barber-Garcia, Ph.D, tells us what could be causing stress in children as young as five. Segment 2: Warning Signs of Stress How can we tell if our young ones are feeling overwhelmed or stressed out? Brittany Barber-Garcia, Ph.D, offers up a large range of warning signs our kids may be displaying and how to best handle them. Segment 3: Depression In Teens When it comes to our teenagers, how can we determine when they are just being teenagers or are really feeling stressed or even depressed? Brittany Barber-Garcia, Ph.D, points out how an increase in risky behaviors or withdrawal is a huge indicator of a real problem and when we should consult a pediatrician. Segment 4: Social Media Blues There is no precedent for how we are supposed to teach our children about social media. Brittany Barber-Garcia, Ph.D, helps us figure out how to determine when social media is having a negative effect on our children and how we can combat it. Segment 5: Go Green Find out how small changes like making your own, preferably organic, lunch and discontinuing the use of chemical-filled perfumes and deodorants can be a foot in the door towards helping the environment. Green Living Expert, Amy Todisco, gives us some tips and alternatives to our not-so-green-friendly everyday items and foods. Segment 6: Green Cleaning Did you know that electronics still draw power while plugged in, even when not switched on or in use? Your Turning Point Founder, Amy Todisco, gives us some power saving tips, as well as some environmentally safe products that will help simplify our cleaning supplies.

In a New York Times study, more than half of the 2,100 high school students surveyed reported severe depression due to stress. Pediatric Psychologist, Brittany Barber-Garcia, Ph.D, tells us what could be causing stress in children as young as five.

How can we tell if our young ones are feeling overwhelmed or stressed out? Brittany Barber-Garcia, Ph.D, offers up a large range of warning signs our kids may be displaying and how to best handle them.

When it comes to our teenagers, how can we determine when they are just being teenagers or are really feeling stressed or even depressed? Brittany Barber-Garcia, Ph.D, points out how an increase in risky behaviors or withdrawal is a huge indicator of a real problem and when we should consult a pediatrician.

There is no precedent for how we are supposed to teach our children about social media. Brittany Barber-Garcia, Ph.D, helps us figure out how to determine when social media is having a negative effect on our children and how we can combat it.

Find out how small changes like making your own, preferably organic, lunch and discontinuing the use of chemical-filled perfumes and deodorants can be a foot in the door towards helping the environment. Green Living Expert, Amy Todisco, gives us some tips and alternatives to our not-so-green-friendly everyday items and foods.

Did you know that electronics still draw power while plugged in, even when not switched on or in use? Your Turning Point Founder, Amy Todisco, gives us some power saving tips, as well as some environmentally safe products that will help simplify our cleaning supplies.

LinkedIn isn't just for finding another job. Find out how you can leverage this business-centered social media site to your advantage. Also, find out why your next family vacation should be in Costa Rica with Adventures by Disney! Segment 1: Charles V. Bush It's Black History Month, which means it's the perfect time to celebrate heroes like Bettina Bush's father, Charles V. Bush. Bettina fills us in on the opening of the Charles V. Bush Library opening in Westlake Village, California. Segment 2: Use LinkedIn! What is LinkedIn and why is it so prevalent in professional business social media? JobJenny.com Founder, Jenny Foss, explains how LinkedIn has done a fantastic job building their platform and attracting over 400 million professional, like-minded users. So should you hire a professional to mold your image on LinkedIn? Jenny Foss says yes. Segment 3: Stay Up To Date Keep your LinkedIn up to date! Jenny Foss says a sudden spurt in LinkedIn activity can tip off current employers to your undercover job search. Plus, find out how JobJenny.com became a reality in response to the struggling economy in 2010. Segment 4: Window of Opportunities LinkedIn isn't just for people who are looking for jobs. Jenny Foss explains how LinkedIn can help entrepreneurs and business owners find partners and other opportunities. Also, find out how what to avoid and what to look for when hiring a professional to work on your profile. Segment 5: The Intertwined Web How can JobJenny.com help you spruce up your online presence? Find out as we chat with Jenny Foss about LinkedIn best practices and the intertwined nature of other social media, like Facebook and Twitter. Segment 6: Adventures By Disney If you're looking for your family's next big adventure, check out Adventures by Disney! Bettina gives us a report on her family's trip to Costa Rica and all of the amazing things her children learned while touring everywhere from a pineapple orchard to their national rain forest! Don't miss out, go to AdventuresbyDisney.com!