Momcast

We'd all agree food is one of the best parts of the holidays, but when you or someone in your family are gluten free it can throw a wrench in the celebrations.  Our Gluten Free Mom, Michelle, explains what it means to be gluten intolerant and shares her struggle living with the diagnosis.  Serve Thanksgiving dinner with confidence this year with her easy to implement advice.

Real moms share secrets for stealing a few moments for themselves or with their partner...without the guilt!

Moms too! We jump into the #MeToo movement head-first by sharing our stories, and advice for you, and your daughters.

In this week's Momcast you share your hilarious costume fails.  Plus, have you seen any teal pumpkins around? Do you know what they mean?  We'll explain why they're more than just a cute decoration.

Sharing the house work and childcare responsibilities should be shared 50/50 between husband and wife, right? Not so fast! New research shows that women spend more of their free time doing housework than men do. Our Momsquad talks it over and you might be shocked to find out that this might not always be the case.

Back to school often brings fun memories that our kids will keep with them for a lifetime. But, it can also expose our children to cruel mistreatment from classmates. Angela Nickell from Sequel Pomegranate Health Systems shares steps parents can take to help protect our children from "mean girls" at school. The Moms also explore what red flags to watch for in our teen's behavior, how to communicate effectively with our kids, and why we might want to keep better tabs on their cell phone.

In this special Momcast the Moms record the show in front of a live audience at the Eldorado Scioto Downs Racino in Columbus, Ohio. When our kids get older one thing is inevitable...they'll start dating. Comedian and podcast host Dino Tripodis sits in to share a father's point of view on the dating topic. Also, a listener asks if chivalry is dead in today's youth. Finally, one woman shares how a bike accident lead her to start a hilarious mom-blog.

It seems we are seeing it everywhere these days...the debate of whether or not to allow our children to play youth sports due to the risk of concussion. In this week's Momcast we talk to Dr. Stephen Cuff, Co-Director at Columbus, Ohio's Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Concussion Program. He shares some important info to help protect your student athlete. We also hear from a mom who explains why she believes the rewards of youth sports greatly outweigh the risks.

Dentist Dr. Katie Sears, owner of Confident Expressions, joins the Moms this week to talk all things teeth!  She answers everything you wanted to know about your kid's teeth...including things you didn't know you wanted to know.   At what age is the right time to bring your toddlers into the dentist for the first time?  How could red gatorade actually save your kid's teeth in an accident?  Plus, Dr. Sears shares the single most important thing moms should know about the health of their children's teeth. The Moms also talk Tooth Fairy inflation in this episode.

When tragedy strikes like the accident at The Ohio State Fair it often shakes us to our core.  It also has us questioning how we make decisions that may put our children's safety at risk.  This week the Moms talk about the decision to let their kids ride fair rides.  We also hear from our listeners on this issue. One mom also talks about the decision and sacrifices she has made to transform her life so she could become a professional strong woman. Finally, find out why the moms are dancing for a good cause and how you can help foster children in your community.

Back-to-school doesn't have to be a special time just for your kids! In this week's nostalgic Momcast, the moms reminisce about some things that were fun and trendy when they were in school. Plus, an East Coast mother shares how a simple idea has really stuck with kids today.

Our family focus this week is your back-to-school checklist! First up: We give you the best back-to -school advice for elementary students—straight from the teacher! It will give them a leg up as they start the year with a great school attitude. And just in time for back-to-school sales, Crayola is getting a brand new blue!

In the Summer heat sometimes you just need to chill out with some snacks and a great movie.  In this episode of Momcast The Moms talk about the best movies to watch with your kids! Some are funny, some are heartfelt, but they all of these movies have made lasting impressions on kids around the world. Plus, it can be so tough to find skin care products that are right for you.  Erin Johnson from Rodan+Fields shares her story and how their products could be exactly what you need!

When something threatens our children, you better watch out for Momma Bear!  It's the innate protective instinct in every mother and sometimes moms can get very grizzly.  In this episode a mom shares her shocking story of how her momma bear kicked in when she found pictures of her daughter all over the internet.

It's one of the most important parts about having kids...naming them! In this week's episode of Momcast the moms talk all thing names. How did they come up with their kiddo's names? Where there any disagreements? Plus who are some of the unusual people their kids were named after?