Moms Got This

Helping your 5-year old cope with her father's tragic death, starting a new career to overcome grief, crying in the shower, keeping the memory of daddy alive, the moment you know you did a good job as a parent, and becoming a grandma. Amy Serino, VP of Brand Merchandising for the NBA Atlanta Hawks, shares her Mom Journey with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park, and is joined by her friend Annette Schatz, a fashion business consultant. In this episode: The first time a guest has had a friend on the show! How Amy's prior business positions set her up on a good merchandising trajectory Becoming a new grandma When Amy's fiancée passed away in a car accident, she had a 5 year old daughter already, was very young when it happened How Amy's father, as Head of Stores for Wilson's Leather, got her a job to shake her back into the world When Amy got the job, nobody knew her background or about her fiancee’s death, and that’s what she needed to heal and move ahead into her career Fasttracked because of ability and work ethic How Amy helped her daughter cope with the death of her daughter's dad, everything she did was to make sure it was as un-traumatic for her daughter as possible, cushioned her Taking five showers a day to cry without her daughter hearing Talked about daddy all the time in context, and keeping him current in her daughter's mind Making sure daughter could see her trakectory An incredible #MOMSGOTTHISMOMENT that gave Amy feedback that she did a good job in spite of the hige adversity, and it makes everyone cry in the room To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

Toddler tennis, advocacy about curing and treating Vasculitis, educating doctors, raising kind humans, and keeping a grandfather’s memory alive. Pamela Pekerman, Fashion & Mommy Lifestyle Expert, media personality, Vasculitis advocate, and host of "Hustle Like a Mom", shares her Mom moments and aspirations with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Pamela's Instagram: @pamelapekerman) Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30% off first order.  In this episode: The day Stacy's son Dylan asked Stacy to play tennis A toddler tennis camp Stacy’s cool moment watching her son play tennis Vasculitis, supporting research and finding cause and cure Pamela’s pride in being the Founder of Iya Pekerman Research Fund in honor of her dad, which has raised more than $100k How Pamela is working to create a teaching fellowship with a prestigious hospital Shop4Vasculitis – designers donate portion of sales Raising kind humans Pamela on keeping her father’s memory alive with her kids, and making sure they know who he was and that he’s real Pamela Pekerman is a Mom Lifestyle Expert, TV host and editorial content creator focusing on time-saving style and beauty tips and empowering lifestyle changes. Whether it’s on TV, print, social media or hosting events, Pamela goes beyond the surface to explore why a self-care, wellness routine is essential for a mom’s confidence and contentment. Pamela shares her smart products finds, time-saving tips, and mama-drama solutions on Good Morning America, EXTRA, VH1, Fox Business and local morning shows like FOX Good Day LA, ABC Good Morning Washington, FOX Good Day NY and NBC Miami Mix.. Pamela is a mom to two preschoolers, who make her life a mix of magic and madness, while also providing excellent content for her editorial projects, particularly her website PamelaPekerman.com and Instagram posts. Both are a personal reflection of Pamela’s roles as a wife, mom, and entrepreneur. Giving back is a core part of Pamela’s wellness routine, as you can’t be your best you without helping others. She is on the executive Board of Directors of the Vasculitis Foundation, the leading authority in education and research of vasculitis diseases. In 2012, she launched Shop4Vasculitis, a holiday shop-for-a-cause campaign that, in combination with other fundraising efforts has raised over $150,000 and helped launch the Ilya Peckerman Vasculitis Teaching Fellows Program, which educates primary care physicians in NY/NJ area on early signs of vasculitis, so they can best direct patients to treatment. To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

Great anti-age cream, SPF, marine algae, the importance of fiber, a mask calendar, lifestyle changes, and those amazing crackers. Pamela Pekerman, Fashion & Mommy Lifestyle Expert, media personality, Vasculitis advocate, and host of "Hustle Like a Mom", shares her Mom products and solutions with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Pamela's Instagram: @pamelapekerman)  In this episode: AGE 20 cream for Michelle SPF Skin solutions that have marine algae Michelle’s mask calendar A great quick fix for under the eyes A high fiber diet after dealing with gastrointestinal issues after childbirth Good foods for fiber The F-Factor Diet, lifestyle change GG crackers Pamela Pekerman is a Mom Lifestyle Expert, TV host and editorial content creator focusing on time-saving style and beauty tips and empowering lifestyle changes. Whether it’s on TV, print, social media or hosting events, Pamela goes beyond the surface to explore why a self-care, wellness routine is essential for a mom’s confidence and contentment. Pamela shares her smart products finds, time-saving tips, and mama-drama solutions on Good Morning America, EXTRA, VH1, Fox Business and local morning shows like FOX Good Day LA, ABC Good Morning Washington, FOX Good Day NY and NBC Miami Mix. Pamela works with prestigious media outlets including Parents and Fit Pregnancy, as a host for Facebook LIVE shows, Instagram takeovers and other mom editorial projects that align with her core values of finding time for #MeaningfulMeMoments and finding clever time-saving ways to #AlwaysBeYourBestYou. Pamela is a mom to two preschoolers, who make her life a mix of magic and madness, while also providing excellent content for her editorial projects, particularly her website PamelaPekerman.com and Instagram posts. Both are a personal reflection of Pamela’s roles as a wife, mom, and entrepreneur. Over the years, Pamela has lent her friendly, girl-next-door voice, to HSN and QVC, helping sell millions of dollars’ worth of women’s merchandise. She has shared her tips and tricks in Life & Style, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Affluent Magazine, to name a few. And, Pamela has collaborated with HYATT Union Square NY Hotel as a style curator for a borrow-for-the-night accessory exhibits for hotel guests. The Accessories Butler at HYATT won a major marketing award and garnered huge press Giving back is a core part of Pamela’s wellness routine, as you can’t be your best you without helping others. She is on the executive Board of Directors of the Vasculitis Foundation, the leading authority in education and research of vasculitis diseases. In 2012, she launched Shop4Vasculitis, a holiday shop-for-a-cause campaign that, in combination with other fundraising efforts has raised over $150,000 and helped launch the Ilya Peckerman Vasculitis Teaching Fellows Program, which educates primary care physicians in NY/NJ area on early signs of vasculitis, so they can best direct patients to treatment. Pamela currently resides in New York, with her husband, two adorable munchkins and a home full of crazy meets cuddles! To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

Scheduling time for the gym and self care, juggling help with kids to attend to business, the miracle of a nanny, a great day care service, connecting in the car instead of TV, when people at work "get it" about motherhood, the priority of speaking Russian with kids, public breastfeeding, and the struggle of private pumping space. Pamela Pekerman, Fashion & Mommy Lifestyle Expert, media personality, Vasculitis advocate, and host of "Hustle Like a Mom", shares her Mom routines and relationships with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Pamela's Instagram: @pamelapekerman)  In this episode: Stacy hasn't been to a specific gym in 6 years Stacy has been working out, incorporating it in her schedule Going a little later, taking time to go during day, without work guilt of being a company founder, and the process of compartmentalizing Self care Stacy's better relationship with her son and husband when she feels better about herself Pamela – sporatic help until recently, has missed full TV gigs to attend to a child Spent hours each week to coordinate people helping her out Great day care: Alphabet Academy on Staten island Not using TVs in car, using time in car to connect with kids instead Trying to have a schedule that creates blocks of time for specific tasks Some people you work with will "get it", and some will not Clients are aware of Pamela's life, should understand, goes with territory When Pamela does rarely cancel she does her best to cover her responsibilities with replacements Why full time help now---a storm of insanity Needing someone to speak Russian with her kids, as a big priority Michelle’s experience with a TV shoot's obnoxious crew member , when she was needing to pump in trailer Opinions on public displays of breastfeeding The challenge and adventure of finding spaces to pump The time someone walked in on Stacy when she was pumping Pamela Pekerman is a Mom Lifestyle Expert, TV host and editorial content creator focusing on time-saving style and beauty tips and empowering lifestyle changes. Whether it’s on TV, print, social media or hosting events, Pamela goes beyond the surface to explore why a self-care, wellness routine is essential for a mom’s confidence and contentment. Pamela shares her smart products finds, time-saving tips, and mama-drama solutions on Good Morning America, EXTRA, VH1, Fox Business and local morning shows like FOX Good Day LA, ABC Good Morning Washington, FOX Good Day NY and NBC Miami Mix. Pamela works with prestigious media outlets including Parents and Fit Pregnancy, as a host for Facebook LIVE shows, Instagram takeovers and other mom editorial projects that align with her core values of finding time for #MeaningfulMeMoments and finding clever time-saving ways to #AlwaysBeYourBestYou. Pamela is a mom to two preschoolers, who make her life a mix of magic and madness, while also providing excellent content for her editorial projects, particularly her website PamelaPekerman.com and Instagram posts. Both are a personal reflection of Pamela’s roles as a wife, mom, and entrepreneur. Pamela currently resides in New York, with her husband, two adorable munchkins and a home full of crazy meets cuddles! To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

So many school activities for the parents, a TV mom expert, when your life and your job intersect, being OK with an identity change,  realizing you need help as a new mom, the impact of sleep deprivation, and "mom shaming". Pamela Pekerman, Fashion & Mommy Lifestyle Expert, media personality, Vasculitis advocate, and host of "Hustle Like a Mom", shares her Mom Journey with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Pamela's Instagram: @pamelapekerman)  In this episode: When kids are going back to school, and all the activities pop up for the parents -- Michelle is so excited Pamela on TV as a mom expert Moving the content to how Pamela's life was, and wanting to be more present with her kids, so she shifted her content Being OK with your identity changing Learning that if you’re fighting it, it isn't a fit Life feels easier now for Pamela When Pamela realized she needed help Pamela's serious health issues from sleep deprivation as a new mom When you don’t “got this” Learning abut mom shaming Pamela Pekerman is a Mom Lifestyle Expert, TV host and editorial content creator focusing on time-saving style and beauty tips and empowering lifestyle changes. Whether it’s on TV, print, social media or hosting events, Pamela goes beyond the surface to explore why a self-care, wellness routine is essential for a mom’s confidence and contentment. Pamela shares her smart products finds, time-saving tips, and mama-drama solutions on Good Morning America, EXTRA, VH1, Fox Business and local morning shows like FOX Good Day LA, ABC Good Morning Washington, FOX Good Day NY and NBC Miami Mix. Pamela works with prestigious media outlets including Parents and Fit Pregnancy, as a host for Facebook LIVE shows, Instagram takeovers and other mom editorial projects that align with her core values of finding time for #MeaningfulMeMoments and finding clever time-saving ways to #AlwaysBeYourBestYou. Pamela is a mom to two preschoolers, who make her life a mix of magic and madness, while also providing excellent content for her editorial projects, particularly her website PamelaPekerman.com and Instagram posts. Both are a personal reflection of Pamela’s roles as a wife, mom, and entrepreneur. Over the years, Pamela has lent her friendly, girl-next-door voice, to HSN and QVC, helping sell millions of dollars’ worth of women’s merchandise. She has shared her tips and tricks in Life & Style, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Affluent Magazine, to name a few. And, Pamela has collaborated with HYATT Union Square NY Hotel as a style curator for a borrow-for-the-night accessory exhibits for hotel guests. The Accessories Butler at HYATT won a major marketing award and garnered huge press Pamela works/has worked with an elite group of clients as a trend forecaster, brand ambassador and spokesperson, including: Neutrogena, AVEENO, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Burlington, HomeGoods, Blue Nile, Ulta Beauty, Crest, Jones New York, and charming CHARLIE. And, as a correspondent on various Red Carpets, she’d interviewed designers like Marc Jacobs, Zac Posen, Betsey Johnson, Rachel Zoe and Tadashi Shoji. Giving back is a core part of Pamela’s wellness routine, as you can’t be your best you without helping others. She is on the executive Board of Directors of the Vasculitis Foundation, the leading authority in education and research of vasculitis diseases. In 2012, she launched Shop4Vasculitis, a holiday shop-for-a-cause campaign that, in combination with other fundraising efforts has raised over $150,000 and helped launch the Ilya Peckerman Vasculitis Teaching Fellows Program, which educates primary care physicians in NY/NJ area on early signs of vasculitis, so they can best direct patients to treatment. Pamela currently resides in New York,

Michelle was a DJ, when kids won't let go of the microphone, children as sore losers, a note brings a special bonding moment, embracing and supporting children, co-writing "Madge the Vag", and what's next in Julie's comedy career. Julie Kottakis, comedian, lawyer, and "Madge the Vag" on ScaryMommy.com, shared her special mom moments and aspirations with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @theweirdjulie and @madgethevag) Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30% off first order. In this episode: Michelle was a DJ (will she reveal her DJ name?)! Michelle’s daughter wouldn’t let go of the mic at a church service Kids as sore losers at games Julie leaving her daughter a note that creates special bonding moment Keep eye on what a child loves now, Julie embracing and support her daughter A new comedy album Writing "Madge the Vag" Julie is a New York based comedian who can be seen ​on the very popular web series "Madge the Vag" as Madge and behind the scenes as a cowriter. Julie has been featured on Fox's Laugh's TV. Her solo show, "Does This Dress Make Me Look Alone?" was in the New York International Festival 2014. Julie was a finalist in the She Devil Comedy Festival 2017 and released her first comedy album, "Tiny Roommate", in May of 2018. Julie's comedy comes from the perspective a solo mom, giving a dark and edgy view on motherhood. To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

A printed book of your child's artwork, all the baby shower gifts that didn't work, an amazing baby seat, mom shaming, and learning to read from---comic books? Julie Kottakis, comedian, lawyer, and "Madge the Vag" on ScaryMommy.com, shared her mom products and solutions with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @theweirdjulie and @madgethevag) In this episode: Plum Printing Sending in artwork in a box, book of scanned artwork A bunch of products from a baby shower that didn't work, diaper genie, something that made sounds that supposed to make baby sleep, vibrating things, a towel to help with colic "Happiest Baby on the Block"  book– worked for her Baby seat that went to restaurants, could clip to table, rubber mat Giant strollers are too much Mom shaming How comic books helped Julie's daughter read Julie is a New York based comedian who can be seen ​on the very popular web series "Madge the Vag" as Madge and behind the scenes as a cowriter. Julie has been featured on Fox's Laugh's TV. Her solo show, "Does This Dress Make Me Look Alone?" was in the New York International Festival 2014. Julie was a finalist in the She Devil Comedy Festival 2017 and released her first comedy album, "Tiny Roommate", in May of 2018. Julie's comedy comes from the perspective a solo mom, giving a dark and edgy view on motherhood. To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

When routines are replaced by a baby, kids in bed with you, finding time to date as a solo mom, when the boyfriend moves in with you and your child, and lots of animals. Julie Kottakis, comedian, lawyer, and "Madge the Vag" on ScaryMommy.com, shared her mom routines and relationships with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @theweirdjulie and @madgethevag) In this episode: Routine has gone out the window for Michelle with a second child With the first one Michelle did pretty much everything--- Now from 9pm-2am Michelle's husband has her baby, has changed everything Julie’s daughter reads to her now Having a child in bed with you Dylan calling Stacy and her husband while in bed because of dreaming Being a single mom, Julie doesn't have someone to relieve her, how can she date, figuring out how to fit that in and time management Finally let her boyfriend (met on Tinder!) meet her daughter after a year Who wants to meet someone who has a kid?! Moving in together with boyfriend and daughter – why it was tough Lots of animals – everyone gets along Julie is a New York based comedian who can be seen ​on the very popular web series "Madge the Vag" as Madge and behind the scenes as a cowriter. Julie has been featured on Fox's Laugh's TV. Her solo show, "Does This Dress Make Me Look Alone?" was in the New York International Festival 2014. Julie was a finalist in the She Devil Comedy Festival 2017 and released her first comedy album, "Tiny Roommate", in May of 2018. Julie's comedy comes from the perspective a solo mom, giving a dark and edgy view on motherhood. To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

Being a single mother, potty training, good napping, pooping in the tub, bedwetting, sharing the facts of life, doing standup comedy while pregnant, and being raised by a single mother. Julie Kottakis, comedian, lawyer, and "Madge the Vag" on ScaryMommy.com, shared her Mom Journey with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @theweirdjulie and @madgethevag) In this episode: Being a writer and talent for "Madge the Vag" for Scary Mommy Being a single mother Still poddy training at nighttime And naps two hours/day When "my tummy tickles" means poop Poop in the bath, and when a husband has no idea what to do about it Bedwetting Talking about sex with your child, making it technical Being a lawyer who's also a comedian Standup when pregnant Being raised by a single mother herself Julie is a New York based comedian who can be seen ​on the very popular web series "Madge the Vag" as Madge and behind the scenes as a cowriter. Julie has been featured on Fox's Laugh's TV. Her solo show, "Does This Dress Make Me Look Alone?" was in the New York International Festival 2014. Julie was a finalist in the She Devil Comedy Festival 2017 and released her first comedy album, "Tiny Roommate", in May of 2018. Julie's comedy comes from the perspective a solo mom, giving a dark and edgy view on motherhood. To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

When your child goes to camp, social anxiety, when your child decides to act maturely, the genesis of the Aluna superhero character and why she's Paula's alter ego, and prep school. Paula Garces (Harold and Kumar, The Shield, Clockstoppers, Dangerous Minds, All My Children, On My Block, and creator of The World of Aluna superhero comic books) shares her special moments and aspirations as a mom with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Paula's Instagram: @therealpaulagarces) Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30% off first order. In this episode: Dylan in camp, writing letters to counselors Stuttering, social anxiety When your child says they are not going to cry Career goals Going to ComicCon and discovering no Latina superheroes, so she created one Became comic book series, video game, alter ego And the excitement of Paula's son getting into prep school To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

Solving sleep with pacifiers, waterproof makeup every day, an amazing makeup remover, Korean cosmetics, and how different raising babies with a 22 year gap can be. Actress Paula Garces (Harold and Kumar, The Shield, Clockstoppers, Dangerous Minds, All My Children, On My Block, and creator of The World of Aluna superhero comic books) shares her mom products and solutions with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Paula's Instagram: @therealpaulagarces) In this episode: Michelle on her #secondchildmommynewness and new mom products and solutions Two and a half years of too little sleep, and the pacifier is the answer! How Michelle bought every pacifier on the market and tested them all! Why Michelle's baby is now sleeping for 3 hours at a time Paula on Cargo Cosmetics swimmable waterproof line makeup – no time for touchups Makeup longevity when you are sweating all the time because hands on with  a four year old, and walks everywhere Boscia – awesome black charcoal activators A gel-like makeup remover that is amazing Seeking and loving Korean makeup From welfare at 18 and no fancy products for daughter back then, using what she could afford, to more possibilities today Embracing the pacifier for sleep How Paula breastfed both kids, but with daughter did not have any products or breast pump or fancy bras To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

Managing gym class and 45 daily minutes of self care, being bicoastal, a JLo-like spin class teacher, shooting "On My Block", a child's social anxiety, balancing the entertainment business and motherhood, a built-in-babysitter, and how what's on the outside impacts how you feel on the inside. Actress Paula Garces (Harold and Kumar, The Shield, Clockstoppers, Dangerous Minds, All My Children, On My Block, and creator of The World of Aluna superhero comic books) shares her mom routines and relationships with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Paula's Instagram: @therealpaulagarces) In this episode: Gym Class 45 min a day of self care, doing anything you can, how makes you a better mom, better person Being bicoastal Paula's JLo-like spin class teacher "On My Block" on Netflix, handling shooting 1-2 days/week Why public school, social anxiety Balancing entertainment business  work responsibilities with motherhood A built-in-baby sitter with her older daughter, and her husband is in the business Paula looks young for her age, so she and her daughter sometimes have looked like sisters Feminist at heart, but works hard for a healthy body, and will be comfortable with showing it. If you like what you see outside it makes you feel good inside To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

Michelle had her baby! Trying to remember things from when you had your first baby,  how having a baby interrupted an acting career, having kids that are 22 years apart in age, living your own truth, pregnancy in your 40's, and an inspiring moment when community rallied around a mom in need.  Actress Paula Garces (Harold and Kumar, The Shield, Clockstoppers, Dangerous Minds, All My Children, On My Block, and creator of The World of Aluna superhero comic books) shares her Mom Journey with Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Paula's Instagram: @therealpaulagarces) In this episode: Michelle announces she's had her baby! How Michelle's new baby is more "chill" than her first baby Michelle forgot so many things from the first time she had a baby Paula started her acting career in soaps, All My Children, Guiding Light When she was pregnant, offered part on All My Children Paula looks like she’s very young Paula's two children, one 26 years old, one 4 years old How Paula has always felt she was going to accomplish what she put her mind to Everyone said she destroyed her career when she had a baby, and one year later she was acting in Hollywood across from Michelle Pfeiffer---then didn’t work fro two years, went on welfare Ultimately Paula nabbed roles on Law and Order, then the Harold and Kumar series then a big role on The Shield And now she’s in new Netflix show On My Block Don’t give up what you live and your truth is, make it happen for yourself, keep living like an artist She tried naturally fora second child for a long time, had several miscarriages, was  feeling guilt being pregnant at an older age Being there at a pivotal "almost–pregnant" moment with Stacy when Paula was newly pregnant An incredible #MOMSGOTTHIS moment for Paula when strangers rallied to help her in a rough moment To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

Breaking down in front of your child, admitting to emotion and owning it to your kids, nobody needs to be perfect, apologizing to children, creating healthy humans,  launching a new wellness business, living life like Chinese medicine, how a family is like an ecosystem, defining the job of a parent, and kids are intuitive. Acupuncturist and traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Deb Ruffalo Ross shares her mom moments and aspirations with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30% off first order. In this episode: Michelle on going through baby stuff to prep for second one, and got brought back, remembering all you did to keep a kid alive Those last minutes trying to get out the door every day When you’re going to lose it, if you lose it, say that you lost it and apologize to the kids You’re not perfect, and they should not expect you to be perfect, and they shouldn't feel like you need them to be perfect Saying you’re sorry Creating healthy humans When Stacy started crying and had a moment, first time breaking down in front of her son Next part of Deb's business is creating a place to get healthy The Well Center, focused on retreats, meditation, utilizing her network, allowing clients to have a place they feel safe, a solution, a place to feel heard Being prepared to launch into a startup, sacrificing numb-out time Being at ease prevents disease Viewing life in general as Chinese medicine, macro is microcosm of home life, moderation, flexibility, never too much of one thing, balance Finding flexibility in the moment Not trying to be "Buddha on the mountain" Family is an ecosystem, learn, take, feel together Being sympathetic, symbiotic as a parent The job as parent is to let kids be the best version of themselves Evolving where you’re at, not where you think you want to be in future How kids are very intuitive, they get it To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.

A cool new brush that blows hair, a beauty balm that makes all the difference, no more time for the gym, and short pilates-based workout routines. Acupuncturist and traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Deb Ruffalo Ross shares her mom products and solutions with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100! In this episode: All in one hair dryer, Revlon all in one hair dryer - a brush that blows hair, don’t needs straightener or brush again Air drying hair BB (beauty balm) cream, mixing with moisturizer No time, giving up gym visits Melissa Wood Health – pilates based short workouts To share your #MOMSGOTTHIS MOMENT just call 833-844-THIS-MOM (833-844-7666) and leave a voicemail with your first name and city along with your moment.