Working Mother Radio

16 million children in the U.S. are food insecure. These aren't homeless children, though; these are the kids of working families and single parents. Counter intuitively, the problems of child hunger and obesity go hand in hand. Learn how in this segment. Listen to Full Episode #139 Download Segment 5

If you want to teach your children to show compassion and empathy, get them involved. Child hunger is an issue they can understand, and if you can inspire them from a young age, we might just be able to solve this problem in a single generation.

If you want to teach your children to show compassion and empathy, get them involved. Child hunger is an issue they can understand, and if you can inspire them from a young age, we might just be able to solve this problem in a single generation. If you would like to read the article Barbara is referring to, click here. Listen to Full Episode #139 Download Segment 6

Having a family means making many sacrifices and changing the way you spend your time and money. Thank goodness those little guys are cute! How can you best prepare yourself for the upcoming adjustments? Kimberly Palmer and Alyson Eberle join us to help with two important aspects of new parenthood; finances and nutrition. | Download Full Episode #138

Having a family means making many sacrifices and changing the way you spend your time and money. Thank goodness those little guys are cute! How can you best prepare yourself for the upcoming adjustments? Kimberly Palmer and Alyson Eberle join us to help with two important aspects of new parenthood; finances and nutrition. | Download Full Episode #138 Segment 1: Family Finances | Download Segment 1 Becoming a mother changes your life in so many ways, including financially. Suddenly there is a plethora of new expenses to worry about, college savings to start putting away, all while still remembering to take care of yourself and your future. Kimberly Palmer (@KimberlyPalmer), author of "Smart Mom, Rich Mom," is here to bring you the tools you need to adjust to financial life as a mom. Segment 2: Don't Forget to Prep | Download Segment 2 There is a lot of preparation that goes into having a baby. You need to get clothes, prepare a room, stock up on diapers, and so many other things. Kimberly Palmer (@KimberlyPalmer) encourages expecting mothers not to forget to factor in financial strains after having a baby, and if possible to start saving as soon as you know you're expecting. Segment 3: Thinking about the Unthinkable | Download Segment 3 Our next subject is something that people often don't want to think about or deal with - insurance. It's imperative to protect your family, and both life and disability insurance can help alleviate some of the strain that can befall a family should the unthinkable occur. More on this from Kimberly Palmer (@KimberlyPalmer). Segment 4: Nutritious Choices | Download Segment 4 We all want to give our kids the best start in life, and a big part of that begins with nutrition when they're babies. It can be difficult to identify the prime choice, especially since most purees contain ingredients that are unfamiliar and unnatural. Alyson Eberle, Founder of Pure Spoon (@purespoon), faced this very dilemma with her daughter. Listen in to find out what she did to put nutrition first. Segment 5: Family First | Download Segment 5 How does Alyson Eberle, Founder of Pure Spoon (@purespoon), juggle entrepreneurship with being a mother? While it can be difficult to strike a balance, Alyson makes sure she always has time for her daughter and is respectful of that time they have together. We also ask for her advice on what to do if you think you have a marketable idea, but can't seem to get started. Segment 6: Leaving Behind a Lesson | Download Segment 6 As a working mother and business owner, what does Alyson Eberle (@purespoon) hope to teach her daughter? Find out more about Pure Spoon, including where you can try out the product, here.

Becoming a mother changes your life in so many ways, including financially. Suddenly there is a plethora of new expenses to worry about, college savings to start putting away, all while still remembering to take care of yourself and your future. Kimberly Palmer (@KimberlyPalmer), author of "Smart Mom, Rich Mom," is here to bring you the tools you need to adjust to financial life as a mom.

Becoming a mother changes your life in so many ways, including financially. Suddenly there is a plethora of new expenses to worry about, college savings to start putting away, all while still remembering to take care of yourself and your future. Kimberly Palmer (@KimberlyPalmer), author of "Smart Mom, Rich Mom," is here to bring you the tools you need to adjust to financial life as a mom. Listen to Full Episode #138 Download Segment 1

There is a lot of preparation that goes into having a baby. You need to get clothes, prepare a room, stock up on diapers, and so many other things. Kimberly Palmer (@KimberlyPalmer) encourages expecting mothers not to forget to factor in financial strains after having a baby, and if possible to start saving as soon as you know you're expecting.

There is a lot of preparation that goes into having a baby. You need to get clothes, prepare a room, stock up on diapers, and so many other things. Kimberly Palmer (@KimberlyPalmer) encourages expecting mothers not to forget to factor in financial strains after having a baby, and if possible to start saving as soon as you know you're expecting. Listen to Full Episode #138 Download Segment 2

Our next subject is something that people often don't want to think about or deal with - insurance. It's imperative to protect your family, and both life and disability insurance can help alleviate some of the strain that can befall a family should the unthinkable occur. More on this from Kimberly Palmer (@KimberlyPalmer).

Our next subject is something that people often don't want to think about or deal with - insurance. It's imperative to protect your family, and both life and disability insurance can help alleviate some of the strain that can befall a family should the unthinkable occur. More on this from Kimberly Palmer (@KimberlyPalmer). Listen to Full Episode #138 Download Segment 3

We all want to give our kids the best start in life, and a big part of that begins with nutrition when they're babies. It can be difficult to identify the prime choice, especially since most purees contain ingredients that are unfamiliar and unnatural. Alyson Eberle, Founder of Pure Spoon (@purespoon), faced this very dilemma with her daughter. Listen in to find out what she did to put nutrition first.

We all want to give our kids the best start in life, and a big part of that begins with nutrition when they're babies. It can be difficult to identify the prime choice, especially since most purees contain ingredients that are unfamiliar and unnatural. Alyson Eberle, Founder of Pure Spoon (@purespoon), faced this very dilemma with her daughter. Listen in to find out what she did to put nutrition first. Listen to Full Episode #138 Download Segment 4

How does Alyson Eberle, Founder of Pure Spoon (@purespoon), juggle entrepreneurship with being a mother? While it can be difficult to strike a balance, Alyson makes sure she always has time for her daughter and is respectful of that time they have together. We also ask for her advice on what to do if you think you have a marketable idea, but can't seem to get started.

How does Alyson Eberle, Founder of Pure Spoon (@purespoon), juggle entrepreneurship with being a mother? While it can be difficult to strike a balance, Alyson makes sure she always has time for her daughter and is respectful of that time they have together. We also ask for her advice on what to do if you think you have a marketable idea, but can't seem to get started. Listen to Full Episode #138 Download Segment 5