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Our hope is to not only offer support and education through timely and real-time discussion, but to also give you a chance to vent your own point of view. BlogTalkRadio offers the perfect format to allow our community to shape and direct the conversation on our most important issues.
Check it out! Get all the information on our shows and how to get connected at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mommybites/ or just call in at 818-572-4956.
We will be watching for your tweets – tweet to @mommybites during our show. There will also be a live chat on the BlogTalkRadio page. You can create a BlogTalkRadio account or just sign in using your Facebook account too.
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Past shows:
Tuesday, November 29 at 1 – 2 p.m. ET
Effective Parenting for Parents of Advantaged Children
This hour-long show will focus on effective parenting for parents of advantaged children. It is a topic specifically for financially comfortable parents of young and pre-teen children to address the latest findings that “teens from affluent, well-educated families are less happy, less confident, and prone to higher rates of depression and suicide attempts than are their less affluent counterparts.“
Our guests will include Dr. Gramma Karen, our weekly blog columnist for Ask Dr. Gramma Karen, as well as a parenting coach with a focus on parents of advantaged children. Dr. Karen will help parents to understand their parenting practices and how to build, keep and change any of those practices to effectively parent their children.
Joining Dr. Gramma Karen is Dr. Christine Fernandez, a psychologist in private practice in Manhattan. She helps people to have better relationships both with themselves, in terms of self esteem and leading more fulfilling lives, and with others, in terms of romantic relationships. She will be discussing how different parenting methods by financially comfortable parents affect their children’s and teens’ emotional health.
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October 18, Discipline
It’s one of those words you shudder at when you first thumb through the Barnes & Noble parenting bookshelf: discipline. It’s a word you despise when your mother-in-law suggests you should do it: discipline. It’s the last thing you want to deal with in a crowded supermarket: discipline. But it’s there, the 1000-pound elephant in the kiddie playroom.
Come listen to Heather and Laura as we share some of the best of the best who have more information than we know how to fit into our hour-long show (so take advantage and get those questions in before the show: email me). We’re talking tips, tricks, rules, situations, techniques and more. This is one discipline show you don’t want to miss and believe me it’s something ALL parents have to deal with.
Our featured guests for this show:
- Debbie Pincus, Scream-Free psychotherapist, author and couples and parent coach and mother of three teenagers
- Jennifer Butts, owner of The Successful Child NY and school psychologist
- Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and author
Did you miss the show?
If so, you can still listen to it here (and download to your iTunes account to listen on the go!) or in the player above as well. Also be sure to check out blog post on our favorite quotes from the show!
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September 20, Adoption & Foster Parenting: The Down Low from Those in the Know
Times, they are a changin’ and the traditional family structure of the 1950’s (two, biological parents in the home) is on the decline according to the latest census. Increasingly common are blended families, families with adopted children, grandparents raising their grandchildren, foster families and families with one parent.
During this hour-long show, Heather and Laura will talk with two women who have adopted or fostered children in the NYC-area. Come listen to them answer the questions about the how’s, why’s, and what’s of raising a non-biological child. If you are contemplating adoption or fosterhood, be sure to call in/email us with your questions.
Guests:
- Maria Colaco - NYC Dancer/Choreographer, Social Media Creative and Mommy to Lily!
- Rebecca: psychologist, blogger at Fosterhood in NYC and previously fostered three children
Did you miss the show?
If so, you can still listen to it here (and download to your iTunes account to listen on the go!) or in the player above as well. Also be sure to check out blog post on our favorite quotes from the show!
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August 9: Body Image: How to Love the Skin You’re In & Take Care of It!
Post-partum body image is one of the more difficult self-esteem issues a mom deals with. After surrendering her body to the creation of a child, getting it back to where it was before or even better than it was before is something most moms dream of.
Come join Laura & Heather, co-owners of babybites, as they discuss post-partum body image with a variety of “skin” experts. We’ll be asking the tough questions about cosmetic surgery, exercise regimes, and what products we put on our skin. Join in the conversation and get your questions answers too!
Special Guests:
- Dr. JoAn Monaco, a NYC-based cosmetic surgeon
- Randi Stone of NYC Pilates
- Kim Walls of Episencial
Did you miss the show?
If so, you can still listen to it here (and download to your iTunes account to listen on the go!) or in the player above as well. Also be sure to check out blog post on our favorite quotes from the show!
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You’ve seen their names on bookshelves and websites, offering up advice and support during the different stages of parenting. These moms took their parenting experiences and married them with their professional writing to create parenting books we have read, relied on, and loved.
Come join Laura and Heather as they talk to these best-selling parenting authors about how they turned their parenting experiences into writing a book!
This week’s guest include:
- Meagan Francis, The Happiest Mom
- Amy Wilson, When Did I Get Like This?
Did you miss the show?
If so, you can still listen to it here (and download to your iTunes account to listen on the go!) or in the player above as well. Also be sure to check out blog post on our favorite quotes from the show!
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Past Shows:
June 7: Kids + The Summer- Traveling, Family Vacations, & Camps
The summer is upon us and parents are in either one of two mindsets: YEA it’s summer time and the living is easy or OMG what am I going to do with my kids!
Come join Laura and Heather along with some of NYC’s in-the-know parents to find out all of the options you have for making this summer what YOU want it to be!
This show’s guest included:
- Eric Messinger, editor of New York Family magazine
- Karen Connell, editor of A Child Grows in Brooklyn website
- Renee Sullivan, director of babybites’ moms support groups
We’d like to thank our sponsor for this BlogTalkRadio episode: Episencial.
Episencial is the first and only professional-quality, 3-step skincare system created specifically for the unique developing skin type of babies and kids.
Free from the bad stuff like parabens, phthalates and fragrances, Episencial‘s newborn safe formulas are loaded with all-natural goodness and healthy organics to support skin immunity, help treat common skin conditions, and insulate vulnerable skin from environmental contaminants to keep children safe and healthy.
Packaged in recycled and sustainable materials, and manufactured using solar power, Episencial products are good for babies, kids and the planet!
Did you miss the show?
If so, you can still listen to it here (and download to your iPod) or in the player above as well. Also be sure to check out blog post on our favorite quotes from the show!
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May 10: ScreamFree Parenting Founder Hal Runkel Talks Relationships
In his book, “ScreamFree Parenting: The Revolutionary Approach To Raising Your Kids By Keeping Your Cool,” marriage and family therapist Hal Edward Runkel encourages parents to stop trying to control their kids and start controlling their own emotional responses instead.
Join us as we talk with Hal about parenting, marriages, and how parents can “calm themselves down and grow themselves up” in order to connect with their kids and each other.
Hal will be the keynote speaker at our Mommybites Summit: The Ultimate Moms Night Out happening May 19 at the Columbia Faculty House in NYC. It’s an evening to meet other parents; enjoy wine and snacks; check out a variety of cool kids’ products and services; and hear from notable parenting experts.
Go here to learn more about the 2011 Mommybites Summit.
We’d like to thank our sponsor for this BlogTalkRadio episode: Britax. Britax is a leading child seat manufacturer. For more than three decades, it has been a pioneer in developing car seats that enhance safety. Britax is also one our co-sponsors of the 2011 Mommybites Summit on May 19 in NYC.
Did you miss the show?
If so, you can still listen to it here or in the player above as well. Also be sure to check out blog post on our favorite quotes from the show!
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April 26: Mommybites Summit Roundtable | Hot Parenting Topics
The Mommybites Summit: The Ultimate Moms Night Out, has become one of NYC’s most popular and talked about parenting events. It’s a night to mingle with other parents that have kids of all ages and hear the industries’ leading parenting experts discussing hot, edgy topics.
Join Laura & Heather as they lead a panel of the 2011 Mommybites Summit speakers during a round table discussion on current parenting hot topics.
This week’s guest include:
- Jennifer Link: founder for Sweet Pea Baby Planners New York
- Susan Hunt Stevens: founder and CEO of Practically Green
- Sarah Finnie Robinson: Director of Social Programming at Practically Green
- Keith Schneider: Senior Vice President of PEM America & product safety expert
Go here to learn more about the 2011 Mommybites Summit.
Did you miss the show?
If so, you can still listen to it here or in the player above as well as check out blog post on our favorite quotes from the show!
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Tuesday, April 12 at 1- 2 p.m. ET: Mommybites Summit Roundtable | Hot Parenting Topics
The Mommybites Summit: The Ultimate Moms Night Out, has become one of NYC’s most popular and talked about parenting events. It’s a night to mingle with other parents that have kids of all ages and hear the industries’ leading parenting experts discussing hot, edgy topics.
Join Laura & Heather as they lead a panel of the 2011 Mommybites Summit speakers during a round table discussion on current parenting hot topics.
This week’s guest include:
- Dustin Bryson, social media and marketing expert, the Chief Marketing Officer at Envirocon Technologies
- Marsha Greenberg, therapist and author in New York City
- Kristen Chase, mother, blogger at Motherhood Uncensored, and sex columnist for Imperfectparent.com.
Go here to learn more about the 2011 Mommybites Summit.
Did you miss the show?
If so, you can still listen to it here or in the player above as well as check out blog post on our favorite quotes from the show!
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Tuesday, March 29 at 1 – 2 p.m. ET: Dad Talk: Let’s Hear What’s On Their Minds
Dad: a father or male parent; any male ancestor, especially the founder of a race, family,or line.
It’s time for us to check in with the other parent, dads! We’re going to be talking live with a group of dads about the another side of the parenting equation. We’ll get some keen insight into how they feel about pregnancy, sleepless nights, raising a toddler, quality time with their kids, and more! Make sure you join us as we probe into the minds of dads and ask them WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!
Our dad guests this week include:
- Lance Somerfeld, NYC Dads Group blog founder & at-home dad of a two-year old son
- Greg Zellers of Telling Dad; husband to one, father to three, stranger to millions
- Brad Powell, Co-Founder DadLabs.com, devoted husband and father to 3!
Did you miss the show?
If so, you can still listen to it here or in the player above or check out blog post on key take-aways from the show!
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Mommy ‘Bites’ Round Table | Hot Parenting Topics
As parents we face tough decisions on a daily basis, many of which are choices that we have to make on behalf of our children. Very often these choices vary from parent to parent as well as from mom to dad. There is tons of information coming from experts but it’s time parents have their voices heard too!
Join Laura & Heather as they lead a panel of parents during a round table discussion on current parenting hot topics. Moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers, neighbors, and more will be joining our show to share their opinions on the tough stuff of parenting.
This week’s topics include:
- Helicopter Parenting v. Free-Range Parenting
- Public v. Private Education
Our round table of moms this week includes:
- Holly Rosen Fink: a writer, blogger, & consultant from NYC
- Jen Rabulan-Bertram: writer & blogger from NJ
Check out our blog post to learn more about our great mom panel!
Feel free to check out our blog and Facebook page, where we have started discussions and shared research on these topics. We will be sure to integrate your comments and questions into our live discussion on March 15.
Did you miss the show?
If so, you can still listen to it here or in the player above!
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“Bullying and Peer Relationships: Not Child’s Play”
As early as preschool, children face such challenges as making a new friend, maintaining existing friendships, fitting into peer groups and avoiding bullies, and all of these interpersonal skills require both complex thinking and behavioral skills.
Join us for a frank and informative discussion on BULLYING and PEER RELATIONSHIPS with Hannah Wiltshire of Everyday Parenting and Evan Flamenbaum, of Piece of Mind Associates. They will address some of the many social issues your child may face including:
- Cliques
- Joining a group
- Bullying
- Aggressive play
- Gender stereotypes
Developing high quality peer relationships and friendships are important because young people who have difficulties in developing or maintaining friendships are more likely to—
- Engage in aggressive behavior
- Report low academic achievement and high unemployment later in life
- Exhibit higher degrees of loneliness and depression
Everyday Parenting is a one-stop shop for New York City parents looking for information, guidance and support. We help expectant parents through parents with teens with a wide range of issues. We run workshops and parenting groups throughout the city and provide individual, couples and family counseling and consultations.
Hannah Wiltshire, LMSW, MS Ed. and Ruth Wyatt, LMSW, MA are the directors of Everyday Parenting. They are both NYC parents, educators and clinicians. Between them, they have over 40 years experience working with parents and families, and developing and leading workshops.
Evan Flamenbaum, M.A., M.A., M.S.W. is a certified school counselor and a licensed social worker in New York. Evan is currently head of the counseling department at an independent school in Manhattan. He is also in private practice as a psychotherapist who specializes in working with adolescents and young adults with learning disabilities. In addition, Evan is co-owner of Piece of Mind Associates, an education consulting business that provides individual consultation as well as group workshops on researched-based learning strategies for students, schools and businesses
Did you miss the show?
If so, you can still listen to it here or in the player above!
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Is Your Child Safe in this Digital Age: How to Share Without Oversharing
Did you miss the show?
If so, you can still listen to it here!
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The Post-Baby Marriage: It ‘Aint What It Used To Be!
Our first show was a doozy! The number one New Year’s resolution that our community shared on our blog was “strengthening their relationship with their spouse/partner.” So, we asked relationship coach & psychotherapist Dana Dorfman to be our guest and answer your relationship questions live on our show. She answered anything from dealing with conflicts over money to division of household labor to spicing up your sex life.
Did you miss the show?
If so, you can still listen to it here!
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