http://odeo.com/channels/6176-Manic-Mommies KristinBrandt no The trials and tribulations, joys and triumphs of Erin and Kristin - two working mothers trying to do it all, and do it all well (or just good enough)! Shows feature honest, funny chats about motherhood, pop culture, and the crazy act of balancing work and family. Manic Mommies is driven by Saturn, and by our fabulous Gal Pals! The trials and tribulations, joys and triumphs of Erin and Kristin - two working mothers trying to do it all, and do it all well (or just good enough)! Shows feature honest, funny chats about motherhood, pop culture, and the crazy act of balancing work and family. Manic Mommies is driven by Saturn, and by our fabulous Gal Pals! Refreshingly honest talk for moms trying to do it all! en 40 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800 Family http://odeo.com/episodes/25434311-MM-190-True-Mom-Confessions-from-Escape-09-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 We're back from Napa and reentry into our everyday lives is not nearly as much fun as getting away with 160 of our dearest fans (although it was so great to hear those squeals of "Mommy!" when we arrived home). Even if you weren't with us in person, you were with us in spirit. Listen in throughout the month to get a feel for the fun and the sisterhood of the weekend â starting with "true mom confessions" with authors Amy Nobile and Trisha Ashworth. We're back from Napa and reentry into our everyday lives is not nearly as much fun as getting away with 160 of our dearest fans (although it was so great to hear those squeals of "Mommy!" when we arrived home). Even if you weren't with us in person, you were with us in spirit. Listen in throughout the month to get a feel for the fun and the sisterhood of the weekend â starting with "true mom confessions" with authors Amy Nobile and Trisha Ashworth. We're back from Napa and reentry into our everyday lives is not nearly as much fun as getting away with 160 of our dearest fans (although it was so great to hear those squeals of "Mommy!" when we arrived home). Even if you weren't with us in person, you were with us in spirit. Listen in throughout the month to get a feel for the fun and the sisterhood of the weekend â starting with "true mom confessions" with authors Amy Nobile and Trisha Ashworth. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25434311 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/25392163-MM-189-The-Possibility-of-Everything-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 What would you do if your 3-year-old daughter had an imaginary friend who caused her to speak a mysterious language and lash out at others? What if parenting books, friends and pediatricians could offer you little help or support? Would you travel to Central America  to see a nontraditional healer? Author Hope Edelman did. This week she joins us to talk about her memoir The Possibility of Everything, and her plight to bring harmony and wellness back to her family through some extraordinary means. What would you do if your 3-year-old daughter had an imaginary friend who caused her to speak a mysterious language and lash out at others? What if parenting books, friends and pediatricians could offer you little help or support? Would you travel to Central America  to see a nontraditional healer? Author Hope Edelman did. This week she joins us to talk about her memoir The Possibility of Everything, and her plight to bring harmony and wellness back to her family through some extraordinary means. What would you do if your 3-year-old daughter had an imaginary friend who caused her to speak a mysterious language and lash out at others? What if parenting books, friends and pediatricians could offer you little help or support? Would you travel to Central America  to see a nontraditional healer? Author Hope Edelman did. This week she joins us to talk about her memoir The Possibility of Everything, and her plight to bring harmony and wellness back to her family through some extraordinary means. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25392163 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:29:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/25379706-MM-188-Pacify-Me-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 After an unexpected week off, the Manic Mommies take a few moments to catch up on recent life events: business travel, poison oak and the first parent-teacher conferences of the year. We're also joined by author/comedian Chris Mancini whose hilarious new book Pacify Me is a laugh out loud read for any new or experienced parent. It's good to get a dad's perspective every once and a while! After an unexpected week off, the Manic Mommies take a few moments to catch up on recent life events: business travel, poison oak and the first parent-teacher conferences of the year. We're also joined by author/comedian Chris Mancini whose hilarious new book Pacify Me is a laugh out loud read for any new or experienced parent. It's good to get a dad's perspective every once and a while! After an unexpected week off, the Manic Mommies take a few moments to catch up on recent life events: business travel, poison oak and the first parent-teacher conferences of the year. We're also joined by author/comedian Chris Mancini whose hilarious new book Pacify Me is a laugh out loud read for any new or experienced parent. It's good to get a dad's perspective every once and a while! tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25379706 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:52:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/25275322-MM-187-The-Meal-Makeover-Moms-Visit-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 The Meal Makeover Moms visit Kristin's kitchen to answer all of our healthy eating questions. They also give one of Kristin's family's favorite recipes, Fish Chowder, a meal makeover (it was delicious!). Special thanks to Meal Makeover Moms Escape Sponsors - Coleman Natural and Cabot. The Meal Makeover Moms visit Kristin's kitchen to answer all of our healthy eating questions. They also give one of Kristin's family's favorite recipes, Fish Chowder, a meal makeover (it was delicious!). Special thanks to Meal Makeover Moms Escape Sponsors - Coleman Natural and Cabot. The Meal Makeover Moms visit Kristin's kitchen to answer all of our healthy eating questions. They also give one of Kristin's family's favorite recipes, Fish Chowder, a meal makeover (it was delicious!). Special thanks to Meal Makeover Moms Escape Sponsors - Coleman Natural and Cabot. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25275322 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:53:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/25236298-MM-186-How-do-you-stay-fit-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 The Manic Mommies took a time out to get a little shopping done, meeting listeners and friends at the new Champion store at Wrentham Premium Outlets. During our visit we found out some of the ways they are staying fit - from karate to power jump roping (how dangerous does that sound??), we were so impressed by their commitment to getting moving. Maybe it will inspire Erin and Kristin to do the same! We also welcome our first Escape sponsor spotlight: Coleman Natural Foods. The Manic Mommies took a time out to get a little shopping done, meeting listeners and friends at the new Champion store at Wrentham Premium Outlets. During our visit we found out some of the ways they are staying fit - from karate to power jump roping (how dangerous does that sound??), we were so impressed by their commitment to getting moving. Maybe it will inspire Erin and Kristin to do the same! We also welcome our first Escape sponsor spotlight: Coleman Natural Foods. The Manic Mommies took a time out to get a little shopping done, meeting listeners and friends at the new Champion store at Wrentham Premium Outlets. During our visit we found out some of the ways they are staying fit - from karate to power jump roping (how dangerous does that sound??), we were so impressed by their commitment to getting moving. Maybe it will inspire Erin and Kristin to do the same! We also welcome our first Escape sponsor spotlight: Coleman Natural Foods. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25236298 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:43:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/25202257-MM-185-Fall-into-TV-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Are you watching Mad Men? The Good Wife? Flash Forward? This week the Manic Mommies are joined by Meredith O'Brien, pop culture columnist and TV writer to talk all things TV. The new fall shows have started and we tell you which ones are worth your precious time and which ones are better left on the DVR. Are you watching Mad Men? The Good Wife? Flash Forward? This week the Manic Mommies are joined by Meredith O'Brien, pop culture columnist and TV writer to talk all things TV. The new fall shows have started and we tell you which ones are worth your precious time and which ones are better left on the DVR. Are you watching Mad Men? The Good Wife? Flash Forward? This week the Manic Mommies are joined by Meredith O'Brien, pop culture columnist and TV writer to talk all things TV. The new fall shows have started and we tell you which ones are worth your precious time and which ones are better left on the DVR. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25202257 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:53:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/25159708-MM-184-Happy-at-Work-Happy-at-Home-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Can working moms every really be happy at work and happy at home? Caitlin Friedman, co-author of the new book Happy at Work, Happy at Home: The Girls' Guide to Being a Working Mom tells us how to avoid some of the most common traps working moms fall in to (banish that guilt!) and explains why it's important to always feel secure in our career and lifestyle choices. Can working moms every really be happy at work and happy at home? Caitlin Friedman, co-author of the new book Happy at Work, Happy at Home: The Girls' Guide to Being a Working Mom tells us how to avoid some of the most common traps working moms fall in to (banish that guilt!) and explains why it's important to always feel secure in our career and lifestyle choices. Can working moms every really be happy at work and happy at home? Caitlin Friedman, co-author of the new book Happy at Work, Happy at Home: The Girls' Guide to Being a Working Mom tells us how to avoid some of the most common traps working moms fall in to (banish that guilt!) and explains why it's important to always feel secure in our career and lifestyle choices. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25159708 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/25126779-MM-183-My-Little-Pakora-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 If you're one of the many moms who returned to her job after maternity leave thinking, "I am not cut out for this anymore," you'll love this week's interview. Sonia Gupta is an inspiration. The owner of her own organic baby clothing lineâMy Little PakoraâSonia is introducing a product moms can believe in while also giving back a share of her profits to the Grameen Foundation. All this from her kitchen table. Who says you can't reinvent yourself after baby? If you're one of the many moms who returned to her job after maternity leave thinking, "I am not cut out for this anymore," you'll love this week's interview. Sonia Gupta is an inspiration. The owner of her own organic baby clothing lineâMy Little PakoraâSonia is introducing a product moms can believe in while also giving back a share of her profits to the Grameen Foundation. All this from her kitchen table. Who says you can't reinvent yourself after baby? If you're one of the many moms who returned to her job after maternity leave thinking, "I am not cut out for this anymore," you'll love this week's interview. Sonia Gupta is an inspiration. The owner of her own organic baby clothing lineâMy Little PakoraâSonia is introducing a product moms can believe in while also giving back a share of her profits to the Grameen Foundation. All this from her kitchen table. Who says you can't reinvent yourself after baby? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25126779 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:34:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/25088546-MM-182-The-Magazine-Rack-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 When life gets a little too crazy, we like nothing more than curling up with our stack of unread magazines. This week, we read the magazines with you, although we get a little off track with our extensive commentary on everything from chronically tardy mommies (who, me?), to new school bus drivers, to taking a job with your former employer. When life gets a little too crazy, we like nothing more than curling up with our stack of unread magazines. This week, we read the magazines with you, although we get a little off track with our extensive commentary on everything from chronically tardy mommies (who, me?), to new school bus drivers, to taking a job with your former employer. When life gets a little too crazy, we like nothing more than curling up with our stack of unread magazines. This week, we read the magazines with you, although we get a little off track with our extensive commentary on everything from chronically tardy mommies (who, me?), to new school bus drivers, to taking a job with your former employer. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25088546 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:50:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/25056134-MM-181-Stuff-Our-Listeners-Love-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 The summer is (finally) over and the kids are heading back to school. But first, we discuss decommissioning the camp stuff (stinky shoes anyone?); getting back in the school groove, and the stuff we love these days. We also welcome to awesome listeners from California who join us for our first listener call-in show! The summer is (finally) over and the kids are heading back to school. But first, we discuss decommissioning the camp stuff (stinky shoes anyone?); getting back in the school groove, and the stuff we love these days. We also welcome to awesome listeners from California who join us for our first listener call-in show! The summer is (finally) over and the kids are heading back to school. But first, we discuss decommissioning the camp stuff (stinky shoes anyone?); getting back in the school groove, and the stuff we love these days. We also welcome to awesome listeners from California who join us for our first listener call-in show! tag:odeo.com,2009-09-01,25056134 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:38:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/25016234-MM-180-Postcard-from-New-York-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Summer is winding down, change is in the air, Erin's in New York with the in-laws and Kristin's home with her family. This week's show was recorded via Skype and with one week to go before school starts we talk about the final summer family road trip, senseless school supply lists (box of Saltines, really?) and school lunches. Summer is winding down, change is in the air, Erin's in New York with the in-laws and Kristin's home with her family. This week's show was recorded via Skype and with one week to go before school starts we talk about the final summer family road trip, senseless school supply lists (box of Saltines, really?) and school lunches. Summer is winding down, change is in the air, Erin's in New York with the in-laws and Kristin's home with her family. This week's show was recorded via Skype and with one week to go before school starts we talk about the final summer family road trip, senseless school supply lists (box of Saltines, really?) and school lunches. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-24,25016234 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:03:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24972491-MM-179-Honey-I-lost-my-job-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 This week we're joined by Dr. Joe Siegler, executive coach, board-certified psychiatrist, and founder of Chicago's Full Life Centers to discuss how to set and achieve goals in your life. We discuss everything from coping with job loss to check-listing our spouses and whether coaching might be a better alternative to traditional therapy. But first, a little talk about kids' movies, bromances and summer "vacations" (a.k.a. change of scenery for the week). This week we're joined by Dr. Joe Siegler, executive coach, board-certified psychiatrist, and founder of Chicago's Full Life Centers to discuss how to set and achieve goals in your life. We discuss everything from coping with job loss to check-listing our spouses and whether coaching might be a better alternative to traditional therapy. But first, a little talk about kids' movies, bromances and summer "vacations" (a.k.a. change of scenery for the week). This week we're joined by Dr. Joe Siegler, executive coach, board-certified psychiatrist, and founder of Chicago's Full Life Centers to discuss how to set and achieve goals in your life. We discuss everything from coping with job loss to check-listing our spouses and whether coaching might be a better alternative to traditional therapy. But first, a little talk about kids' movies, bromances and summer "vacations" (a.k.a. change of scenery for the week). tag:odeo.com,2009-08-16,24972491 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:11:00 -0700 yes Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24939899-MM-178-5-MM-Rewind-%C3%A2-Interview-with-Kate-Gosselin-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 We've been like two ships passing in the night, as Kristin wrapped up her staycation with a road trip and Erin started her family vacation on Saturday. So we're recycling our Earth Day show from 2008 that features an interview with Kate Gosselin, conducted long before she became the favorite of tabloid magazine editors and paparazzi everywhere. We'll be back next week with a whole new episode featuring a great interview with Dr. Joe Siegler, author of the book Fire Your Therapist. We've been like two ships passing in the night, as Kristin wrapped up her staycation with a road trip and Erin started her family vacation on Saturday. So we're recycling our Earth Day show from 2008 that features an interview with Kate Gosselin, conducted long before she became the favorite of tabloid magazine editors and paparazzi everywhere. We'll be back next week with a whole new episode featuring a great interview with Dr. Joe Siegler, author of the book Fire Your Therapist. We've been like two ships passing in the night, as Kristin wrapped up her staycation with a road trip and Erin started her family vacation on Saturday. So we're recycling our Earth Day show from 2008 that features an interview with Kate Gosselin, conducted long before she became the favorite of tabloid magazine editors and paparazzi everywhere. We'll be back next week with a whole new episode featuring a great interview with Dr. Joe Siegler, author of the book Fire Your Therapist. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-10,24939899 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:16:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24905747-MM-178-Tips-for-the-Digital-Mom-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 This week we welcome Jen Mazzon from Google to the show. Jen is a busy working mom of three, including a set of twins, and she shares with us some of the ways online computing has helped simplify her work and home lives. Could these tools help you, too? We've also put together a great tip sheet listing our favorite online tools and resources for the digital mom. Find it on ManicMommies.com. Then Kristin fills us in on her glorious (or not so glorious) staycation. This week we welcome Jen Mazzon from Google to the show. Jen is a busy working mom of three, including a set of twins, and she shares with us some of the ways online computing has helped simplify her work and home lives. Could these tools help you, too? We've also put together a great tip sheet listing our favorite online tools and resources for the digital mom. Find it on ManicMommies.com. Then Kristin fills us in on her glorious (or not so glorious) staycation. This week we welcome Jen Mazzon from Google to the show. Jen is a busy working mom of three, including a set of twins, and she shares with us some of the ways online computing has helped simplify her work and home lives. Could these tools help you, too? We've also put together a great tip sheet listing our favorite online tools and resources for the digital mom. Find it on ManicMommies.com. Then Kristin fills us in on her glorious (or not so glorious) staycation. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-03,24905747 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:53:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24872927-MM-177-Notes-from-the-Motherlode-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434  The Manic Mommies hit the road, visiting Chicago for BlogHer, the massive conference and tradeshow for women bloggers. During our trip we had the pleasure of interviewing New York Times reporter and Motherlode blogger, Lisa Belkin about the next generation of parents, equally shared parenting and the myth of "balance." We also heard American Idol alumnae Brooke White as she performed songs from her new album, High Hopes & Heartbreaks.  The Manic Mommies hit the road, visiting Chicago for BlogHer, the massive conference and tradeshow for women bloggers. During our trip we had the pleasure of interviewing New York Times reporter and Motherlode blogger, Lisa Belkin about the next generation of parents, equally shared parenting and the myth of "balance." We also heard American Idol alumnae Brooke White as she performed songs from her new album, High Hopes & Heartbreaks.  The Manic Mommies hit the road, visiting Chicago for BlogHer, the massive conference and tradeshow for women bloggers. During our trip we had the pleasure of interviewing New York Times reporter and Motherlode blogger, Lisa Belkin about the next generation of parents, equally shared parenting and the myth of "balance." We also heard American Idol alumnae Brooke White as she performed songs from her new album, High Hopes & Heartbreaks. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-27,24872927 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:08:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24833074-MM-176-A-house-call-with-Dr-Rob-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Our resident pediatrician Dr. Rob makes a house call to our studio this week (otherwise known as Kristin's kitchen) to answer our listeners' questions. We talk about everything from kids with cross eyes to tween anxiety and the role of probiotics. We also learn how Dr. Rob sets limits on screen time in his own home. But first a funny tale of a summer weekend that both startsâand endsâwith weiners. Our resident pediatrician Dr. Rob makes a house call to our studio this week (otherwise known as Kristin's kitchen) to answer our listeners' questions. We talk about everything from kids with cross eyes to tween anxiety and the role of probiotics. We also learn how Dr. Rob sets limits on screen time in his own home. But first a funny tale of a summer weekend that both startsâand endsâwith weiners. Our resident pediatrician Dr. Rob makes a house call to our studio this week (otherwise known as Kristin's kitchen) to answer our listeners' questions. We talk about everything from kids with cross eyes to tween anxiety and the role of probiotics. We also learn how Dr. Rob sets limits on screen time in his own home. But first a funny tale of a summer weekend that both startsâand endsâwith weiners. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24833074 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:44:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24798255-MM-175-Birthday-parties-getaways-and-sing-a-longs-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Erin is off for her girls-only weekend on the Vineyard while Kristin's home hosting her son's birthday party. We also welcome back Heather Snavely from Microsoft & Xbox who helps with our first Escape related announcement (they are sponsoring our "sing-a-long" night at the Escape), gives us a video-game update, and talks about how her daughter can bring her back to Earth after a week rubbing elbows with celebrities. Erin is off for her girls-only weekend on the Vineyard while Kristin's home hosting her son's birthday party. We also welcome back Heather Snavely from Microsoft & Xbox who helps with our first Escape related announcement (they are sponsoring our "sing-a-long" night at the Escape), gives us a video-game update, and talks about how her daughter can bring her back to Earth after a week rubbing elbows with celebrities. Erin is off for her girls-only weekend on the Vineyard while Kristin's home hosting her son's birthday party. We also welcome back Heather Snavely from Microsoft & Xbox who helps with our first Escape related announcement (they are sponsoring our "sing-a-long" night at the Escape), gives us a video-game update, and talks about how her daughter can bring her back to Earth after a week rubbing elbows with celebrities. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-13,24798255 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:10:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24746240-MM-174-Summer-Camp-Catchup-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 We've made it through the first week of "summer!" In this short show, we catch up on how it went â one week of rain derailed most of Erin's "Camp Mommy" plans while Kristin's kids came home waterlogged from day camp. The weather has got to get better now that July is here... right? We've made it through the first week of "summer!" In this short show, we catch up on how it went â one week of rain derailed most of Erin's "Camp Mommy" plans while Kristin's kids came home waterlogged from day camp. The weather has got to get better now that July is here... right? We've made it through the first week of "summer!" In this short show, we catch up on how it went â one week of rain derailed most of Erin's "Camp Mommy" plans while Kristin's kids came home waterlogged from day camp. The weather has got to get better now that July is here... right? tag:odeo.com,2009-07-05,24746240 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:24:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24745820-MM-173-That-s-It-Mommy-You-re-in-a-Time-Out-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Where do Manic Mommies turn when they need a shoulder to cry on, a friend who will just listen (and not judge) or words of wisdom from someone who's been there, done that? They go under the big tent. This week we read through the Manic Mommies big tent forums and share our thoughts on the conversations listeners are having without us. But first, a story of how a single dirty dish landed one of the Manic Mommies in a self-imposed time out. Where do Manic Mommies turn when they need a shoulder to cry on, a friend who will just listen (and not judge) or words of wisdom from someone who's been there, done that? They go under the big tent. This week we read through the Manic Mommies big tent forums and share our thoughts on the conversations listeners are having without us. But first, a story of how a single dirty dish landed one of the Manic Mommies in a self-imposed time out. Where do Manic Mommies turn when they need a shoulder to cry on, a friend who will just listen (and not judge) or words of wisdom from someone who's been there, done that? They go under the big tent. This week we read through the Manic Mommies big tent forums and share our thoughts on the conversations listeners are having without us. But first, a story of how a single dirty dish landed one of the Manic Mommies in a self-imposed time out. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-22,24745820 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:38:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24706562-MM-172-Magazines-and-End-of-School-Madness-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Raise your hand if you think the end-of-school season is crazier than the holidays! The Manic Mommies take break from the madness to catch up on the huge pile of magazines that has been gathering in their homes. We discuss television, celebrity gossip, bed wetting (again), birthdays (again) and anything else that comes to mind. Raise your hand if you think the end-of-school season is crazier than the holidays! The Manic Mommies take break from the madness to catch up on the huge pile of magazines that has been gathering in their homes. We discuss television, celebrity gossip, bed wetting (again), birthdays (again) and anything else that comes to mind. Raise your hand if you think the end-of-school season is crazier than the holidays! The Manic Mommies take break from the madness to catch up on the huge pile of magazines that has been gathering in their homes. We discuss television, celebrity gossip, bed wetting (again), birthdays (again) and anything else that comes to mind. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-15,24706562 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:10:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24668281-MM-171-Just-Two-Moms-with-Microphones-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 This week we simply unwind in front of the microphones and chat about what's on our minds: selling out the escape, bed wetting (why can't parents be more honest about this?), kids who talk back (not that we know any) and therapy. When on the couch, is it really necessary to focus on the past to deal with the present? This week we simply unwind in front of the microphones and chat about what's on our minds: selling out the escape, bed wetting (why can't parents be more honest about this?), kids who talk back (not that we know any) and therapy. When on the couch, is it really necessary to focus on the past to deal with the present? This week we simply unwind in front of the microphones and chat about what's on our minds: selling out the escape, bed wetting (why can't parents be more honest about this?), kids who talk back (not that we know any) and therapy. When on the couch, is it really necessary to focus on the past to deal with the present? tag:odeo.com,2009-06-08,24668281 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:20:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24634658-MM-170-Living-in-a-Digital-Nation-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Following up on the success of the documentary "Growing Up Online," producer Rachel Dretzin is turning her lens on the rest of us in the new Frontline project, Digital Nation. She and her team are exploring the effect of technology on all of us â the way we live, the way we work, the way we connect with others, even the way we think! Following up on the success of the documentary "Growing Up Online," producer Rachel Dretzin is turning her lens on the rest of us in the new Frontline project, Digital Nation. She and her team are exploring the effect of technology on all of us â the way we live, the way we work, the way we connect with others, even the way we think! Following up on the success of the documentary "Growing Up Online," producer Rachel Dretzin is turning her lens on the rest of us in the new Frontline project, Digital Nation. She and her team are exploring the effect of technology on all of us â the way we live, the way we work, the way we connect with others, even the way we think! tag:odeo.com,2009-05-31,24634658 Sun, 31 May 2009 18:25:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24607978-MM-169-Raising-Free-Range-Kids-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Would you let your child take the subway alone? How about wait for the bus, walk to a neighbor or ride around the 'hood on his or her bicycle? As parents of growing boys, the Manic Mommies are trying to figure when, and how, to let our kids explore their independence. Which is why we were so excited to welcome Lenore Skenazy, author of "Free-Range Kids", who was vilified in the press for allowing her 9-year old son to ride the subway by himself. We discuss how to raise a free-range kid, and why parents today are so scared of letting go. Would you let your child take the subway alone? How about wait for the bus, walk to a neighbor or ride around the 'hood on his or her bicycle? As parents of growing boys, the Manic Mommies are trying to figure when, and how, to let our kids explore their independence. Which is why we were so excited to welcome Lenore Skenazy, author of "Free-Range Kids", who was vilified in the press for allowing her 9-year old son to ride the subway by himself. We discuss how to raise a free-range kid, and why parents today are so scared of letting go. Would you let your child take the subway alone? How about wait for the bus, walk to a neighbor or ride around the 'hood on his or her bicycle? As parents of growing boys, the Manic Mommies are trying to figure when, and how, to let our kids explore their independence. Which is why we were so excited to welcome Lenore Skenazy, author of "Free-Range Kids", who was vilified in the press for allowing her 9-year old son to ride the subway by himself. We discuss how to raise a free-range kid, and why parents today are so scared of letting go. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-25,24607978 Mon, 25 May 2009 19:34:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24589317-MM-168-5-Chatting-with-James-Denton-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Erin takes time out of her crazy-busy schedule to chat with Desperate Housewives' James Denton. They talk about the weather (really??), baseball, kids, paparazzi and the Desperate Housewives season finale (fear not - no spoilers). An active volunteer, James is traveling to Boston to host Share the Beat, a star-studded fundraising event to benefit The American Society of Transplantation endowment which was created to support transplant research and the training of transplant professionals and the Redford AnimAction Project: It's a Rap, an educational outreach program geared toward youth and dedicated to raising transplant awareness. Don't get too jealous ladies, right after she hung up with James, Erin was back to shuttling kids around, grocery shopping and preparing for a couple days on the road. Who says she doesn't live the glamorous life? Erin takes time out of her crazy-busy schedule to chat with Desperate Housewives' James Denton. They talk about the weather (really??), baseball, kids, paparazzi and the Desperate Housewives season finale (fear not - no spoilers). An active volunteer, James is traveling to Boston to host Share the Beat, a star-studded fundraising event to benefit The American Society of Transplantation endowment which was created to support transplant research and the training of transplant professionals and the Redford AnimAction Project: It's a Rap, an educational outreach program geared toward youth and dedicated to raising transplant awareness. Don't get too jealous ladies, right after she hung up with James, Erin was back to shuttling kids around, grocery shopping and preparing for a couple days on the road. Who says she doesn't live the glamorous life? Erin takes time out of her crazy-busy schedule to chat with Desperate Housewives' James Denton. They talk about the weather (really??), baseball, kids, paparazzi and the Desperate Housewives season finale (fear not - no spoilers). An active volunteer, James is traveling to Boston to host Share the Beat, a star-studded fundraising event to benefit The American Society of Transplantation endowment which was created to support transplant research and the training of transplant professionals and the Redford AnimAction Project: It's a Rap, an educational outreach program geared toward youth and dedicated to raising transplant awareness. Don't get too jealous ladies, right after she hung up with James, Erin was back to shuttling kids around, grocery shopping and preparing for a couple days on the road. Who says she doesn't live the glamorous life? tag:odeo.com,2009-05-20,24589317 Wed, 20 May 2009 19:08:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24577700-MM-168-Options-Not-Obligations-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Do you wish you had more time to do the things that are most important to you in life, like spending more time with your children, volunteering in your community, or cultivating a passion or hobby? This week's guest is family first entrepreneur Marc Warnke, author of Options Not Obligations: Enrich Your Personal Life by Rethinking Your Financial Life. Marc explains how to have fun by consuming less while learning to break free from the financial obligations that limit our creativity and spirit. Do you wish you had more time to do the things that are most important to you in life, like spending more time with your children, volunteering in your community, or cultivating a passion or hobby? This week's guest is family first entrepreneur Marc Warnke, author of Options Not Obligations: Enrich Your Personal Life by Rethinking Your Financial Life. Marc explains how to have fun by consuming less while learning to break free from the financial obligations that limit our creativity and spirit. Do you wish you had more time to do the things that are most important to you in life, like spending more time with your children, volunteering in your community, or cultivating a passion or hobby? This week's guest is family first entrepreneur Marc Warnke, author of Options Not Obligations: Enrich Your Personal Life by Rethinking Your Financial Life. Marc explains how to have fun by consuming less while learning to break free from the financial obligations that limit our creativity and spirit. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,24577700 Mon, 18 May 2009 12:15:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24553964-MM-167-Happy-Manic-Mother-s-Day-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Ah, Mother's Day. For us, it was almost like any other, except there was little arguing from the spouses. We heard "Yes, Dear" a lot and we'll admit, it was like music to our ears. While our kids run roughshod in Kristin's backyard (get outside, now!) we chat about traditional male and female roles around the house and share bits from Dean Blizzard's One Funny Mother Show. Anyone poop the letter J in your house this week? Ah, Mother's Day. For us, it was almost like any other, except there was little arguing from the spouses. We heard "Yes, Dear" a lot and we'll admit, it was like music to our ears. While our kids run roughshod in Kristin's backyard (get outside, now!) we chat about traditional male and female roles around the house and share bits from Dean Blizzard's One Funny Mother Show. Anyone poop the letter J in your house this week? Ah, Mother's Day. For us, it was almost like any other, except there was little arguing from the spouses. We heard "Yes, Dear" a lot and we'll admit, it was like music to our ears. While our kids run roughshod in Kristin's backyard (get outside, now!) we chat about traditional male and female roles around the house and share bits from Dean Blizzard's One Funny Mother Show. Anyone poop the letter J in your house this week? tag:odeo.com,2009-05-11,24553964 Mon, 11 May 2009 08:30:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24535377-MM-166-When-Mommy-is-in-therapy-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 It's finally happened, one of the mommies has taken the leap and started seeing a family therapist. Want to take bets on which one took the plunge? Our weekly chit chat turns from family counseling to shared responsibilities, husbands, kids, and our other complaints. Seriously, who needs professionals when we can just vent to each other - and you! It's finally happened, one of the mommies has taken the leap and started seeing a family therapist. Want to take bets on which one took the plunge? Our weekly chit chat turns from family counseling to shared responsibilities, husbands, kids, and our other complaints. Seriously, who needs professionals when we can just vent to each other - and you! It's finally happened, one of the mommies has taken the leap and started seeing a family therapist. Want to take bets on which one took the plunge? Our weekly chit chat turns from family counseling to shared responsibilities, husbands, kids, and our other complaints. Seriously, who needs professionals when we can just vent to each other - and you! tag:odeo.com,2009-05-04,24535377 Mon, 04 May 2009 09:20:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24535378-MM-165-ADHD-Poop-and-Swine-Flu-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 We welcome back one of our favorite pediatricians - Dr. Mike of Pediacast. We've put him in the Manic Mommies hot seat to answer our questions about poop (of course); diagnosing ADHD; medications; ticks and swine flu (why didn't anyone tell us parenthood was so... disgusting?). We also talk about spring break and Disney's newest nature flick. We welcome back one of our favorite pediatricians - Dr. Mike of Pediacast. We've put him in the Manic Mommies hot seat to answer our questions about poop (of course); diagnosing ADHD; medications; ticks and swine flu (why didn't anyone tell us parenthood was so... disgusting?). We also talk about spring break and Disney's newest nature flick. We welcome back one of our favorite pediatricians - Dr. Mike of Pediacast. We've put him in the Manic Mommies hot seat to answer our questions about poop (of course); diagnosing ADHD; medications; ticks and swine flu (why didn't anyone tell us parenthood was so... disgusting?). We also talk about spring break and Disney's newest nature flick. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-27,24535378 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:08:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24473575-MM-164-Spring-Fever-and-Fantasy-Baseball-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 It feels like spring has finally sprung here in Massachusetts and we've got the fever. We're even talking fantasy baseball with Erin's husband, Mike. Kristin explains how she managed to make not one, but TWO children cry at the first neighborhood BBQ of the year and we seek the truth on what makes a woman a Messie or a Cleanie. Messies Anonymous anyone? It feels like spring has finally sprung here in Massachusetts and we've got the fever. We're even talking fantasy baseball with Erin's husband, Mike. Kristin explains how she managed to make not one, but TWO children cry at the first neighborhood BBQ of the year and we seek the truth on what makes a woman a Messie or a Cleanie. Messies Anonymous anyone? It feels like spring has finally sprung here in Massachusetts and we've got the fever. We're even talking fantasy baseball with Erin's husband, Mike. Kristin explains how she managed to make not one, but TWO children cry at the first neighborhood BBQ of the year and we seek the truth on what makes a woman a Messie or a Cleanie. Messies Anonymous anyone? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24473575 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:12:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24439206-MM-163-Banking-on-the-community-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Banks are stumbling. Markets are crashing. Home values are underwater.  When the financial world is upside down, how do you figure out where you should be putting your money? We welcome Steve Sousa, Senior Vice President at Framingham Co-operative Bank in Massachusetts, to help answer our bank-related questions. We discuss community banks, deposit insurance, mortgage refinancing and how to find the right bank for you. As they say in Kristin's favorite magazine, The Week, file this story under "boring but important." Banks are stumbling. Markets are crashing. Home values are underwater.  When the financial world is upside down, how do you figure out where you should be putting your money? We welcome Steve Sousa, Senior Vice President at Framingham Co-operative Bank in Massachusetts, to help answer our bank-related questions. We discuss community banks, deposit insurance, mortgage refinancing and how to find the right bank for you. As they say in Kristin's favorite magazine, The Week, file this story under "boring but important." Banks are stumbling. Markets are crashing. Home values are underwater.  When the financial world is upside down, how do you figure out where you should be putting your money? We welcome Steve Sousa, Senior Vice President at Framingham Co-operative Bank in Massachusetts, to help answer our bank-related questions. We discuss community banks, deposit insurance, mortgage refinancing and how to find the right bank for you. As they say in Kristin's favorite magazine, The Week, file this story under "boring but important." tag:odeo.com,2009-04-12,24439206 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:59:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24473576-MM-163-Who-s-minding-my-money-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Banks are stumbling. Markets are crashing. Home values are underwater.  When the financial world is upside down, how do you figure out where you should be putting your money? We welcome Steve Sousa, Senior Vice President at Framingham Co-operative Bank in Massachusetts, to help answer our bank-related questions. We discuss community banks, deposit insurance, mortgage refinancing and how to find the right bank for you. As they say in Kristin's favorite magazine, The Week, file this story under "boring but important." Banks are stumbling. Markets are crashing. Home values are underwater.  When the financial world is upside down, how do you figure out where you should be putting your money? We welcome Steve Sousa, Senior Vice President at Framingham Co-operative Bank in Massachusetts, to help answer our bank-related questions. We discuss community banks, deposit insurance, mortgage refinancing and how to find the right bank for you. As they say in Kristin's favorite magazine, The Week, file this story under "boring but important." Banks are stumbling. Markets are crashing. Home values are underwater.  When the financial world is upside down, how do you figure out where you should be putting your money? We welcome Steve Sousa, Senior Vice President at Framingham Co-operative Bank in Massachusetts, to help answer our bank-related questions. We discuss community banks, deposit insurance, mortgage refinancing and how to find the right bank for you. As they say in Kristin's favorite magazine, The Week, file this story under "boring but important." tag:odeo.com,2009-04-12,24473576 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:59:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24418615-MM-162-Mommy-Mojo-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Has motherhood sapped your mojo? This week we're joined by author and podcast host Amy Tiemann to discuss the new release of her book Mojo Mom. Do you view motherhood as the most important job you've ever had? Or do you look at it as a relationship between adult and child? Amy tells us why your answer is so important and offers some suggestions for getting your mojo back after baby. We have six copies of Mojo Mom to give away. Tell us how you got your mojo back at ManicMommies.com. Winners will be selected at random. Has motherhood sapped your mojo? This week we're joined by author and podcast host Amy Tiemann to discuss the new release of her book Mojo Mom. Do you view motherhood as the most important job you've ever had? Or do you look at it as a relationship between adult and child? Amy tells us why your answer is so important and offers some suggestions for getting your mojo back after baby. We have six copies of Mojo Mom to give away. Tell us how you got your mojo back at ManicMommies.com. Winners will be selected at random. Has motherhood sapped your mojo? This week we're joined by author and podcast host Amy Tiemann to discuss the new release of her book Mojo Mom. Do you view motherhood as the most important job you've ever had? Or do you look at it as a relationship between adult and child? Amy tells us why your answer is so important and offers some suggestions for getting your mojo back after baby. We have six copies of Mojo Mom to give away. Tell us how you got your mojo back at ManicMommies.com. Winners will be selected at random. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,24418615 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:17:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24389633-MM-161-Being-a-military-mom-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 We welcome Meredith Navario, a military mom with two kids (plus one on the way), who founded the web site "Okinawa Hai!" a hub for military families in Okinawa, Japan to connect and share resources. She shares with the Manic Mommies the joys and challenges of living life as a military wife and mom - how would you cope if you had to move every three years?? â  as well as her newest venture, Now Serving. We welcome Meredith Navario, a military mom with two kids (plus one on the way), who founded the web site "Okinawa Hai!" a hub for military families in Okinawa, Japan to connect and share resources. She shares with the Manic Mommies the joys and challenges of living life as a military wife and mom - how would you cope if you had to move every three years?? â  as well as her newest venture, Now Serving. We welcome Meredith Navario, a military mom with two kids (plus one on the way), who founded the web site "Okinawa Hai!" a hub for military families in Okinawa, Japan to connect and share resources. She shares with the Manic Mommies the joys and challenges of living life as a military wife and mom - how would you cope if you had to move every three years?? â  as well as her newest venture, Now Serving. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-30,24389633 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:30:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24351490-MM-160-Magazines-We-d-Read-April-Edition-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 The April issues of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) magazines have arrived in our mailboxes. This week we discuss stories making headlines including two new studies that explain why men don't notice our hair and how the female orgasm helps us to select the best mate. We also share tips for being a better friend, how to reduce allergens in your home, making time for sex. Truly, a mother's job is never done. The April issues of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) magazines have arrived in our mailboxes. This week we discuss stories making headlines including two new studies that explain why men don't notice our hair and how the female orgasm helps us to select the best mate. We also share tips for being a better friend, how to reduce allergens in your home, making time for sex. Truly, a mother's job is never done. The April issues of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) magazines have arrived in our mailboxes. This week we discuss stories making headlines including two new studies that explain why men don't notice our hair and how the female orgasm helps us to select the best mate. We also share tips for being a better friend, how to reduce allergens in your home, making time for sex. Truly, a mother's job is never done. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-24,24351490 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24310813-MM-159-Winning-the-Kindergarten-Lottery-and%C3%A2%C2%A6Where%C3%A2s-Sophie-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 It's been more than 12 days since the Manic Mommies have been in the same room together so this week we do what we do best: reveal our bad mommy moments from the week and laugh about the insanity that is our crazy busy lives. One of us forgot an early release day on the school calendar and the other "lost" her kids from her own driveway. And what episode would be complete without at least one "Where's Sophie?" moment. It's been more than 12 days since the Manic Mommies have been in the same room together so this week we do what we do best: reveal our bad mommy moments from the week and laugh about the insanity that is our crazy busy lives. One of us forgot an early release day on the school calendar and the other "lost" her kids from her own driveway. And what episode would be complete without at least one "Where's Sophie?" moment. It's been more than 12 days since the Manic Mommies have been in the same room together so this week we do what we do best: reveal our bad mommy moments from the week and laugh about the insanity that is our crazy busy lives. One of us forgot an early release day on the school calendar and the other "lost" her kids from her own driveway. And what episode would be complete without at least one "Where's Sophie?" moment. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-15,24310813 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:54:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24278177-MM-158-Sibling-Rivalry-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Erin and her family are away on vacation, Kristin is holding down the show with the help of Heather Kempskie and Lisa Hanson, authors of "The Siblings' Busy Book". We discuss sibling rivalry (why can't these kids get along??), chores, National Siblings Day and why we have become totally dependent on our GPS. Visit ManicMommies.com for show notes. Erin and her family are away on vacation, Kristin is holding down the show with the help of Heather Kempskie and Lisa Hanson, authors of "The Siblings' Busy Book". We discuss sibling rivalry (why can't these kids get along??), chores, National Siblings Day and why we have become totally dependent on our GPS. Visit ManicMommies.com for show notes. Erin and her family are away on vacation, Kristin is holding down the show with the help of Heather Kempskie and Lisa Hanson, authors of "The Siblings' Busy Book". We discuss sibling rivalry (why can't these kids get along??), chores, National Siblings Day and why we have become totally dependent on our GPS. Visit ManicMommies.com for show notes. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-09,24278177 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:46:00 -0700 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24248645-MM-157-Poisoned-Profits-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the grocery store, it turns out there is trouble brewing in the aisles. We are joined by journalist Alice Shabecoff, co-author of Poisoned Profits: the Toxic Assault on Our Children. Erin and Alice discuss the risk of chemical exposure â children today have higher rates of birth defects, asthma, cancer, autism and a frightening range of other neurological illnesses from ADHD to mental retardation, and other serious chronic illnesses compared to previous generations â and what parents can do now to protect their children. Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the grocery store, it turns out there is trouble brewing in the aisles. We are joined by journalist Alice Shabecoff, co-author of Poisoned Profits: the Toxic Assault on Our Children. Erin and Alice discuss the risk of chemical exposure â children today have higher rates of birth defects, asthma, cancer, autism and a frightening range of other neurological illnesses from ADHD to mental retardation, and other serious chronic illnesses compared to previous generations â and what parents can do now to protect their children. Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the grocery store, it turns out there is trouble brewing in the aisles. We are joined by journalist Alice Shabecoff, co-author of Poisoned Profits: the Toxic Assault on Our Children. Erin and Alice discuss the risk of chemical exposure â children today have higher rates of birth defects, asthma, cancer, autism and a frightening range of other neurological illnesses from ADHD to mental retardation, and other serious chronic illnesses compared to previous generations â and what parents can do now to protect their children. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-01,24248645 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:45:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24159029-MM-156-Coach-Kathy-is-in-the-House-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 This week the Manic Mommies receive a long overdue visit from resident parenting coach Kathy and we're tackling our listeners' parenting dilemmas. Among the topics we discuss: siblings who won't stop fighting, boys with "potty mouth," a girl who runs down the street when she doesn't get her way and what's considered a reasonable amount of time for mom to play with her children every day. Who said this parenting stuff was easy? This week the Manic Mommies receive a long overdue visit from resident parenting coach Kathy and we're tackling our listeners' parenting dilemmas. Among the topics we discuss: siblings who won't stop fighting, boys with "potty mouth," a girl who runs down the street when she doesn't get her way and what's considered a reasonable amount of time for mom to play with her children every day. Who said this parenting stuff was easy? This week the Manic Mommies receive a long overdue visit from resident parenting coach Kathy and we're tackling our listeners' parenting dilemmas. Among the topics we discuss: siblings who won't stop fighting, boys with "potty mouth," a girl who runs down the street when she doesn't get her way and what's considered a reasonable amount of time for mom to play with her children every day. Who said this parenting stuff was easy? tag:odeo.com,2009-02-22,24159029 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:35:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24115568-MM-155-Real-Simple-in-the-City-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 The Manic Mommies are playing hookey, heading into New York City for the day to meet with our friends at Real Simple. During our visit we chat with Senior Editor Kathleen Murray Harris about the planned relaunch of RealSimple.com. The Manic Mommies are playing hookey, heading into New York City for the day to meet with our friends at Real Simple. During our visit we chat with Senior Editor Kathleen Murray Harris about the planned relaunch of RealSimple.com. The Manic Mommies are playing hookey, heading into New York City for the day to meet with our friends at Real Simple. During our visit we chat with Senior Editor Kathleen Murray Harris about the planned relaunch of RealSimple.com. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-16,24115568 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:41:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24051819-MM-154-The-Bond-of-Motherhood-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 This week we meet Simone and Myrna, the founders of StillSavvy.com, a website for boomer women and manic grammies everywhere (tell your moms about it). First introduced at a mothers group some thirty years ago, these two hilarious women remind us that motherhood really is the universal equalizer and that the friendships we make now can last a lifetime. This week we meet Simone and Myrna, the founders of StillSavvy.com, a website for boomer women and manic grammies everywhere (tell your moms about it). First introduced at a mothers group some thirty years ago, these two hilarious women remind us that motherhood really is the universal equalizer and that the friendships we make now can last a lifetime. This week we meet Simone and Myrna, the founders of StillSavvy.com, a website for boomer women and manic grammies everywhere (tell your moms about it). First introduced at a mothers group some thirty years ago, these two hilarious women remind us that motherhood really is the universal equalizer and that the friendships we make now can last a lifetime. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-08,24051819 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:02:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/24014840-MM-153-The-Trouble-With-Boys-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 They say boys will be boys, but it seems it's a lot harder to be a little boy these days. But don't take our word for it. This week we're joined by Peg Tyre, investigative journalist and author of The Trouble With Boys: A Surprising Report Card on Our Sons, Their Problems at School, and What Parents and Educators Must Do. We also share exciting news about our new 2009 sponsor. They say boys will be boys, but it seems it's a lot harder to be a little boy these days. But don't take our word for it. This week we're joined by Peg Tyre, investigative journalist and author of The Trouble With Boys: A Surprising Report Card on Our Sons, Their Problems at School, and What Parents and Educators Must Do. We also share exciting news about our new 2009 sponsor. They say boys will be boys, but it seems it's a lot harder to be a little boy these days. But don't take our word for it. This week we're joined by Peg Tyre, investigative journalist and author of The Trouble With Boys: A Surprising Report Card on Our Sons, Their Problems at School, and What Parents and Educators Must Do. We also share exciting news about our new 2009 sponsor. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-01,24014840 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:53:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/23947856-MM-152-A-New-York-State-of-Mind-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 The Manic Mommies travel to NYC this week and meet up with listeners over brunch. In this episode we chat with celebrity nanny Marva Soogrim (Courtney Cox, Sheryl Crow and Reese Witherspoon were all clients), Baby Name Wizard author Laura Wattenberg (why did the name Sophie get so popular?), young adult novelist Mari Mancusi and Crafty Mama author Abby Peccoriello. Thanks to Role Mommy Beth Feldman for hosting such a fun event and to our listeners: Diane, Kim, Carolyn, Rosann, Maria, Hilary, Lori and Andrea for joining us. The Manic Mommies travel to NYC this week and meet up with listeners over brunch. In this episode we chat with celebrity nanny Marva Soogrim (Courtney Cox, Sheryl Crow and Reese Witherspoon were all clients), Baby Name Wizard author Laura Wattenberg (why did the name Sophie get so popular?), young adult novelist Mari Mancusi and Crafty Mama author Abby Peccoriello. Thanks to Role Mommy Beth Feldman for hosting such a fun event and to our listeners: Diane, Kim, Carolyn, Rosann, Maria, Hilary, Lori and Andrea for joining us. The Manic Mommies travel to NYC this week and meet up with listeners over brunch. In this episode we chat with celebrity nanny Marva Soogrim (Courtney Cox, Sheryl Crow and Reese Witherspoon were all clients), Baby Name Wizard author Laura Wattenberg (why did the name Sophie get so popular?), young adult novelist Mari Mancusi and Crafty Mama author Abby Peccoriello. Thanks to Role Mommy Beth Feldman for hosting such a fun event and to our listeners: Diane, Kim, Carolyn, Rosann, Maria, Hilary, Lori and Andrea for joining us. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-26,23947856 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:13:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/23899058-MM-151-Tips-from-Tory-Johnson-the-GMA-Job-Fair-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Job seekers and employers gathered last week in Boston for Good Morning America's Job Fair. Kristin was also there, accompanied by a couple of recently laid off listeners, to get job search tips and advice from GMA workplace contributor Tory Johnson. Job seekers and employers gathered last week in Boston for Good Morning America's Job Fair. Kristin was also there, accompanied by a couple of recently laid off listeners, to get job search tips and advice from GMA workplace contributor Tory Johnson. Job seekers and employers gathered last week in Boston for Good Morning America's Job Fair. Kristin was also there, accompanied by a couple of recently laid off listeners, to get job search tips and advice from GMA workplace contributor Tory Johnson. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-18,23899058 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:57:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/23859812-MM-150-Let-s-Get-Organized-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 January is Get Organized Month and we've bought the pretty folders, the clear storage boxes and the label maker, and yet we still find ourselves fighting our disorganized ways. This week we are joined by two professional organizers (men, believe it or not) who share some simple tips on clearing away the clutter and creating mental and physical space in our hectic lives. Visit ManicMommies.com to share your own organizing tip. January is Get Organized Month and we've bought the pretty folders, the clear storage boxes and the label maker, and yet we still find ourselves fighting our disorganized ways. This week we are joined by two professional organizers (men, believe it or not) who share some simple tips on clearing away the clutter and creating mental and physical space in our hectic lives. Visit ManicMommies.com to share your own organizing tip. January is Get Organized Month and we've bought the pretty folders, the clear storage boxes and the label maker, and yet we still find ourselves fighting our disorganized ways. This week we are joined by two professional organizers (men, believe it or not) who share some simple tips on clearing away the clutter and creating mental and physical space in our hectic lives. Visit ManicMommies.com to share your own organizing tip. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-11,23859812 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:14:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/23835588-MM-149-Roast-Chicken-and-Fried-Mamas-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 It's been nearly two weeks of no school, family obligations, holiday celebrations, kitchen renovations, and the Manic Mommies are fried. We manage to pull together a mini-episode, talking at the counter while Erin preps a chicken for dinner and the kids run rampant around the house. Tune in to find out why we won't be winning any Mother of the Year awards for 2008. It's been nearly two weeks of no school, family obligations, holiday celebrations, kitchen renovations, and the Manic Mommies are fried. We manage to pull together a mini-episode, talking at the counter while Erin preps a chicken for dinner and the kids run rampant around the house. Tune in to find out why we won't be winning any Mother of the Year awards for 2008. It's been nearly two weeks of no school, family obligations, holiday celebrations, kitchen renovations, and the Manic Mommies are fried. We manage to pull together a mini-episode, talking at the counter while Erin preps a chicken for dinner and the kids run rampant around the house. Tune in to find out why we won't be winning any Mother of the Year awards for 2008. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-05,23835588 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:59:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/23789516-MM-148-Understanding-Assessments-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Working with the school on behavior and language assessments can often leave a mom with more questions than answers! Speech pathologist and co-host of The DivaCast, Sharon Martin, joins the Manic Mommies to answer some of our questions and better understand the assessment process. Working with the school on behavior and language assessments can often leave a mom with more questions than answers! Speech pathologist and co-host of The DivaCast, Sharon Martin, joins the Manic Mommies to answer some of our questions and better understand the assessment process. Working with the school on behavior and language assessments can often leave a mom with more questions than answers! Speech pathologist and co-host of The DivaCast, Sharon Martin, joins the Manic Mommies to answer some of our questions and better understand the assessment process. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-21,23789516 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:59:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/23753561-MM-147-MommyDocs-On-Call-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 With at least two family members plagued by colds, there's no better time to call the MommyDocs Rachel and Jamie for some practical advice. Do you really need the flu shot? Do your kids? What temperature warrants a call to the doctor? And what exactly is the germy wormy? With at least two family members plagued by colds, there's no better time to call the MommyDocs Rachel and Jamie for some practical advice. Do you really need the flu shot? Do your kids? What temperature warrants a call to the doctor? And what exactly is the germy wormy? With at least two family members plagued by colds, there's no better time to call the MommyDocs Rachel and Jamie for some practical advice. Do you really need the flu shot? Do your kids? What temperature warrants a call to the doctor? And what exactly is the germy wormy? tag:odeo.com,2008-12-14,23753561 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:45:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/23718405-MM-146-Video-Game-Madness-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 If you are shopping for gifts this season, chances are video games or gaming systems are one of the items you are thinking about buying. Heather Snavely from Microsoft Xbox 360 helps the Manic Mommies with advice on limiting screen time for your kids, selecting age-appropriate games, and protecting children connecting online through gaming systems. If you are shopping for gifts this season, chances are video games or gaming systems are one of the items you are thinking about buying. Heather Snavely from Microsoft Xbox 360 helps the Manic Mommies with advice on limiting screen time for your kids, selecting age-appropriate games, and protecting children connecting online through gaming systems. If you are shopping for gifts this season, chances are video games or gaming systems are one of the items you are thinking about buying. Heather Snavely from Microsoft Xbox 360 helps the Manic Mommies with advice on limiting screen time for your kids, selecting age-appropriate games, and protecting children connecting online through gaming systems. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-07,23718405 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:12:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/23687776-MM-145-Mags-Mags-More-Mags-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 The Manic Mommies are hanging out on a rainy (or is it icy) Sunday evening, sharing tidbits from their favorite magazines including Real Simple, Everyday with Rachel Ray, The Week and more. The Manic Mommies are hanging out on a rainy (or is it icy) Sunday evening, sharing tidbits from their favorite magazines including Real Simple, Everyday with Rachel Ray, The Week and more. The Manic Mommies are hanging out on a rainy (or is it icy) Sunday evening, sharing tidbits from their favorite magazines including Real Simple, Everyday with Rachel Ray, The Week and more. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-30,23687776 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:41:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family http://odeo.com/episodes/23659693-MM-144-Raising-6-year-old-Boys-www-ManicMommies-com-508-644-8434 Boys will be boys, but are we destined for a lifetime of weeks like this? Erin & Kristin dropped a microphone on the table this week and let it all come out. Despite other plans, this week show is all about our 6-year-old sons and the challenges we're all facing at home and school. Boys will be boys, but are we destined for a lifetime of weeks like this? Erin & Kristin dropped a microphone on the table this week and let it all come out. Despite other plans, this week show is all about our 6-year-old sons and the challenges we're all facing at home and school. Boys will be boys, but are we destined for a lifetime of weeks like this? Erin & Kristin dropped a microphone on the table this week and let it all come out. Despite other plans, this week show is all about our 6-year-old sons and the challenges we're all facing at home and school. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-23,23659693 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:48:00 -0800 no Manic Mommies Family