Making the most of your money
September 8th, 2009 / 3 Comments
How to stretch our dollar, spend wisely, and use our money to live our strong family values.
Entries in the Category 'Podcasts'
Overcoming Computer/Video Game Addiction
May 4th, 2009 / 1 Comment
Why are kids so addicted to computer and video games? Can’t they see it’s a waste of time?
In today’s podcast, we will hear – from kid’s point of view – why they play hours on end.
My guest is my friend Dan Sutoyo. He’s been a serious gamer for over 10 years. He recently quit playing, [...]
Parenting from Birth to Five
March 9th, 2009 / 1 Comment
How do I handle separation anxiety?
Is there anything I can do to make sure my baby grows up with a healthy self-esteem?
What do I do when my toddler bites another child?
How do I get my 2-year-old off the bottle?
What do I help my child through grief and loss?
If you have these and other questions about [...]
Improve communication with your teenagers
February 12th, 2009 / 4 Comments
Do you find it hard to connect with your teens?
Is the “teenage angst” just a stage of life with your teen that you have to live with, or is there something you can do about it?
My podcast is an interview with teen expert Aurelia Williams. Aurelia is the author of Real Life Guidance to Understanding [...]
3 ways to live with passion
January 18th, 2009 / No Comments
In a week, I will be celebrating a big milestone, one of the big zero birthdays. It’s not 20, and that’s all I’m going to say!
My son is also celebrating a BIG one. He’ll be 21! My baby….
As I look back, I’ve learned a lot in these past decades of life. And while [...]
Technology help for parents
November 22nd, 2008 / 2 Comments
Tired of asking your kids for help with your digital camera or downloading a program?
Help is here!
All you have to do is ask, and Patric at Noobie.com will answer.
I interviewed Patric and asked him for advice on how parents can maximize the use of technology, without breaking anything!
Click below to hear our conversation.
Is the fashion industry sexualizing our girls?
October 20th, 2008 / 4 Comments
Do you love to shop?? Duh, that’s a rhetorical question!
My daughter loves to go to the mall – Hollister, Anchor Blue, Forever 21 – you know, all those stores with the cute teen fashions. After a while, they all look the same to me!
Have you noticed that the sizes offered are very small? I saw [...]
Safe teen driving an oxymoron?
September 24th, 2008 / 8 Comments
Last year at age 19, my son had his first car accident – on the freeway, at night, and with a semi-truck behind him!
I thank God that no one was hurt. But the car was not worth repairing.
This podcast features an interview with Allan Ramsey, CEO and co-founder of www.SafeTeenDrivingClub.org. His mission is to provide [...]
Are our children being raised right?
August 7th, 2008 / 3 Comments
There’s something wrong with the way American kids are being raised today.
Dr. Anne Pierce in her book Ships Without a Shore: America’s Undernurtured Children challenges commonly accepted notions about parenting such as nannys and daycare workers, hyper-structuring, and how Baby Boomers have affected the way we raise our children.
Dr. Pierce gives us good insights [...]
Resumes for Children 17 Years Old and Under
July 14th, 2008 / 2 Comments
Yes, REALLY!
Why would you need a resume for your child that young?
What would you use it for?
What would you even put on it?
And who’s going to read a resume of a young child?
I was very skeptical when I interviewed Kris Manley, author of the book Resumes for Children 17 Years Old and Under. But after [...]
Help for stressed-out parents
May 17th, 2008 / 9 Comments
“So you hate feeling so stressed in your own home and you’ve realized that micro-managing your family’s lives isn’t actually improving anything.”
Pete Aldin has identified one of the greatest predicament of a parent – stress.
My interview with Pete offers some insightful helps for us to handle stress in daily life. Click on the link below [...]
Insight into the teenage mind, Part 2
March 18th, 2008 / No Comments
In this podcast, we are continuing our interview with Vanessa with Q and A.
Insight into the teenage mind, Part 1
March 15th, 2008 / 2 Comments
Who can best understand the mind of a teenager than someone who was a recent teen? Vanessa Van Petten, a 22-year-old young lady, lived through the teenage years not too long ago and lives to tell it!
Does healthy fast food have to be an oxymoron?
January 31st, 2008 / No Comments
We know we should eat healthier but we just don’t know how to fit it into our already busy schedule. Can nutritious foods be easy and fast? Join us in an interview with Grace Soeter, a mother of 3 and nutrition educator as she shares simple ideas to boost healthy eating habits of your family.
Get Into the Christmas Spirit!
December 7th, 2007 / 1 Comment
Are you getting overwhelmed by the busyness of the holidays? Take it easy on yourself and keep things simple yet meaningful. Cindy Leung, a mother of 2, shares a few simple ideas for creating great memories for your family.
Roll Up Your Sleeves & Get Involved
November 28th, 2007 / 2 Comments
Roll up our sleeves: Getting involved is both rewarding and fun!
Join us for an interview with Heidi Gallegos, past school PTA President, elected School Board Member, Executive Director of the Regional Chamber of Commerce. She shares from her rich experiences in community involvement, and in raising her blended family which includes a set of twins.
