Momtalkradio's Podcast

This week Maria speaks with Tara Stealey, Vicks Comfort CAREvan and the Vicks family of products.  Next, Suzanne Kantra, Technology Editor, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.  Then, Mara Schiff, Ph.D., Coaching for your Life with Mara Schiff, Ph.D and Dottie Lamm, author of Daddy on Board.

This week Maria speaks with Bette Holtzman, Vice President of Consumer and Family Advocacy at the Goldberger Company, talks about “Holiday Stress - How To Make The Holidays Enjoyable For Everyone?.  Next, Kathi Burns, Board Certified Professional Organizer, Image Consultant and Paper Flow Specialist Founder of AddSpace To Your Life!, talks about finding the perfect “little black dress? for the holidays.  Then, Diane Lang , author of “Baby Steps: The Path from Motherhood to Career, Reentering the workforce after staying home with children? and Jann Blackstone-Ford, co-author of “Ex-Etiquette for Holidays and Other Family Celebrations?. 

This week Maria speaks with Ruth Haag, author of “The Useable Cookbook Series? talks about Simple, Unique Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Cooking--How to manage your sugarplums, figgy pudding and roasted chestnuts this holiday season.  Next, aEric Tyson, author of “Let's Get Real About Money! Profit from the Habits of the Best Personal Finance Managers?  talks about Staying Off the Naughty (Spending) List: Ten Ways to Manage Your Finances and Avoid Post-Holiday Regrets.  Then, Virginia Bentz , author of “Quick Guide to Good Kids? talks about Turkey with a Side of Thanks: Eight Ways to Teach Your Kids Gratitude This Holiday Season  and Nancy Traversy, of Barefoot Books.

This week Maria speaks with Susan Meek, Vice President Licensing, Precious Moments, Next Connie Bennett, author of SUGAR SHOCK! How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life – And How You Can Get Back on Track talks about AVOID HOLIDAY "SUGAR SHOCK".  Then, Lori Kumar, merchandise manager in photo processing and market electronics merchandiser support team at Wal-Mart.  And, Donna Bee-Gates, author of “I Want It Now? Navigating Childhood in a Materialistic World.

This week Maria speaks with Lisa Crane Greer, founder of Beverly Hills Egg Donation.  Then, Michelle Rapkin , author of, Any Day with Hair is a Good Hair Day.  Next, Dr. Phyllis Kosminsky , author of Getting Back to Life When Grief Won’t Heal.  And, Paul Kontonis, founder of Dadlabs.

This week Maria speaks with Dr. Michael Papa , author of Generation A.D.D.  Then, Laurel Bongiorno, talks about Holiday Toy Buying 101 for Parents with Young Children.  Next, Hal Runkel , talks about SCREAMFREE Parenting, Can such a thing exist?  And, Michelle Haag , Chief Household Officer and Yahoo! Extraordinaire.

This week Maria speaks with Michele Casper, from Lands End.  Next, Britt Michaelian, founder of Responsible Family, talks about how parents can develop a safety strategy to keep their families safe and secure in case of emergencies.  Then, Laura Duksta – author of “I Love You More? a gorgeous and touching combination of heartfelt message, rhyme and rhythm and child-like illustrations.

This week Maria speaks with Dr. Sherry Henig, author of “Sara Makes Her Mother Proud and Learns Good Behavior?.  Her books can help both children with ADHD as well as those without the ADHD diagnosis.  Next, Debra Fine, talks about the Top 10 Conversation Landmines (from her book, "The Fine Art of Small Talk."  Then, Vicki Courtney, author of Logged On and Tuned Out: A Non-techie's Guide to Parenting a Tech-savvy Generation.

This week Maria speaks with Christina Fulton , Christina has established a clothing line (FULCAGE) and charity organization, Single Mom Foundation  to support single moms across the country.  Next, Susie Davis, author of Loving Your Man Without Losing Your Mind.  What to do when the man of your dreams is driving you crazy.  Then, Vera Kessler, founder of the baby consulting company Nursery 101.  And, Kim Houlne, CEO of Working Solutions, Inc. which employs home-based agents to provide customer service to some of the top brands in the United States.  

Today Maria speaks with Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC., Registered Dietitian, Personal Trainer, Whole Health Coach, Lifestyle Expert just for moms and President of Lifestyle Fitness, Inc.  Next, Amy Keroes, founder and CEO of Mommytrack’d.com, talks about 30-something GREAT reads for strong women in training, the "Anti-Princess List."  Then, Troy Dunn, self-made millionaire and father of 7 children and author of “Young Bucks: How to Raise a Future Millionaire?  and Nell Merlino, Founder of Take Your Daughters to Work Day and now CEO of Count Me In (non-profit to help women fund businesses.)

This week Maria speaks with Dr. Meg Meeker, author of, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters – 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know.  Next, Erik Fisher, Ph.D,, author of The Art of Empowered Parenting: The Manual You Wish Your Kids Came With.  Then, Diane Pollock, publicist for Bliss By Mom, bringing bliss to families naturally.

This week Maria speaks with John Davis, author of "Extreme Pursuit, Winning the Race for the Heart of Your Son." Next, Tom Bass, Former College and NFL Assistant Coach, talks about how coaches and parents interact. Then, Jeanette Symon, founder of www.imbee.com. Imbee is the first free social network designed for young people! And, Linda Koopersmith, the Beverly Hills Organizer, Organization consultant for DYMO Personal Labelmaker, talks about the Top 10 organizational tips for the home and back-to-school tips.

This week Maria speaks with Christine Comaford-Lynch , author of Rules for Renegades.  How to make more money, rock your career, and revel in your individuality.  Next, she is joined by Michelle Haag , Chief Household Officer and Yahoo! Extraordinaire.  Then, Ceridwen Morris & Rebecca Odes, co-authors, From the Hips - a comprehensive, open-minded, uncensored, totally honest guide to pregnancy, birth, and becoming a parent  

This week Maria speaks with Mike Linderman, author of The Teen Whisperer:  How to Break Through the Silence and Secrecy of Teenage Life.  Then, Dr. Paul Ehrlich , associate chief of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Beth Israel Medical Center and clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at NYU School of Medicine.  He practices as an allergist, immunologist and pediatrician, specializing in pediatric asthma.  Next, Dawn Hall, author of Busy People’s Super Simple 30-Minute Menus and then, Christopher Pratt, from candywarehouse.com.

This week Maria speaks with, Susan Ashley, PhD, author of The ADD & ADHD Answer Book.  Next, Corliss Hale, Chit Chat Brands Inc. the maker of consumer products to specifically encourage conversation and interaction in relationships, based in Chicago.  Next, Deb Luster, from Can Do Kid, Inc.  Then, Jessica Denay , author of the "Hot Moms Handbook"

This week Maria speaks with Lynne Reeves Griffin, author of “Negotiation Generation?, Take Back Your Parental Authority Without Punishment.  Next, Romi Lassally - Former Hollywood producer and mom, created Truemomconfessions.com the first ever online confessional for moms as a place for mothers to confess anonymously, and to read -- and relate to -- the confessions of others.  Then, Judy Johnston, co-founder of Blue Lake Children’s Publishing, “The Tessy & Tab Reading Club? -- a reading program that builds early reading skills in children ages 2-6.  And, Melissa Crawford senior vice president at Physicians Mutual, speaking about the factors women need to take into consideration when choosing an insurance product/plan.

This week Maria is joined by Lori McKenna, singer, songwriter, wife, mother.  Next, Barrie Silberberg, founder of www.puttingyourkidsfirst.com.  Putting Kids First, the Original and Most Accepted Nationwide, Court Approved, Online Parenting Classes. Then, Dr. Trish Hutchison, co-author of GIRLOLOGY:Hang-ups, Hook-ups and Holding Out  is a must-have for anyone with teenage or soon-to-be teenage girls. And, Marna Goldstein and Kim Hiatt from www.thinwithin.com and www.thinfromwithinkids.com.

This week Maria speaks with Stanton Peele author of, ADDICTION-PROOF YOUR CHILD: A Realistic Approach to Preventing Drug, Alcohol, and Other Dependencies.  Next, Rhona M. Gordon, author of, Thinking Organized, For Parents and Children.  Helping Kids Get Organized for Home, School & Play.  Then Maria is joined by Dr. Richard Theuer , pediatric nutritionist and nutritional consultant to Beech-Nut.  And, Iris  Waichler, author of RIDING THE INFERTILITY ROLLER COASTER – A guide to educate and inspire.

This week Maria speaks with Kimberley Clayton Blaine, founder of The GoToMom.TV.  Next, Mary Kay Sommers, talks about The Parents' Back to School List.  Then, Lisa Druxman M.A, founder of www.strollerstrides.net, author of L.E.A.N. Mommy®.  And Tim Sullivan, President PTO Today.  back2school2007.com.  Back2School2007.com was developed by the experts at PTO Today, Inc.

This week Maria speaks with Mary E. Davis, author of, The Entrepreneurial Mom.  Next, Real-World Life and Business Management Tips from a Working Mother Who’s Been There.  Then, Dr. Kendall King and Dr. Alison Mackey , authors of The Bilingual Edge, Why, When and How to Teach Your Child a Second Language.  Next,  Malika Holder, President & CEO of The Nanny Agency of Greater Washington, Inc.   And, Britt Michaelian , founder of Responsible Family Company.  Determined to ease anxiety in the minds of parents leaving their children with caregivers.