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The words 'terrific" and "tweens" can go together and this show is going to give you tips you need for making your kid's tween years outstanding. We're joined today by Renee Garcia and Susan Galvin, both clinical social workers who have writtent he must-have book: Don't Look at Me in That Tone of Voice: Tween Discipline for Busy Parents. It's a great show with lots of tips including: How to maintain a connected relationship with your tween Why respecting your tween's viewpoint is important Why it's important to have fun with your tween! The changes occuring in your tween's brain Why the tween years are an important part of your child's development Ideas for modifying your disciplining tactics I hope you'll stick around. This show will give you lots of great parenting tips -regardless of your children's ages! References from this Podcast: Information on Renee Garcia Information on Susan Galvin Their book: Don't Look at Me in That Tone of Voice: Tween Discipline for Busy Parents

Dan Bucatinsky has a full plate. He just won an Emmy for his recurring role on ABC's hit show, Scandal. He's an executive producer for Grey's Anatomy as well as other shows including Who Do You Think You Are? and Web Therapy. But at the top of the list, he's a dad to a couple young kids - along with his husband, Don. That's also the subject of his book, "Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight?" - which he's here today to talk about! It's a fun show. And Dan has a lot of great insight as well as common experiences with you and me. Stick around. This is one you don't want to miss. References from this Podcast: Follow Dan on Twitter: @danbucatinsky Dan on Whosay.com Dan's Book: Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight? Dan's Emmy Acceptance Speech Scandal Grey's Anatomy Web Therapy Who Do You Think You Are?

This show is for every parent who feels that life if too full, too booked, too stressed and just too much! If that's you, fear not! There's hope! And that's what we're going to talk about today. My guests are the authors of a book I'm crazy about: Minimalist Parenting. Asha Dornfest and Christine Koh are here to talk about why "more" in your family life doesn't necessarily mean good. Minimalist Parenting cuts throught the "more" by showing parents how to focus on unique family values to live a simpler, practical family life. In today's show we'll talk about: What Minimalist Parenting is all about How to get started! Creating a "More or Less" list Getting your arms around all the "stuff in your life Why understanding your "relationship in time" is really important And most importantly, we'll show you how - by minimizing - you'll find more value in your life, and the life of your family. So stick around! References from this Podcast: Minimalist Parenting Website Connect with Asha Dornfest Connect with Christi

What a fun show! We’re joined today by Dr. Michael Shore, Vice President of Global Consumer Insights at Mattel – the brand behind icon products including Barbie, Hot Wheels, American Girl, Polly Pocket and Fisher-Price. Dr. Shore’s world revolves around kids’, parent’s and adults’ attitudes towards toys and play. And he’s here today to share insights with you: • What’s so special about play• How and why kids experience different kinds of “fun”• How to discover your own child’s prefer style of play• The importance of playing with parents• Are there “gender-specific” types of play?• How play helps build character• How parents can create simple play opportunities every day• The future of play in your family So consider today’s show your recess for the day. Stick around. We’re going to have fun. References from this Podcast: Mattel's Website

The country's top baby doctor, Dr. Harvey Karp, stops by Bobblehead Dad Parenting today to share great tips to help your baby and toddler sleep great! Dr. Karp is author of the best selling series, "The Happiest Baby", and talks today about his new book, The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep - which is loaded with information that will help you get off to the right start with your new baby and improve your older children's sleeping habits. We'll talk about: Where a newborn baby should sleep The importance of white noise (and what makes the perfect white noise) Why you should "wake up" your little one before putting them to bed How to minimize nightime feedings The importance of swaddling And much, much more References from this podcast: Dr. Karp's Facebook Page The Happiest Baby

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” - Maria Robinson We’re exploring ways to start creating YOUR new ending. Today. I recently read an article titled “30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself” which was featured on the Marc and Angel Hack Life website. The story came across my desk as kids were heading back to school and I was beginning my annual tradition of reprioritizing my life. Some thing I do year after year. What I liked about this particular post was it’s focus on all the things we should stop doing – to help free ourselves up to let all the right things find us. So I invited one of the most positive, forward-thinking people I know, Beth Engelman with Mommy on a Shoestring, to join me and explore some of the many interesting points of the article. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and join us. You might just walk away with a bright new ending! References from this Podcast: Beth Engelman’s website, Mommy on a Shoestring The referenced article was f