Good Parenting Radio: Recent Episodes
Matt Bubala
Good Parenting is an engaging mix of pediatricians, authors, experts, and parents just like you who provide the best advice, the kind that comes from direct experience.
Is the world more stressful today than when we were growing up, or are we just making it that way? We’ll get some tips on alleviating stress both for our kids and ourselves when we chat with Katie Hurley about, "The Happy Kid Handbook."
What are you making for dinner tonight? In our house that’s one of the most frustrating questions and we ask it every. single. day. Heather Stouffer jumps on the phone with us to chat about her "Mom Made Foods" brand which can make your life and decisions quite a bit easier.
It’s Halloween weekend so we’ll chat with Dr. George Koumaras about keeping our kids mouths in good shape despite the awfully awesome sugar snacks they will be consuming for the next several days.
Tyler Durman travels the country speaking to teenagers, so maybe he can help us understand what happened to the little kids we treasured and adored (and who generally treasured and adored us!) once they became teenagers. We’ll chat about the mind of the teenager and his book, Counterintuitive: What 4 Million Teenagers Wish We Knew.
We continue our “Ask The Pediatrician” conversation with Dr. Hansa Bhargava, Medical Director from WebMD. This week we’ll find out the importance of nutrition and sleep when it comes to keeping our kids healthy this winter. Also, we’ll find out when you need to take the information you are gleaming from the internet and actually make a visit to your pediatrician.
The question appears in our house several times a week, “When can we get a dog?” How do you know when it’s the right time to add a furry family member to your household? Kim Gaebelein, Sr. Marketing Director of Bil-Jac Dog Food shares tips for knowing when the time is right.
Tired of all the same advice and cheery faces when it comes to parenting books? This week we will introduce you to something completely different. Emily Flake is the author and illustrator of, "Mama Tried: Dispatches from the Seamy Underbelly of Modern Parenting." The book is full of good advice, but also hilarious anecdotes on parenting that don’t try to sugar coat everything.
Because laughter is truly the best medicine, we’ll have even more fun on the show this week when we meet Sara Given and talk about her tongue-in-cheek guide, "Parenting Is Easy: You’re Probably Just Doing it Wrong."
In our “Ask The Pediatrician” segment we chat with Dr. Hansa Bhargava about keeping our kids healthy during the upcoming cold and flu season as the cold weather starts to move in. She’ll also share tips on when you need to visit the pediatrician.
As your kids get older one of the biggest areas of consternation in your household will undoubtedly be, how are we going to pay for college? We’ll dedicate a large portion of the show today to figuring out the best ways to save and answering the tough question - should we put more toward retirement, or towards college education? Financial Security Expert Pamela Yellen shares tips on all aspects when she talks to us about her book, "The Bank on Yourself Revolution."
In our “Ask The Pediatrician” segment, Dr. Josephine Dlugopolski helps us with the growing role media is playing in our kids lives. We’ll find out how much we should control their time in front of screens as well as how much we should be watching over what they are getting involved with on social media.
We all want to do what we think is best for our kids, but why has that changed so much in the last generation? Melissa Miller of Kaplan University joins the show to talk about Helicopter Parents and why she thinks they are doing more harm than good for their kids.
Heidi Johnson has been an internet sensation because of the letter she wrote to her 13 year-old son demanding that he start respecting her or start paying rent...and for electricity...and a maid fee! Heidi talks about how things are now with her and her son as well as all the helpful and not so helpful feedback she got through social media.
In our Ask The Pediatrician segment we continue our conversation with Dr. Matthew Axtman about our young athletes and the dangers of concussions.
It’s such a wonderful time of year for parents. Our kids are back in school, the weather is cooling off, and we have those wonderful fall sports to enjoy. But if we have kids playing football, lacrosse, or soccer, how much do we need to worry about concussions? Dr. Matthew Axtman joins the show to talk about the dangers of some of the fall sports and what parents need to do to make sure their kids are playing safe.
Kim John Payne joins us to chat about his book, "The Soul of Discipline: The Simplicity Parenting Approach to Warm, Firm, and Calm Guidance - From Toddlers to Teens." Kim shares some wisdom for dealing with Teens, including telling us that when it comes to their rebellious ways, “it’s not personal.”
Second Marriages have an even higher failure rate than first marriages. What a depressing statistic! Maggie Scarf chats with us about her book, "The Remarriage Blueprint," and shares some ideas to help you make sure marriage #2 really is forever.
In our “Ask The Pediatrician” segment, Dr. Adele Cadieux joins us to talk about helping our kids overcome their back-to-school anxieties.
Dr. Richard Rende chats with us about the book he co-authored, Raising Can Do Kids: Giving Children The Tools to Thrive in a Fast-Changing World. The book helps us think about the tools our kids need for success in the entrepreneurial work force they will be entering.
Dr. Jennifer Trpkovski will chat with us about all of the common injuries our kids could suffer playing their fall sports. We’ll learn what to watch for and what to help our kids avoid.
We hear all the time about what you should and should not be eating when you are pregnant. In her new book, "What to Eat When You’re Pregnant, Nicole Avena digs even deeper, telling you what foods will most help your baby at different stages of pregnancy."
If you’re worried about what all the screen time is doing to your child, you’ll want to hear our interview with Dr. Victoria Dunckley about her book, "Reset Your Child’s Brain: A Four-Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen Time."
We have part two of our conversation with Dr. Michelle Bailey about stressed out kids. This week we’ll talk about kids who are over-stressed about school.
Can you really get a less defiant child in 10 days? Jeffrey Bernstein says it can be done and he will tell us how when we chat about his book, "10 Days to a Less Defiant Child."
Do you feel that you always have to push your kids to excel? Whether it’s doing their homework, working hard at their extracurricular activities, or just being more motivated, we’ll find out ways to encourage our kids to take more responsibility when we chat with Dr. Shimi Kang about her book, "The Self-Motivated Kid."
Dr. Suess passed away back in 1991, but an unfinished book was found with some of his packed away work at home two years ago and now it’s available for the world. Cathy Goldsmith, Dr. Suess’ art director chats with us about the ‘new’ book from Dr. Suess, "What Pet Should I Get?"
One of our favorite guests, Amy McCready, joins us to talk about her latest book, "The Me, Me, Me Epidemic." Going into the interview we’re not sure if she’s referring to the kids or us parents, but she’ll have plenty of tips for everyone on how to parent our kids in a positive way so they can become adults that aren’t always conferenced only with themselves.
We celebrate our 500th show this week by looking back at some of the biggest stories in the parenting world over the last 10 years. We’ll share highlights from Queen Bees to Tiger Parents as we look at how our thoughts have changed as our little ones have grown up.
While we're still busy buying gifts and making all of our plans for the holidays, it's also time to start thinking about next year and what you want to change for the better. This week, some tips on quitting smoking.
Amy McCready will keep you laughing while she doles out some advice from her book, "If I Have to Tell You One More Time."
It is the season of giving, but where does your money go and is it doing the most it can to help? Dr. Samantha Nutt has been traveling to war torn countries to help women and children for years. She will tell us how we can better understand where we are giving and how she balances need in other countries with her own needs as a mother.
Getting dinner on the table is never an easy task. We've got tips to make life easier and meals healthier.
How much time are you spending online? Do you spend more time with your device than your kids, or your spouse? Randi Zuckerberg, the sister of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, joins us to talk about spending more time with the people right in front of us instead of our digital friends. Randi's book is, "Dot Complicated: Untangling Our Wired Lives."
Dr. Hannah Chow-Johnson helps us know when a fever should just be monitored and when we should see our doctor.
Holidays are fast approaching, so why not take some time to find some real cool recipes for your pick and not-so-picky eaters. Jenny Flake chats with us about her "Picky-Palate Cookbook," and those ridiculously decadent Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies.
We'll have tips on saving for college and protecting your preemies from RSV.
Susan Saper Galamba is a divorce attorney who wishes she had less business. She'll tell us the dos and don'ts of divorce when she chats with us about her book, "Don't Burn The Underwear."
Counting the days until your kid starts dating? Of course not! But that day is coming, so as parents we have to prepare them for the pitfalls of falling in love. Startling data shows that in up to 40% of adolescent relationships some sort of abuse occurs. How do we make sure our kids don't stay in, or become the cause of, a bad relationship. Cindy Miller, co-author of, "The Essential Guide To Bullying: Prevention and Intervention," shares her insights.
We'll continue our conversation with Gil Rapley about, "Baby Led Breastfeeding."
Dr. Lisa Rene Reynolds joins the show to talk about her book, "Parenting Through Divorce: Helping Your Children Thrive During and After the Split." She'll have tips for keeping sane despite the insanity you are dealing with.
We'll talk about teens on a more serious note when Dr. Lindsay Taliaferro of the University of Missouri tells us about research she has done into why teenagers harm themselves or contemplate suicide.
Gill Rapley chats with us about her book, "Baby Led Breastfeeding."
We'll help you get ready for Halloween with safety tips from Dr. Bridget Boyd.
Dr. Lawrence Cohen will help us relax when he tells us about his book, "The Opposite of Worry." He'll show us why being playful parents is good for everyone.
We'll also start prepping you for the worries you will have when your teen starts dating. Patti Giggans will have advice on helping our kids avoid bad relationships as she discusses her book, "When Dating Becomes Dangerous."
Chris Beam has painstakingly detailed the harrowing journey of kids who are stuck in America's foster care system. She joins us to talk about her book, "To The End of June." We'll find out what happens within foster care, and what changes need to be made to make it better for the kids.
Boys are falling behind. We hear it over and over again that boys are not prepared to enter college, and girls are vaulting way ahead of them when it comes to academics. Cynthia Gill, co-author of "Jump Starting Boys," joins us to share some tips on how we can make sure our boys are doing well in school.
We'll chat with a pediatrician about Halloween safety when it comes to costumes and treats.