This week, Melanie and Allison will be tackling a hot topic: synthetic food dyes and allergies. Join us as we discuss the origins of these artificial colorants, their potential health risks - especially for children - and share personal stories and insights on navigating food choices. Whether you're concerned about hyperactivity, skin reactions, or just want to make healthier decisions for your family, this episode is packed with valuable information and practical tips. Don't miss out on this...

Welcome to the NEW podcast all about parenting teens with Cat & Nat. Each week we are going to go over topics that you need to know and bring an expert to break down an important topic. New episodes every Monday, go subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.We feel fortunate whenever we have the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Scott Hadland, a pediatrician and head of adolescent medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Scott is a teen addiction specialist

Join me and Kalyan Karmarkar in conversation about cats, and cat parenting and life in Bombay city. The food blogger and weriter @thefinelychopped shares his journey as a devoted pet parents and the adventures and joys of his feline kids. We need more people like Kalyan and his wife, who open their homes and hearts to streeties and love with all their heart.

In this BONUS episode of "Midlife Moms Pod," Melanie and Allison spend a Friday morning together discussing things that are chaotic in their lives. Topics range from end of school year activities, sprained ankles, lost and found dogs, and WW2 movies, to name just a few. We evaluate what everyday items bring chaos into our lives and how we wouldn't trade any of it for all the popsicles and coffee in the world.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Bonus Episode Announcement00:39 Early Morning ...

Avery's big brother aka "Bruh" talks about growing up with a sibling who has disabilities. He also shares how he views the future as a 'lion hearted' trustee in Avery's Microboard.*** This podcast was recorded in Garageband and edited by Lisa Thornbury (with assistance from Avery). Read more and find the transcript for this episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠averybrightlife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And, come chat with us on social! No seriously, c'mon over! It's fun there. Instagram:

Welcome to the NEW podcast all about parenting teens with Cat & Nat. Each week we are going to go over topics that you need to know and bring an expert to break down an important topic. New episodes every Monday, go subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.Our kids are living in a world of technology that parents may have no idea how to navigate or may be fearful of. How can parents help set healthy online gaming and technology habits with their children? Self professed former video game

In this episode of Midlife Moms Pod, Melanie and Allison travel back in time to 1993 and revisit our Proms. This episode starts with a few censor bleeps as Allison loses her mind followed by us laughing our way through what can only be described as take 3 of our attempt at recording this episode.Once we shake off our technical failures, we share stories of our prom days of yore and compare them to the outlandish promposals and prom shenanigans of today.As per usual we veer off course for a bi...

Welcome to the NEW podcast all about parenting teens with Cat & Nat. Each week we are going to go over topics that you need to know and bring an expert to break down an important topic. New episodes every Monday, subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.Our kids are living in a world of technology that parents may have no idea how to navigate or may be fearful of. How can parents help set healthy online gaming and technology habits with their children? Self professed former video game

This week, Youngmi discusses the death of her cat Donggo, whose name means butthole in Korean and who was extra hairy. She also touches on the larger topic of grief and how to strike a balance between making room for grief and getting back to living life, and parenting a child experiencing grief.

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In this BONUS episode of "Midlife Moms Pod," Melanie and Allison share their experiences from a weekend in April where we discuss Melanie's visit to the Clay County Fair. Melanie discusses the fun and challenges of managing fair activities with her family, highlighting mom fails and the unexpected joys of finding fair food she can eat due to dietary restrictions.We also provide an update on the bug project and talk about how we can't stop overcommitting to end-of-the-school-year activities, a...

Here's the problem with parenting: you never know how badly you've messed up until it's too late. We have great kids, but we can only say "for now." We aren't seeing any red flags, "for now". We've talked to so many people who had teenagers on one trajectory in the early years, only to see it change dramatically. So the verdict is still out when you have seven kids between us. Nat is hoping for one rebel; Cat wants nothing to do with that.Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the

The famous lasagna loving, Monday-hating, indoor cat, Garfield is back. This time, Garfield has an unexpected reunion with his long lost father. Inspired by the new movie, today we'll talk all things second chances, lessons learned, the importance of family and how we could break cycles for healthier and happier children. The Garfield Movie is in theaters this Memorial Day weekend!

5/23/24 6am CT Hour - Logan Church/ Theresa Civantos Barber John, Glen and Sarah cat about Nikki Haley, Harrison Butker, and play What's That Sound. Logan breaks down why what Harrison said has been blown up into a big thing even though it was well received in the crowd it was delivered to. Theresa shares why it's important to connect with each of your kids daily and shares tips.

5/23/24 7am CT Hour - Taylor and Katie Schmidt/ Mary Hallan Fiorito John, Glen and Sarah cat about Nikki Haley, Harrison Butker, and play What's That Sound. Taylor and Katie join us to talk about their call to become a missionary family in Peru. https://thegoodhelp.com/ Mary gives her take on the striking similarities between Brown v Board of Education and the Dobbs case which overturned Roe v Wade.

Welcome to the NEW podcast all about parenting teens with Cat & Nat. Each week we are going to go over topics that you need to know and bring an expert to break down an important topic. New episodes every Monday, go subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.When it comes to teenagers, powerful emotions come with the territory. And with so many societal pressures facing today’s teens, it’s easy for them—and their parents—to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and insecure.We brought in parenting

If you've been here for a while you know that one of our kids has a favourite animal and it's a beaver. We don't really know what the parenting rule is for explaining these types of things but it was time to let them know why "the beaver" is called a beaver. For some help answering that question we had to call a brother for a little insight. You don't want to miss this ending!Want our podcasts sent straight to your phone? Text us the word "Podcast" to +1 (917) 540-8715 and we'll text you the new

Jeff Nelligan is an Army reserve veteran, the father of three boys and currently a public affairs executive in Washington, D.C. Jeff formerly worked for three Members of the U.S. Congress and served twice as a Presidential appointee. a well-known commentator in the world of American parenting. His most recent work is the 2nd edition of Four Lessons from My Three Sons – How You Can Raise Resilient Kids, in which he outlines his parenting techniques and the path of his sons through childhood and

Join Melanie and Allison this week as we discuss one of our favorite shows, “Seeking Sister Wife”.  Specifically, we discuss Season 5, episodes 1-10 which is the current season as of this recording (May 2024). The podcast touches on themes of manipulation, the intersection of religion and personal desires, and the consequences of alternative lifestyles. Material may not be suitable for young audiences.We begin by discussing our unhealthy obsession with reality TV and how it’s not just a form of

Welcome to the NEW podcast all about parenting teens with Cat & Nat. Each week we are going to go over topics that you need to know and bring an expert to break down an important topic. New episodes every Monday, subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.When it comes to teenagers, powerful emotions come with the territory. And with so many societal pressures facing today’s teens, it’s easy for them—and their parents—to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and insecure.We brought in parenting expert