This week Maria speaks with Joanna Meiseles, founder of “The Snip-its Corporation? - tips for parents taking their child for their first haircut, what to know, and products that are non irritants on children’s skin.  Next, Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, author of “Good Kids, Bad Habits? - The RealAge guide to raising healthy children and then Peggy Collins, author of “Help Is Not a Four-Letter Word?, also Jim Ryan, author of “Simple Happiness? -

to Lighten Up. 

This week Maria speaks with Caren Cohen of DJ baby clothing about their hip kids and moms T's for infertility awareness Tshirts.  $2 from every shirt goes to RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association.  Next, Lauren Sorgaard, owner of North Country Esscentuals –– talks about taking the time to pamper yourself.  Then, Sandy Botkin, author of “Lower Your Taxes Big Time? – gives helpful tips on how single moms, families, etc can lower their taxes and Debra Feinberg, of the Quidel Corporation, talks about infectious diseases that affect children.

Today Maria talks with Debbie Mandel, stress-management specialist and author of “Turn On Your Inner Light:  Fitness for Body, Mind, and Soul? and Changing Habits:  The Caregivers’ Total Workout?, next Paul Pettit, author of “Congratulations, You’ve Got Tweens! Preparing Your Child for Adolescence? joins Maria.  Then, Gina Gallagher, co-author of “Shut Up About…Your Perfect Kid!?  The Movement of “Imperfection?.  The best medicine for Parents of “Imperfect? Kids without the scary side effects.

This week Maria is joined by Brooke de Lench, author of “Home Team Advantage? The Critical Role of Mothers in Youth Sports, and

Cheryl Erwin, co-author of “The Positive Disipline Series for Preschoolers, for the First Three Years and From A-Z?.  Next, Julie Miller, founder of NursingNotions.com Nursing Bracelets and Other Accessories and also Dr. Michael Popkin, author of “Taming The Spirited Child? Strategies for Parenting Challenging Children Without Breaking Their Spirits.

This week Maria speaks with Maureen Clarke, founder of The Blueprint Group, a nationwide coaching, training and organizational development company providing performance improvement solutions to organizations concerned about retaining their female talent.  Maureen will speak about Corporate Maternity - Out of the Closet and Into the Boardroom, next Cathy O'Neill, co-author of “Babyproofing Your Marriage?, How to Laugh More, Argue Less and Communicate better as your family grows, then Bat Sheva Marcus, clinical director of The Medical Center for Female Sexuality.  Next Maria is joined by Joan Lunden, television personality, and author of ?Growing up Healthy?.  Joan has joined together with The American Academy of Pediatrics and Oral-B Team Up to Promote Children’s Oral Health during February’s Children’s Dental Health Month.

This week Maria speaks with Laura Benjamin author of The C.A.R.L.A. Concept™ : How to Raise an Issue, Prove Your Point and Communicate with Confidence & Clarity.   Next, Maxine Marsolini, author of “Raising Children in Blended Families?: Helpful Insights, Expert Opinions, and True Stories, then Jessica Berger Gross, author of “About What Was Lost?, 20 Writers on Miscarriage, Healing and Hope and and next Cindy Daniel, author of “It's Not About You!? A Mother and Daughter's journey through Cancer.

This week Maria speaks with Fran Prezant & Laura Marshak, co-authors, Married with Special-Needs Children - A Couples' Guide to Keeping Connected.  Also, Cherie Calbom, author of Sleep Away the Pounds, Could the Lack of Sleep Be Harming You and Your Family?
Sleep Loss on Children Can Cause Weight Gain & Shorter Attention Spans and Allison Karl O’Kelly, founder of “Mom Corps.? Mom Corps is a matchmaker between companies looking to recruit and retain top talent and experienced professionals looking for flexibility.

This week Maria talks to Sarah Zeldman, The Solution DIVA.  Founder of www.SolutionsForBusyMoms.com "Making Your Life Easier - Everyday!" then, Mindy York and Michelle Tennant, from “Baby Otter Swim School “.  Next, Barbara Candiano Marcus, author of Baby Prodigy:  A Guide to Raising A Smarter, Happier Baby and founder of the Baby Prodigy co. www.babyprodigy.com.  And then, Michelle LaRowe, author of “Nanny to the Rescue Again!?

This week Maria speaks with Dr. Joel Fuhrman, author of Disease-Proof Your Child, Feeding Kids Right, then Sean Covey, author of The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and Jason Ryan Dorsey, author of My Reality Check Bounced, The twenty-something's guide to cashing in on your real-world dreams, next Dr. Laura Jana, Cold/Flu Season expert and co-author of Heading Home with your Newborn:  From Birth to Reality.

This week Maria speaks with Bonnie McCarthy, chief-cook-and-bottlewasher, and founder of Bologna Soup Gourmet Clothing Co.  Next, Linda Kaplan Thaler, co-author of “The Power of Nice?, How to Conquer the Business World with Kindness joins Maria and then Denise Roy, author of  “MOMFULNESS?, Mothering with Mindfulness, Compassion and Grace.