This week Maria is joined by Helen Hames, of BackPack Toys who talks about Teddy Ruxpin.  Next, Kelly Carson, founder of www.TheBodyScrub.com.  Imagine experiencing the world's most luxurious spa treatment in your home … at a fraction of what you would pay at any spa.  Kelly Wade-Arnel, author of SuperWoman-Simple Steps to find the real you & become a superME, superPARTNER, superMOM….SuperWOMAN! And, PTO Today president Tim Sullivan and founder of the Go Play! program a new school program that helps kids stay healthy.  He offers tips on how to help kids be more active and be advocates for physical education. 

This week Maria speaks with Elizabeth Yarnell, author of Glorious One-Pot Meals: A New, Quick and Healthy Approach to Dutch Oven Cooking.  This cookbook introduces a simple, quick, and healthy way to prepare dinner.  Next, Maria talk to Barbara Delinsky, author of UPLIFT: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors.  UPLIFT is a handbook of practical tips and upbeat anecdotes for those with breast cancer.

This week Maria speaks with many different companies that all offer great solutions to Moms that help to balance work and family life.  The companies she speaks with are; Sony Electronics, Jockey Person to Person, Great Expectations, Physicians Mutual, Meds File.com, GoToMyPc.com – Citrix, LG_Electronics – Hi-Tech Refrigerator, Lumene – Anti-Aging Skin Care – Lumene Group, Mod_Thermal – New Advancement in Cold Therapy – Modular Thermal Technologies, OK_Picture_This – Turn Your Pictures & Momentos Into Scrapbooks, Sanofi_Pasteur – Protect Your Family From Influenza, Strayer – Balance Your Life and Pursue An Education – Strayer Education, Inc.

This week Maria speaks with Jim Baker, Real Simple’s Editorial Development Director.  They talk Real Simple’s new book titled “REAL SIMPLE: Celebrations - Easy Entertaining for Every Occasion?  More than 250 festive and stress-free ideas….from setup to cleanup.   Next, Adam Cox, author of “Boys of Few Words? Raising our sons to communicate and connect, followed by Dan Rasmus the Director, Information Work Vision at Microsoft,  talks about his research paper on the Millinneal generation titled “The New World of Work: Always On, Always Connected? and Tonja Krautter, author of “When Your Baby Won’t Stop Crying: A Parent’s Guide to Colic?      

 

This week Maria speaks with Shawn Spence, writer of a popular online blog at dahgurl.com where she shares her experiences as a modern-day woman, wife, mother and homeschooling parent to new readers daily from all over the country.  She is a parenting expert at The Parenting Post at Parenting.com, the online blog community for Parenting magazine where thousands of readers are exposed to her witty, unique perspectives on love, life and parenting.  Eric Stevens, president of Brain Powered Concepts Inc. and co-founder of The Berries.  The Berries™ is a truly groundbreaking new form of preschool edutainment.  And, Julie Clark, founder of The Baby Einstein Company.  Julie together with John Walsh created The Safe Side Company.   www.thesafeside.com Their newest DVD is called “Internet Safety?.  How to help your children to be safe while using the internet.

This week Maria speaks with Stephanie Henley chief financial officer and co-president of “Beasley & Henley Interior Design? and mom of three.  Next, Dr. Susan Lipkins, author of “Preventing Hazing? talks about How Parents, Teachers and Coaches Can Stop the Violence, Harassment and Humiliation and Tabitha Geary, founder and creator of “OK Picture This!? an online digital scrapbook business talks with Maria about a how you can turn that stack of pictures into a one of a kind scrapbook for you and your loved ones to enjoy for years to come.

 This week Maria speaks with Molly Gold, founder of “Go Mom!, Inc.? They talk about how to Help Moms Keep the Fun in Fall,  next Maria talks with Alexandra Robbins, author of “The Overachievers, The secret lives of driven kids?, then Janet P. Penley, founder and developer of Mothers of Many Styles asks the question "Are you a better summer mom or school year mom??, and Paula Spencer, writes the “Momfidence!? column in Woman’s Day magazine and is the author of “Momfidence!  An Oreo Never Killed Anybody and other secrets of Happier Parenting?.

This week Maria speaks with Dr. Isolina Ricci, author of “Mom's House, Dad's House for Kids?, The complete guide for kids when their parents separate, divorce, or remarry, Dr. Jeremy Groll, author of “Fertility Foods? Optimize Ovulation and Conception Through Food Choices, Terilee Harrison, The Business Mom, is an entrepreneur’s coach, author, radio show host and speaker.   She is the author of “The Business Mom Guide Book: More Life, Less Overwhelm for Mom Entrepreneurs and Karol Ladd, author of “Positive Plan for Creating more fun, less whining?.

 

This week Maria is joined by Beth Butler, a bilingual educator of our young children and the creator of the internationally acclaimed BOCA BETH language learning series.  Susie Vanderlip, author of “52 Ways to Protect your Teen, Guiding Teens to Good Choices and Success? and founder of “Legacy of Hope? assemblies which motivate teens to reach out and ask for help from on-campus support groups and peer helpers.  Shana Moore, author of “Caffeinated Ponderings on Life, Laughter & Lattes?and Brock Eide, MD, MA and Fernette Eide, MD, authors of  “The Mislabeled Child, How Understanding Your Child's Unique Learning Style Can Open the Door to Success?

Today Maria is joined by Karen Jashinsky, President/Founder of “O2 MAX Fitness?.  Karen is a certified personal trainer and nutrition consultant, and has extensive experience developing special programming for teens.  Karen is currently building a fitness club exclusively for teens called O2 MAX.  Next, Nan Bauer-Magline, author of "Cut Loose" about long term marriages, relationships that are ended and how it affects children, family, parents, husbands and wives.  Her next guest is Neale Godfrey, author of “Money Doesn't Grow On Trees?.  A parent’s guide to raising financially responsible children and finally, Maria is joined my Chuck Borsellino, author of “Pinocchio Parenting?.  21 outrageous lies we tell our kids.

This week Maria speaks with, Jill Rigby, author of “Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World?.  Also, Ivan Burnell, author of “Road to a Happier Marriage, 21 Brilliant Steps to Take? and Caroline Neeley, author of “The Glasgow KISS, The wrong and right way to use your head, and Sara Dormon , author of “So You Want to Adopt....Now What??  A practical guide for navigating the adoption process.

 

This week Maria speaks with Asia Sharif-Clark, author of “You Time: How to Care for You, While You Care for Them?, a book designed to give “You Time?, by showing you how to care for you in simple ways.  Next, Karen Ehrenberg, founder of “Story Roads? a unique children’s audio theatre experience.  Story Roads is a new and exciting company that thoroughly entertains parents and children alike.

 

This week Maria speaks with Gigi Schweikert, author of “Good Mother, for the not-so-Perfect Mom?, Next, Kathi Burns, Founder of addSpace To Your Life!, A Professional Organizing and Image Agency based in San Diego, California, talking about the “18 Essential Wardrobe Elements for Women?.  Then, Carol Weigman, author of “Raising Charitable Children? An easy-reading how-to guide for introducing children of all ages to charity and volunteering, and also Malena Lott, author of “The Story Reality? - Welcome to the first nine months of the rest of your life.

This Week Maria speaks with Merilee Kern, Healthy Kids Catalog CEO.  Merilee talks about “Weight-Wise Summer Survival: Kids’ Healthy Traveling Snacks?.  Next, Maria is joined by Maria Nickless, co-author of “Chicken Soup for the Mother of Preschooler's Soul? and Amy Baskin, author of “More Than A Mom?  Living a full and balanced life when your child has special needs.

 

This week Maria speaks with Laura Ramirez, author of What Native Americans Can Teach Us About Raising Children, then Mr.Rik Deistch, talks about Exposing toxins in our bodies and what's it really mean to you and me? And next she speaks with Rose Mula, author of If These Are Laugh Lines, I'm Having Way Too Much Fun.

This week Maria speaks with  Lisa Whelchel, author of “Taking care of the me in mommy?.  Next she speaks with Ann Glasse, City Leader for the newly launched South Florida - Wild Women Entrepreneurs. The Wild WE  is a membership-based organization that encourages women to reach their full potential in business and in life. Then she joined by Paula Ford-Martin, author of “The Kid Turned Out Fine? Moms fess up about cartoons, candy, and what it really takes to be a good parent.

This week Maria speaks with Mark Hobbins, founder of “Family IQ? FamilyIQ is founded on a single mission; to educate, train and support families seeking to improve relationships.  Next she is joined by       Janet P. Penley, author of “Mothers Styles?, Using personality type to discover your parenting strengths.  And, Rick Matney, of “Wee CU Mirror? talks about his new product that allows both parents to see child simultaneously while driving.  It also allows child eye contact with parents while in the back seat.

Today Maria speaks with Carnie Wilson former member of Wilson Phillips and daughter of legendary Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.  Carnie speaks about being a new mom and the CD she made for her daughter called "A Mother's Gift - lullabies from the heart".  Next she speaks with Alyssa Dver founder of Wander Wear, Inc.  Wander Wear is a parent run organization that develops practical information and affordable products to prevent kids from getting lost.  Michele Dortch the author of "The Integrated Mother: Finding Your Groove in the Chaos of Work & Life" and Jeanne Eckes-Roper, RN speaks about Bird Flu Initiatives also join Maria.

This week Maria is joined by Michelle Anton, author of "Weekend Entrepreneur - 101 Great Ways to Earn Extra Cash, Sarah Fowles of YummyMummyCareers.com and Paige Hobey, the author of "The Working Gal's Guide to Babyville."

This week Maria speaks with Barbara Theodosiou from "The Mommy Mentor's Moms Business Mastermind Group".  Next she's joined by Dr. David Diaz the Medical Director for West Coast Fertility Centers.  Dr. Diaz talks about egg freezing.  Then Maria speaks with Michele Borba about her new book, "12 Simple Secrets Real Moms Know". 

This week Maria speaks with Rachel Scott mother of 8, who believes the solution to society’s problems is for families to have more children instead of less.  Next she speaks with Alicia Ross, co-author of “Cheap. Fast. Good!?  How to plan smart, shop smart and cook smart, then Brad Dugdale joins Maria.  He is the author of “Let’s Save America – nine lessons to financial success?  “Compound interest for your Kids?.  And Rhonda Hostetler, creator of “Girlaway.com? talks about how her website can help women plan their next girls-only trip.  The website offers reviews, tips and advice for destinations, spas, hotels and restaurants.

 

This week Maria talks with Helene Byrne, perinatal exercise specialist and author Helene Byrne, is dedicated to helping women stay fit and healthy during and after their pregnancies.  She is the founder of BeFit-Mom.com.  Also this week she speaks with Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer author of "Praising Girls/Boys Well"  100 Tips for Parents and Teachers.  Next up is Joy Frost, parenting Expert who talk about the Five Tips for a More Confident Child.

This week Maria speaks with Toni Schutta, Parent Coach,  about The 7 Worst Mistakes that Parents make (and How to Avoid Them!).  Next Maria is joined by Jane Fendelman who talks about a drug free treatment for ADD/ADHD.  She also speaks with Deanna Bufo Novak, author and fouder of Kids Heritage, Inc. a personalized children's book based on heritage.

This week Maria speaks with Laura Geist & Susan Sorensen, authors of, “Praying Through Cancer?.  Next she talks to Lauren Mayer, singer and song writer.  They talk about her CD entitled "Psycho Super Mom".  Next Lisa Beres, founder of Green Nest is discussing “How to Create a Non-Toxic Nursery in 5 Easy Steps?. And Lorilee Craker, the author of, “The Wide-Eyed Wonder Years?- A Mommy Guide to Preschool Daze.

This week Maria speaks with Devra Renner & Aviva Pflock, co-authors of “Mommy Guilt? Learn to worry less, focus on what matters most, and raise happier kids.  Next she speaks with Margaret Sagarese, co-author of “Boy Crazy!?  Keeping your daughter’s feet on the ground when her head is in the clouds.  Janice Karman, President of Bagdasarian Productions, creator of “Little Alvin and the Mini-munks? (pre-school-age versions of the same Chipmunks) and Laura Oles, author of “Digital Photography for Busy Women? How to Manage, Protect and Preserve Your Favorite Photos .

This week Maria speaks with Stacy Philips, author of "Divorce: It's All About Control, Judy Carden, author of "What Husbands Need:  Reaching his Heart and Reclaiming his Passion, Sandra Lee Stewart Epstein, Being Present with your Children - For the Mind that Doesn't Stop and Dr. Peter Rabins, author of "Getting Old Without Getting Anxious"

This week Maria talks with Beth Brykman, author of "The Wall Between Women: The conflict between Stay-at-home and Employed Mothers".  Next she speaks with Dr. Sorai Stuart, author of "Nutrition For Your Body, Mind & Spirit" Dr. Sorai talks about the 7 simple steps to get your child to eat better.  Next Dave Veerman, author of "Letting Them Go: Prepare your Heart, Prepare your Child for Leaving Home.

This week Maria speaks with Susan Warner, co-author of Sole Sisters, stories of Women and Running. Karen-Steede Terry, author of Full-Time Woman, Part-Time Career, Launching a flexible business that fits your life, feeds your family, and fuels your brain. Next she speaks with Karen Quinn, author of The Ivy Chronicles, introduces us to a crazy world where parental ambition gets passed onto kids like a disease and childhoods are traded like stocks and Victoria Pericon, author of Mommy Land: Entering the insanity of Motherhood.

This week Maria speaks with Harvey Diamond author of "Fit for Life" and his new book "Living Without Pain". Kim Fulcher talks about how to Remodel Your Reality, Seven Steps to Rebalance Your Life and Reclaim Your Passion. Victoria-Loveland-Coen co-creator of "The New Mommy Coupon Book, or 28 Ways to Help Her Get Through the Day. Hayley DiMarco author of "Sexy Girls: How Far is Too Far When Skin Is In?"

This week Maria speaks with Harvey Diamond the author of "Fit for Life" and his new book "Living Without Pain. Next Kim Fulcher talks with Maria about how to Remodel Your Reality. Victoria Loveland-Coen the co-creator of "The New Mommy Coupon Book, or 28 Ways to Help Her Get Through the Day". Hayley DiMarco, author of "Sexy Girls: How Far it Too Far When Skin is In?"

This week Maria talks with Nicki Anderson, author of "Reality Fitness" whose philosophy is "Fit isn't skinny and diet's don't work." Next she speaks with Sandra Lee Stewart Epstein, executive and Personal Coach. Followed be Liz Perle, author of "Money, a Memoir" Women, Emotions and Cash and finally Dr. Tom Seabourne, author of "The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Great Abs, Great Buns and Thighs and Great Upper Body".

This week Maria speaks with Catherine Hickem about Teaching your Kids to Think Safe. Next she talks with Dr. Mike Thomson, author of "Strategies for Saving Your Sanity in Parenting. Then, Carole Lewis, author of "Stop It! Quit Sabotaging Yourself and Start Living". And, Gayle Buske the Founder, President, and CEO of Team Double-Click, Inc., where she and her team work with small and home-based businesses to provide virtual office assistance.

Today Maria gets a new Dads point of view when she speaks with Roger Friedman author of "Nipple Confusion, Uncoordinated Pooping and Spittle: The Life of a Newborn's Father". Phill Carter from Nightform.com talks with Maria about an infant sleep mattress that helps prevent skull flattening and SIDS. Janet Alston Jackson, author of "A Cry for Light: A Journey into Love" and Hannah Keeley author of "The Total Mom Energy Diet" and "Hannah's Art of Home".

This week Maria speaks with Susan Newman author of "The Book of No: 250 Ways to Say It--and Mean It and Stop People-Pleasing Forever". Molly Gold, founder of GO MOM! Inc. and the inventor of the GO MOM! Planner. Ruth King CEO of Business TV Channel, she is an entrepreneur and author of the new book, The Ugly Truth About Small Business. And Kathryn Sansone author of "Woman First, Family Always", real-life wisdom from a mother of ten.

This week Maria talks with Eric Tyson, author of "Mind Over Money, Your Path to Wealth & Happiness. Michelle Howe talks about "Mid-Life Depression Triggers: What's Yours?" John Mckee, author of "21 Ways Women in Management Shoot Themselves in the Foot" and Os Hillman talk about his book "The 9 to 5 Window: How Faith Can Transform the Workplace.

Maria talks with Pam Leo author of Connection Parenting. Jeanne Murphy, author of Bring Home Baby and Baby Makes Three. Nancy Cleary from Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing talks with Maria about the Mom-Writers Publishing Cooperative and Dorothy Dougherty author of Teach Me How to Say it Right: Helping Your Child with Articulation Problems.

This week Maria speaks with Dr. Carolyn Porter the author of A Woman's Path to Wholeness, The Realness of a Woman. Dr. Wendy H. Weiner who is starting a new high school with the Ft. Lauderdale Children's theatre. Cheryl Tallman founder of Fresh Baby and Merrilee Kern, author of It's Not Your Fault That You're Overweight - A Story of Enlightment, Empowerment, and Accomplishment for Overweight and Obese Kids.

This week Maria talks with Melissa Cox editor of Questions Kids Ask About Sex: Honest Answers for Every Age. Julie Watson Smith author of Mommyhood Diaries, Living Chaos One Day at a Time. Derek Randel talks about School Violence and Bullying and offers tips to help prevent bullying. Also, Lynda Gwynn talks about the AAA Travel High School Challenge.