Now that the warm weather months are here and you’re spending more time outside, it’s time to open the medicine cabinet and make sure your sunscreens are providing enough protection for you and your family. In this episode, Gretchen talks with skin care expert, Isabel Tejada, about what to look for in a sunscreen, what to avoid, and how best to minimize the sun’s effect on your skin. A recent study found that 3 out of 5 sunscreens provide inadequate protection – so don’t miss these tips! Share with us how you keep your family safe from the sun on our Facebook page.

Every parent needs a little extra help, especially when preparing for a new baby or taking care of a newborn. Gretchen and Aly (from MommyCast Latina) share stories of how people helped make this difficult time in their lives a little bit easier. They also talk about Pamper’s Little Miracle Mission, a new program that inspires people to help one another in fun and unexpected ways. And in return, Pampers completes their own missions to help families across the country. Pledge your support to one of Pamper’s missions and tell us about your experiences on our Facebook page!

When preparing for a baby, mothers do not want to think about their child ever becoming extremely ill. In this episode, Gretchen takes us on the scary journey of Ben and Jamie Page. Beginning with the discovery of a deadly tumor in their newborn baby’s stomach, their decision to bank cord blood with Viacord gave the Page Family a happy ending. Please share your thoughts and experiences with Cord Blood Banking on our Facebook page!

This episode was sponsored by Viacord. To learn more, visit Viacord’s website.