Lean Mommy
Finding time for exercise can be a real challenge for most Moms. In this episode Paige and Gretchen discuss health habits with Lisa Druxman, the founder of Stroller Strides and the author of "Lean Mommy."

Baby Registry
Brand new baby usually comes with lots of brand new stuff. Car seats, onesies, diapers, the list of things to buy seems endless, which is why baby showers can help.

Sharing Family Memories
As parents its so important for us to capture those milestone moments in our children's lives. Those first words, first steps and even that first day of school is something we want to remember forever.

A Conversation with Cecily von Ziegesar
If you're a parent of a teen you have most likely heard of either the "Gossip Girl" book series or television show.

Happy Mouths: Establishing Good Oral Hygiene Habits
Do you have problems getting your children to brush their teeth? What about flossing? Well join the club.

A Conversation with Mr. Tinkles
Paige was brave enough to interview Mr. Tinkles, the evil mastermind from the original "Cats and Dogs" film.

Training the Stars of "Cats & Dogs"
Paige and Gretchen got the chance to meet the highly skilled animal trainers for the new summer film "Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore."

A Conversation with Christina Applegate and James Marsden
Paige sat down with Christina Applegate and James Marsden, two of the stars in the new Warner Bros. film "Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore."

A Conversation with Bette Midler
Gretchen had the pleasure of interviewing Bette Midler, the voice of the villainous Kitty Galore in Warner Bros. new summer flick, Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore.

Positive Themes in Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
In Warner Bros. new film, "Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore," cats and dogs decide to work together in order to defeat the evil villain Kitty Galore.

Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore and other Summer Activities
One of the best things about the Summer is it gives us more quality time with our family. One of the worst things about the Summer is finding activities the entire family can do together.

Speech Development in Toddlers
Mom's agonize over hearing their child's first words, but by the time they're toddlers its hard for us to even get a word in edgewise.

Preparing for the SATs
Summer just began, but unfortunately that doesn't mean we should ignore everything school related. The SAT is a very important exam that can affect a child's future, which is why preparing for it is so important.

Backing Up Photos
Its officially summer! Break out the camera and be sure to capture all those family BBQs and beach parties. In this episode of MommyCast tech guru, Cat Lambson, teaches us how we can easily back up important family photographs so we never lose those priceless memories.

Talking about Bedwetting
Bedwetting is a delicate issue that unfortunately most families have to deal with at some point. As part of our series "My Baby Me and My World," sponsored by Pampers, Paige and Gretchen have invited Dr. Loraine Stern, pediatrician and a member of the Pampers Parenting Network.

Teaching Empathy
As part of our series with "My Baby Me and My World" series, sponsored by Pampers, Paige and Gretchen discuss teaching their children positive values.

Childhood Literacy
They say that this generation of children will be less literate than the generation before. As part of MommyCast's ongoing series on eduction, Paige and Gretchen address their personal concerns with this literacy issue and discuss some ways they believe it can be improved.

A Conversation with Chef Dan Coudreaut
Chef Dan Coudreaut is the executive chef at McDonald's as well as the Director of Culinary Innovation. McDonald's aims to create meals with quality ingredients for our children.

Disney Digtial Books
In this episode Paige and Gretchen literally dive into the interactive website, Disney Digital Books. Watch as they walk through the different features on the site and illustrate how simple it is for children and parents to use.

Getting Your Kids to Try Healthy Foods
Convincing your children to simply try a new fruit or vegetable can be a painfully difficult task.

Our Children's Education
As Moms we believe that a good education is one of the most important things we can give our children.

Teach Your Kids About Good Nutrition
Paige and Gretchen believe that healthy eating is one of the most important lessons you can teach your children.

Be Adventurous with Your Food
As part of our on going series on nutrition, Paige and Gretchen discuss a few interesting techniques they've used to get their kids to eat better.

Improving Literacy Through Technology
As a part of MommyCast's ongoing series on education this episode is dedicated to the subject of childhood literacy.

Noelle Pikus-Pace
Paige and Gretchen interview U.S. Olympic Skeleton Race, Noelle Pikus-Pace, and learn a bit more about this dangerously fast sport.

Film Review of "Mother and Child"
Paige and Gretchen take some time to discuss the new Rodrigo Garcia film "Mother and Child." The film focuses on several stories all revolving around the topic of adoption.

Mother and Child
Paige and Gretchen got the chance to sit down with writer and director Rodrigo Garcia and discuss his new film, "Mother and Child."

Chad Hedrick
Paige and Gretchen got the chance to sit down with with five time Olympic medalist Chad Hedrick.

100th Episode
Has it only been 100? Paige and Gretchen celebrate this milestone by looking back on the last 99 episodes.

Relax and Enjoy the Moment
Baby Tip #6: Sometimes newborns can stress us out! We get nervous about their size and worry all the time about their well-being.

A Conversation with Thomas Balmès
Paige and Gretchen speak with documentary filmmaker Thomas Balmès about his latest film "BABIES" which follows the story of four families from around the world.

Organize Your Home
Baby Tip #5: A little pre-planning and some organization can go along way. By setting up a bath and a changing area beforehand you will save yourself a lot of time and stress later on.

Inspiring Young Readers
Reading is a great activity to do with your children, and it has been shown to assist with a child's educational development if you start reading with them at an early age.

Keep it Simple
Baby Tip #4: Overstimulating your baby with bright lights and noisy toys can actually make the child more cranky and upset.

Sustainability
Happy Earth Day! To celebrate this greenest of holidays Paige and Gretchen have invited Liza Sanchez and Kerri Hailey from Pampers to discuss how to promote sustainability within your home.

Make Time For Yourself
Baby Tip #3: It is important for every new Mom to make time for themselves. Whether its connecting with other women or setting aside a few hours a week to exercise, every Mom needs to have some "me time."

The Sleep Thing
Baby Tip #2: If at all possible you should put your baby down for a nap, instead of allowing him or her to fall asleep in your arms.

'The Greatest' Movie Review
Paige and Gretchen discuss Pierce Brosnan and Susan Surandon's new film, "The Greatest."

Babies Learn From Animals
Baby Tip #1: Having pets can really help your children learn empathy, charity and responsibility at an early age.

The Greatest
Paige and Gretchen get the chance to speak with Shana Feste, writer and director of the new film "The Greatest." Shana's film star's Pierce Brosnan, Susan Surandon and Carey Mulligan, and it examines how a family copes after the death of a child.

Postpartum Depression
Paige and Gretchen sit down with Lisa Druxman, the author and founder of Stroller Strides, to talk about the different emotions women may go through after they give birth.

Getting Your Kids To Do Homework
From finding a "Homework Station" in the house, to helping out with 8th grade algebra, Gretchen and Paige have some good tips on how they get their kids to do homework.

Coping with Teens
Paige and Gretchen share their personal stories about what it is like to raise a teenage boy. They discuss the trials and tribulations of coping with teens, as well as the joy that comes with seeing your child grow into an adult.

Exclusive Finale Clip of "White Collar" Featuring Tiffani Thiessen
Paige and Gretchen just interviewed actress Tiffani Thiessen for the MommyCast audio podcast.

MommyCast on Ning
Gretchen and Paige speak with fellow mom and Mommycast community manager, Shelley Fosse, about Mommycast.com's new Ning page.

Potty Training: Sharing Stories & Secrets
Potty training your child can be one of the most challenging tasks a parent can face.

H2O Africa
Paige interviews Charlie Engle, an endurance runner, about his long distance run across the Sahara Desert, and his charity organization H2O Africa.

Cake Off for a Cause
Kelly Ripa, co-host of Live with Regis & Kelly, talks with our very own Paige and Gretchen about her latest charitable endeavor, Kelly's Ultimate Cake Off.

Newborn Health
Giving birth is only the beginning of the journey. From bathing to feeding it is important for parents to be prepared when bringing a newborn home from the hospital.

The Military Father
Almost half of the men serving in the Military are fathers, and many of them have questions about how they can be involved in their children's lives even when they are deployed to other countries.

Cochlear Hearing Implants
Monica Bishopp has a beautiful twenty month old son, Alexander, who was born with profound hearing loss. The Newborn hearing screening identified the loss and Monica and her husband decided to pursue hearing aids for amplification, along with therapy.

Fighting the Flu
Doris Stein lost her 4 1/2 year old daughter, Jessica, due to complications from the flu in 2002. Now Doris and her husband are part of a group of families called Families Fighting Flu who work to promote flu vaccinations and were instrumental in influencing the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to expand the recommended age for flu vaccines to include children up to the age of nineteen.

Unplugging Your Family
Hopefully things are starting to slow down around your home now that the holidays are over. How about taking advantage of that and making a New Year's resolution to spend a little more "slow" time together as a family?

Books for 3-5 Year Olds
We all know reading with our children is imperative to their development, and happily book stores and libraries are overflowing with choices.

The Developing Mouth: Tools for Good Oral Hygiene Habits
As part of their series with Listerine, Paige and Gretchen take a moment to sit down with pediatric dentist, Dr. Valerie Woo.

SwitchCraft
There's a new (really new!) trend in crafting—techno crafting, and Paige is hooking us up with Alison Lewis, creator of www.iheartswitch.com, to show us how fun and easy it can be.

Running the Sahara
Paige's newly discovered love of running has her in awe of our latest guest endurance runner Charlie Engle.

Speech Development in Infants
Speech and Language Pathologist, Maia Magder, teaches Paige and Gretchen about how infants develop speech and what parents can do to encourage them.

Q&A with The Blind Side's Leigh Anne Tuohy
Going to a movie this week? The Blind Side has to be the one you see! Paige and I both saw this movie and LOVED it! It is one of the best movies of the year and the perfect family movie for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Getting Ready for the Holidays
Paige and Gretchen are prepping for the holidays and they have a few tips that might help you, so watch and learn!

Q&A
Paige and Gretchen take some time to answer a few questions from their favorite people, the viewers!

Paige's Bunnies
Gretchen says Paige's devotion to her angora bunnies is crazy. Paige and her daughters are raising them, shearing them, and learning to spin the bunny hair into yarn!

College: Getting There
An important part of "being there for your new family" is planning for your children's college education. So as part of our New Beginnings series, sponsored by State Farm, Gretchen and Paige checked in with State Farm Agent Felicia Everett for advice on how parents can get started saving for that big step out of the nest!

Investments for the Future
Gretchen and Paige talk with State Farm agent Eric Hamilton about how parents can protect their families by planning for the future.

Toddler Temperament
Developing verbal expression, toilet training, separation anxiety... got a toddler? No problem.

Three New Music Videos by Billy Ray Cyrus
Gretchen had the pleasure of interviewing Billy Ray Cyrus about his support for the Best Foods Sandwich Swap and Share to benefit Feeding America.

Always There: Planning for the Things We Least Want to Plan For
September is National Life Insurance month and as part of our State Farm sponsored series, New Beginnings: Being There for Your New Family, the Mommies spoke with State Farm agent, Eric Hamilton about making plans to protect our families, in case the worst happens.

Swine Flu: What Moms Need to Know
H1N1 is a big concern for everyone this flu season, especially moms. In an effort to get ahead of the game Paige and Gretchen spoke with Dr. Nicole Lurie from HHS about how they can prevent and treat the swine flu.

Teen Drivers Drivin' Moms Crazy!
Do you remember learning how to drive? Are you ready for your kids to start? Gretchen and Paige both have teenage sons who are taking the wheel and they are two nervous ladies.

Swapping Stories and Sandwiches with Billy Ray Cyrus
"Talking with superstar actor and musician Billy Ray Cyrus was ah-mazing," Gretchen says. Not to mention the cred she got with her country music loving husband!

Family Possessions Matter
Paige and Gretchen speak with State Farm Agent, Felicia Everett, about the importance of taking inventory of your family's possessions in case of a house fire or other unfortunate event.

High Fructose Corn Syrup: Fact Versus Fiction
You've probably heard something about high fructose corn syrup and how it has replaced table sugar in a lot of the foods we eat.

"The 50 Million Pound Challenge"
State Farm has partnered with Dr. Ian Smith of ABC's The View and VH1's popular reality series Celebrity Fit Club to create "The 50 Million Pound Challenge" to promote healthier lives and more nutritious diets.

"A Parent is Born" is the beautiful, real, totally engrossing show on Pampers.com about a young couple and their journey into parenthood. Paige and Gretchen interviewed Suzie and Steve Barston about what it was like to document their pregnancy story and share it with the world. The two are so honest about the joys and pains of pregnancy, from mood swings to weight gain, ultrasounds to nesting; we've fallen in love with this adorable couple, and we think you will too.

MommyCast Introduces "A Parent is Born"
Paige and Gretchen have the pleasure of introducing a new series by Pampers, "A Parent is Born."

Speech Development in Newborns
Did you know that newborn babies begin to communicate almost immediately and that feeding is one of the earliest forms of conversation?

A Mom's Guide to Social Networking
Some parents are totally plugged into the online social networking scene; other parents find it one confusing mess.

Money Saving Moms
Gina Lincicum is the creator of the website MoneywiseMoms.com and she is one saving savvy lady!

A New Way to View
If you've heard about using your computer to record TV, but couldn't figure out how to do it, then this is the show for you!

Summer Fun!
Summer is finally here! Let the fun begin! In this episode Paige and Gretchen discuss their favorite things about summertime.

Home Safe Home
Even though we understand it is important to keep our home's safe from everyday hazards, sometimes we just don't know where to start.

More Media, More Places
Is managing your media overwhelming? Do you have pictures on one computer, music on another, and videos somewhere else?

Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is a wonderful time to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as Americans and to commemorate our great history.

Baby Safety in the Nursery
As part of our New Beginnings Series, sponsored by State Farm, Paige and Gretchen continue their tour of a baby safe home with Michele Spahr, President of Safe Start Baby.

The Family Planner
Do you have trouble keeping your family's schedule together? Does that fridge calendar get so filled up that you can't even read the entries anymore?

Family Fun
It's ah-mazing all of the cool things you can do today with digital photography and a little techno know how!

Make Every Touch Count with Mark Counsuelos - Part 2
Gretchen and Paige spoke with actor and producer, Mark Consuelos about his support of the Lever 2000 Making Every Touch Count campaign.

Baby Safety at Home
Paige and Gretchen meet with Michele Spahr, owner of Safe Start Baby. Watch as she gives tips on how to properly baby proof your home.

Make Every Touch Count with Mark Counsuelos - Part 1
Let's just say it right at the beginning, Mark Consuelos is SO cute!

Parental Controls
Bob Smith, a school based technology specialist, gave Gretchen and Paige the run down on keeping kids protected when they're on the computer.

Babysitting Horror Stories
Paige and Gretchen discuss different babysitting horror stories that they have heard of and even lived through with Lindsay Oaksmith, a Senior Associate at the American Red Cross.

Developmental Milestones
Every parent wonders if their child's development is "normal" at some point (or many) in their child's life.

New Family, New Home
Buying your first home is such an exciting challenge! You have so many dreams and expectations about how your family will thrive in your new nest; you want everything to be perfect!

Childhood Obesity
Parents know kids love to snack, and they often love foods that aren't so good for them, but with an estimated one third of all children in the United States being overweight, moms and dads are right to be concerned.

All Aboard the Disney Wonder
The Mommies continue their tour of the cruise ship, the Disney Wonder, and give us a peek at some of the fantastic restaurants and activities on board.

Cruisin' with the Disney Wonder
In their ongoing quest for family friendly fun, Paige and Gretchen took a cruise on the fabulous Disney Wonder.

Going Green with Kelly Ripa
Paige and Gretchen have a chat with talk show host Kelly Ripa about her support of Electrolux and their new "Green" initiative.

The History of Pampers
Did you know that the first disposable diapers were handmade by Proctor and Gamble in the 1950's?

Baby Care: Pampers' Discovery Center
Maybe you've already seen Gretchen and Paige visit Pampers' Baby Care Facility to learn about all of the tests and research that go into making a Pampers diaper?

Pampers & UNICEF
While Paige and Gretchen were at the Pampers facility in Cincinnati, Ohio they learned about a wonderfully easy way to help eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus.

Diaper Dynamics
Paige and Gretchen visit the Pamper's Baby Care Facility and speak with senior researcher, Joann Hoover, about exactly what goes into making a diaper

The New Father
Paige and Gretchen talk with Armin Brott, the well known author of "The New Father" and "A Dad's Guide to the First Year," about the trials and tribulations of being a new dad.

Getting Back to Life
Paige and Gretchen chat with Pampers Parenting Network Expert and founder of "Stroller Strides" Lisa Druxman about getting back into life after pregnancy.

Car Seat Fundamentals
Paige and Gretchen talk with car seat expert Bob Wall about the basic functions of child car seats, how they work, and why they are built the way they are.

Healthy Sleep Habits
Paige and Gretchen talk with Kim West, "The Sleep Lady," about establishing good sleep habits as soon as you come home from the hospital and important things to understand about the way newborns sleep.

Home from the Hospital
Paige and Gretchen reminisce about what it was like when they first brought their babies home from the hospital.

"I'm a PC" Join the Campaign with MommyCast
You've seen the new Microsoft ads but now it is time for you to become part of the campaign!

Being a Cool Mom
The mommies sat down with Kim Foley to get her advice on how to make sure our clothes are telling the right story.

Children & Fitness
Gretchen speaks with seven-time Olympic medalist, Shannon Miller, about her foundation and its fight to end childhood obesity.

The Pearl of Wisdom Campaign
Gretchen gets a chance to sit down with Shannon Miller, a seven-time Olympic medalist in gymnastics and supporter of the Pearl of Wisdom Campaign.

Taming Tantrums
With seven kids between them, Paige and Gretchen have seen a tantrum or two. So has Dr. Rene Hackney, founder of Parenting Playgroups, and she filled the mommies in on techniques for avoiding tantrums, and then what to do when one (oops) happens anyway.

Meet the Mind Behind Disney's Imagination Movers
When the creative minds at Playhouse Disney go to work on a new show they really pull out all the stops to make sure their preschool audience is engaged, entertained, and educated!

Kids & Snacking
Paige and Gretchen talk with Julia Mutter, registered dietician, about how to manage snack time.

Meet the Crew of Disney's Imagination Movers
Paige and Gretchen have had a lot of fun visiting the set and meeting the stars of Playhouse Disney's great new show for preschoolers, the Imagination Movers.

Make-Up Tips for Busy Moms
We always love it when Gretchen and Paige have stylist Kim Foley on the show.

Holiday Books
Are you gearing up for the holidays? We have some great book recommendations for you to read with your family this year!

Bad Chemicals in Baby Bottles
Like us, you've probably heard or read something about BPA, the "bad" chemical in hard plastic. Bisphenol-A, or BPA, has been linked to a wide range of health problems including cancer, obesity, and some learning disabilities.

Meet the Cast of "The Suite Life on Deck"
By now you're probably familiar with Disney's new hit show, "The Suite Life on Deck."

Discipline & Compliance
When Dr. Rene Hackney of Parenting Playgroups talks about "compliance," she means getting your child to do what you say, when you say it.

Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Experts say that the average weight gain for a healthy pregnant woman should be 25 to 35 pounds.

In New Orleans with Disney's Imagination Movers
When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, three members of Playhouse Disney's new show, "The Imagination Movers," lost their homes.

Postnatal Fashion Fixes
Most new moms aren't gonna shed the lbs as fast as Hollywood moms Reese Witherspoon or Kate Hudson, but they can still look great while they are on their way!

Dealing with Picky Eating
Almost every parent has had the no fun job of dealing with a child who is a "picky eater."

Kids & Computers
Isn't it amazing how much time our kids spend on computers? It would probably be even more if we'd let them!

Introducing Disney's "Imagination Movers"
The Mommies meet Rich and Scott from the new Playhouse Disney show, "The Imagination Movers," and learn about how the band got started.

On The Red Carpet with "The Suite Life On Deck"
Share the excitement as Paige and Gretchen set sail on a fabulous Disney Cruise for the premier of the new Disney Channel show, "The Suite Life on Deck.

Burping
Do you need a laugh today? Paige and Gretchen discuss burping...techniques for getting babies to do it, and how to stop the older kids. How great is that?

Discipline & Consequences
Dr. Rene Hackney, author of Eight Weeks to Positive Discipline and owner of Parenting Playgroups, Inc., talks with Paige and Gretchen about how children learn from consequences.

On Set with Disney's Imagination Movers
Join Gretchen and Paige as they check out the set of Disney's new kids show, Imagination Movers.

Shoes!
Acclaimed television stylist, author, and makeup artist, Kim Foley, dishes with Paige and Gretchen about how to pull a look together with our favorite article of clothing: THE SHOE.

The Library of Congress: Early Americas Exhibit
Join Gretchen as she explores American history at the Library of Congress.

Morning Sickness
Coping with morning sickness can be the worst. Gretchen and Paige commiserate over their experiences with morning sickness; they can laugh about it now, but Gretchen says any day when she threw up less than twelve times was a good day!

Postnatal Nutrition
Julia Mutter and the Mommies discuss the importance of caring for your body after delivery.

Discipline & Consequences
Dr. Rene Hackney, author of Eight Weeks to Positive Discipline and owner of Parenting Playgroups, Inc., talks with Paige and Gretchen about how children learn from consequences.

The Library of Congress: Interactive Exhibits
Gretchen visits the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. and explores the new interactive "Creating the United States" exhibit.

Gaming
"Every mom needs down time!" Paige discusses her video gaming obsession and gives her list of the best family games.

Meet MommyCast!
Adding to their audio show, the mommies show you a sample of what MommyCast Videos will bring you. It's fun. It's educational. It's MommyCast Videos!