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Ick-tionary goes Back to School Think you're the only one who has been faced with a one-sie suddenly becoming a "two-sie" from your child's morning "up the back"? You are not alone! Watch as the makers of Clorox show us just how common these moments are by bringing us "Back to School Night," a skit highlighting the humor behind all the ick. To find out more about the Clorox® Ick-tionary and to learn the new language of ick, visit www.icktionary.com |
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Girls' Night In Too exhausted to paint the town red with your girlfriends? Watch as Brooke Peterson shows us how to have a great time with friends from the comfort of your own home with a Girls' movie night, thanks to our great friends at Pop Secret! |
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Pop Secret Movie Night There's nothing Brooke Peterson loves more than a cozy movie night at home with friends, family and popcorn. Watch as she shows us the different apps Pop Secret has to offer online that are sure to enhance any movie night. Visit www.popsecretlabs.com to learn more! |
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Messy Moments featuring Angela Kinsey Have you ever had a messy moment you wish you could bleach away? Watch as actress Angela Kinsey talks to visitors about their messy moments in the mecca of all things messy, Las Vegas, thanks to our great friends at Clorox! See more messy moments or share your own at www.bleachitaway.com |
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Motherhood Role Model Brooke introduces us to her lovely "Momdel" (Mom Role Model), Jen Kubel, who shares some words of wisdom about being a mother and her vital tips & tricks when it comes to raising children, thanks to our great friends at Mattel! |
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Creative Spaces Brooke is the queen of creativity, watch as she shows us all how to build a workspace that is sure to spark originality and imagination in any young writer or artist, thanks to our great friends at Mattel! |
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Journaling Watch as Brooke talks about how journaling from a young age influenced her life and her career, and how journaling is intellectually and emotionally beneficial for children, thanks to our great friends at Mattel! |
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Private Space Watch as Brooke gives us a great lesson on the importance of privacy and private spaces for both adults and children alike, thanks to our great friends at Mattel! |
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Password Journal Brooke shows us the ins and outs of the newest version of the Password Journal. Watch as she shows us all the cool features it can provide your journal-loving daughter. Go to Mattel shop to purchase now! |
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New Year's Fashion Happy New Year from MommyCast! Watch as Brooke shows us how to kick off the New Year in style with several fashionable looks, thanks to our great friends at Dell. |
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Homemade Hot Chocolate Bar There's nothing better than drinking hot chocolate around the holidays. Brooke shows us her unique spin on the perfect hot chocolate bar for any holiday get together, thanks to our great friends at Dell. |
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Holiday Feasting What are the holidays without a fabulous holiday feast? Watch, as Brooke shows us how to put together a beautiful holiday tablescape for both your family and your furry friends! To learn more about holiday tablescapes for your cat, click here. |
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Cat-Lover's Gift Basket The holidays are right around the corner! Watch as Brooke shows us how to put a personalized gift basket together for her friend, the 'Cat-Lover.' To learn more about gift-giving for a cat lover, click here! |
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Career Day Watch as Brooke Peterson shows us that Career Day isn't just for adults, but children too can enjoy career day by channeling their inner artist, rock star or chef thanks to our great friends at Danimals. Don't forget to enter Rally For Recess here! |
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Magnetic Wall Potty training a toddler can be difficult, but Brooke shows us a fun activity that at will encourage children to use the bathroom thanks to our great friends at Danimals. Don't forget to enter Rally for Recess here! |
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Homemade Play Dough Forget having to spend tons of money on store-bought play dough for the kids, Brooke Peterson shows us how easy it is to make play dough right it your very own kitchen, thanks to our great friends at Danimals. Don't forget to enter Rally for Recess here! |
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Wrinkle Release Brooke shows us an easy way to stay wrinkle-free without using an iron, thanks to our great friends at Danimals. Don't forget to enter Rally for Recess here! |
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Flavored Water Keeping your children hydrated can be difficult, but Brooke shows us a great way to flavor water naturally, making it more fun and enjoyable for kids drink, thanks to our great friends at Danimals. Don't forget to enter Rally for Recess here! |
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Indoor Tennis Watch as Brooke shows us how Tennis is not just an outdoor sport, but a fun sport for children playing indoors as well, thanks to our great friends at Mattel. |
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Pancake Tacos When running late to school, Brooke shows us a great nutritional breakfast solution that is not only easy to make, but also perfect for on the go, thanks to our great friends at Danimals. Don't forget to enter Rally For Recess here! |
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Learning Your ABC's Watch as Brooke gives us some valuable and creative tips on teaching children their ABC's using family photos, thanks to our great friends at Dell. |
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Closet Jungle Gym Brooke transforms a regular children's closet into an elaborate jungle gym with just a few simple supplies from the local hardware store, thanks to our great friends at Mattel. |
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Photography Watch as Brooke shows us how technology can make photo editing a piece of cake, thanks to our great friends at Dell. To learn more about products featured, click here! |
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Picnic On a Stick Packing lunch for the park can be difficult, but watch as Brooke shows us a fun and simple way to eat your picnic on a stick, thanks to our great friends at Danimals. Don't forget to enter Rally For Recess here! |
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Waterproofing a Blanket Brooke shows us how to transform an ordinary blanket into a durable, water-proof, blanket that will protect the family from rough and dirty surfaces at the park, thanks to our great friends at Danimals. Don't forget to enter Rally For Recess here! |
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Family Move Night It's family movie night at Brooke Peterson's house! Watch as she shows us technology and snack options that are sure to enhance the viewing experience, thanks to our good friends at Dell. To learn more about the products featured, click here! |
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DIY Obstacle Course Brooke takes us to Camp for the day, and shows how easy it is to create an obstacle course indoors, thanks to our great friends at Mattel. |
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Car Essentials Brooke shows us all the essentials a mom needs in the car when driving her children from place to place, thanks to our good friends at Danimals. Don't forget to enter Rally for Recess here! |
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Apptivity Brooke introduces us to an exciting new collection of toys that interact with the iPad and iPhone, thanks to our good friends at Mattel. To learn more click here! |
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Working Moms Brooke teaches us how working moms can juggle their busy schedules with the help of an assortment of technology, thanks to our friends at Dell. To learn more about the products featured, click here! |
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Little Green Thumbs Brooke teaches us how to make planting herbs a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy, thanks to our friends at Danimals. Don't forget to enter the Rally for Recess contest here! |
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DIY Art Project Brooke shows us an affordable and easy way to create beautiful sculptures using only two basic materials, thanks to our good friends at Danimals.Don't forget to enter the Rally for Recess contest here! |
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Toddler Education Brooke shows us several innovative ways that the Dell computer can help in educating a toddler, from learning your ABC's to exploring the world wide web. To learn more about the Dell product featured, click here! |
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Yogurt Dots Brooke Peterson shows us an easy and creative take on a typical ice cream sundae bar using yogurt and healthy toppings, thanks to our good friends at Danimals. Don't forget to enter the Rally For Recess contest here! |
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Snack on a String Brooke shows us a fun way to make a tasty snack for the kids that they can eat and wear! Thanks to our good friends at Danimals. Don't forget to enter the Rally For Recess contest here! |
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Organizing your Life with Technology Brooke learns how to organize her hectic life with Dell tech expert, Chris Rider, who shows her several great products available at QVC that will make her daily life much easier! To shop great tech buys for moms, CLICK HERE |
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Family Anthem Brooke Peterson shows us how to turn your favorite song lyrics into a work of art that the whole family can enjoy, thanks to our good friends at Danimals. Don't forget to enter the Rally For Recess contest here! |
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Coffee Shop Crafts Brooke Peterson shows us how to turn ordinary coffee shop items into creative art projects for the kids and unique presents for friends and family, thanks to our friends at Dell. |
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Inspired Style: Summer Trendspotting Brooke does some summer trendspotting with QVC Host and Style Expert Amy Stran. To shop any styles seen on this show, CLICK HERE |
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Brooke's Summer Style Brooke Peterson shows how to give yourself a perfect summer make-over with some great ideas from our friends at QVC. To enter to win anything on this show, or to shop Brooke's style, CLICK HERE: |
 | Spring Flower Arrangements Brooke Peterson shows us how to brighten up the house with some exquisite flower arrangements perfect for Springtime, thanks to our friends at Liquid Plumr. |
 | HOUSEHOLD DO-IT-YOURSELF TIPS Brooke Peterson gives some great advice on handy projects every mom can do around the house, and how to enter the Liquid-Plumr Double Impact Daily Sweepstakes at Facebook.com/LiquidPlumr |
 | Household Fantasy Vs. Reality "MommyCast mom Brooke Peterson shows some great ways to keep your house humming, and how to enter the Liquid-Plumr Double Impact Daily Sweepstakes on Facebook!" |
 | Easy Cooking Tips: Mom Meals With a Crock Pot Easy Cooking Tips: MommyCast mom Brooke Peterson teaches us how to prepare easy meals for the family using a crock pot. |
 | My First Smartphone MommyCast mom Brooke Peterson talks all about our friends at T-Mobile helping MommyCast viewers get started with their first Smartphones and giving away 4 Nokia Lumia 710s along with a free year of service. Enter to win at facebook.com/tmobile. |
 | Great Party Punches MommyCast mom and guest host, Brooke Peterson shows us how to add a little extra "punch" to our parties, with homemade beverage recipes perfect for entertaining. These punches are easy and fun to prepare for birthdays, play dates, the holidays, or just to have around the house. Enjoy! |
 | Stocking Stuffers With the holiday season upon us, Brooke Peterson shows us some great stocking stuffer gift ideas for everyone in the family... with a little help from our friends at QVC. Be sure to visit the QVC Facebook page at http://bit.ly/vvCRpr to purchase any of the items seen on this show! |
 | Holiday Gift Finder Brooke Peterson, a busy Mommycast mom, shows us an easy new way to get all your holiday shopping done at the click of a button using the QVC Gift Finder tool. |
 | Electronics that Make Mom's Life Easier Brooke Peterson is a busy "MommyCast" Mom constantly looking for ways to make her day with her daughter easier and more entertaining. |
 | Ready, Set, Play! Getting outside and getting dirty is one of the best parts of being a healthy and happy kid. |
 | Things Your Mother Never Taught You On today's episode, Gretchen catches up with MommyCast's latest correspondent - chef, blogger and reality star Brooke Peterson! |
 | Skin Safety 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. |
 | Little Miracle Mission 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. |
 | A Life-Saving Decision 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. |
 | Meeting Angie A remodel is a great way to update your home to fit the needs of your family and match your personal style - if you can find quality, reliable contractors that will stick to your budget and schedule. |
 | Vaccinations The process of immunizing children against vaccine-preventable illnesses typically begins the day they are born. |
 | In-App Purchases Technology has grown to become a vital part of everyday life. In this episode, Paige and Gretchen discuss the importance of taking parental control over your child's online activity. |
 | Mom Social Media Social media has evolved from a simple way to keep in touch with old friends, to a worldwide resource that has changed the way we get information and make decisions. |
 | Dealing with Abusive Dating It can be a scary experience when your children begins to enter into the dating world. One very important way to help protect your child's exposure while dating is to learn the warning signs of abusive relationships. |
 | SoftSoap "Pump the Pump" Children are exposed to numerous germs everyday causing mothers to have to take precautions to prevent and control germs. |
 | Mommy Fashion A mom's day is filled with activities, work, and constant surprises. Who says you can't do them all in style? In this episode, brought to you by Pampers, Paige and Gretchen are joined by Christina DeHart, mother and creator of Explore Modeling. |
 | Jo Frost Supernanny Sometimes even moms need to a little assistance with raising their children. In this episode, Gretchen is joined by Jo Frost, from the hit show Supernanny. |
 | Fetal Origins When pregnant, mommies need to be aware of their surroundings and behaviors to ensure their baby is healthy. |
 | Bathing Your Baby There is a joy a mother receives from quality time with their baby. Bath time is one of the first joyous moments between a mother and their child. In this episode, Gretchen and Aly are joined by Francine Bagli, NICU Nurse , to learn the steps to safely bath your baby. |
 | Our Favorite Viral Videos: smartwater The internet is constantly streaming millions of viral videos. Out of the numerous videos, this video by smartwater, featuring Jennifer Aniston, has caught Gretchen and Aly's eye. |
 | iPad: Transforming the Future of Education Remember the long trips to school lugging your heavy backpack filled with text books? In this episode, Gretchen skypes with Jim Manikas, Director of Technology at The Webb School of Knoxville, talking about his attempt to reduce the amount of textbooks in schools with the iPad. |
 | Quick Tips on Baby Crying Becoming a new mom requires a mother to speak a new language with their baby. Babies communicate through various cries, a mother's intuition is the babies translator to the world. |
 | Comforting Your Crying Baby A newborn's cry can mean many different things and it's often hard for new parents to know what's normal and what's not. |
 | Chinese VS Western Parenting Through the magic of Skype, Gretchen speaks with Yang Yang Li-Oppenheim - host of MommyCast China - on the other side of the world. |
 | Dorris Bridge with Author Clive Riddle In this episode, Gretchen takes a journey with author Clive Riddle into the world of his new fiction novel, Dorris Bridge. |
 | Safe Kids Sports Sports are a great opportunity for kids to learn teamwork and stay physically fit. In this episode, Paige and Gretchen are joined by Jamie Freishtat from Safe Kids USA to discuss sports injury prevention. |
 | Toddler Safety with Kim Dulic Seeing your baby take their first step is one of the most exciting moments in parenthood. |
 | Gifts to Grow with Bethenny Frankel Babies require lots of supplies including diapers, wipes, toys, etc. In this episode, Gretchen visits the Big Apple for Parent Rejuvenation Day sponsored by Pampers. |
 | The Economy's Effect on Families In this episode, Paige and Gretchen discuss the importance of family life and interaction. Due to the economy, people are being forced to commute many hours to and from work. |
 | Love comes early When Pregnant, mothers are never prepared for complications. In this episode, Paige and Gretchen travel to visit the Smolinski family from the Pampers series "Love Comes Early". |
 | Countdown to Drive Turning over the car keys to your teen can be a scary proposition - a teen's risk of a fatal crash will reach a lifetime high during the first year of independent driving. |
 | What's your secret? It began as a simple community art project but it ended up producing a series of New York Times best selling books, and hit music video, and a website visited by more than one million people a week |
 | Sleep Lady Shuffle Getting your baby to sleep through the night is a hard task to accomplish. Luckily there are some different techniques out there that can help. |
 | All About Travel Traveling can be hectic, but once you add young children in the mix it can be almost impossible. In this episode Paige and Gretchen invited co-host of MommyCast Latina and young mother, Alejandra Rodriguez-Stuart, on the show to discuss the different tips and tricks they've learned from their own family travel experiences. |
 | Consistent Sleep One of the keys to getting your children to successfully sleep through the night, is simply staying consistent. Routine is everything and in this episode Paige and Gretchen get a lesson in consistent sleep from Kim West, the Sleep Lady. |
 | Holiday Traditions Happy Holidays from Paige, Gretchen and the rest of the MommyCast family! In today's episode we invited MommyCast Latina Co-Host, Alejandra Rodriguez-Stuart, on the show to discuss the importance of holiday traditions. |
 | The Benefits of Sleep Getting a solid eight hours of sleep a night sounds great, but unfortunately for us and for our kids its a rare occurrence. |
 | Cyberbullying Bullying has always been an issue with children, and unfortunately with the continuos rise in social networking bullies are now invading your home as well as the school yard. |
 | The Mockingbirds One in six women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime and 68% of those victims are assaulted by someone they know. |
 | Guiding Older Readers It is important for parents to encourage their children to become independent readers. One way of promoting reading is by skillfully guiding kids into choosing the books that they will enjoy the most. |
 | Fun with Family Video Do you have tons of old family videos that you have no idea what to do with? Join the club! |
 | Coping with "Mom Brain" Have you ever walked into a room and simply can't remember why you went in there in the first place? |
 | Speech Development in Children Communication is key, which is why parents worry so much about their children's speech development. |
 | Keeping Your Family Safe Every Mom wants to ensure that their children are safe especially in there own home, but unfortunately some household products like cleaners and plastic bottles may actually contain dangerous chemicals that we are completely aware of. |
 | Encouraging Independent Readers Once our children reach the age where they can read on their own, what is the best way to encourage them to become independent readers? |
 | The Social Struggle of Being a Good Father As we all know being a Mom is a tough job, but what we don't sometimes realize is that being a Dad can be just as tough, and in some cases even tougher. |
 | 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! |
