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. According to the National Crime Prevention Council, “Cyberbullying” is a problem that affects almost half of all American teens. In this episode Paige and Gretchen discuss the hardships of Cyberbullying as well as what parents can do to prevent it. For more on Cyberbullying and Internet safety visit the Family Online Safety Institute website. Also check out their new video “Go Figure” which gives stats on Internet usage for kids and teens. If you have any information that you would like to share with us, please visit our Facebook page and leave a comment on our wall. We love to hear from you!

Have you ever walked into a room and simply can’t remember why you went in there in the first place? Ever forget your own phone number? Or how about forgetting the name of a close friend? If you have answered yes to any of these questions then you may suffer from what we like to call “Mom Brain.” Juggling kids, the house, and work makes it hard for any parent to stay on top of it all, and unfortunately some things may fall through the cracks. In this episode Paige and Gretchen talk about the unfortunate memory loss that comes with being a busy Mom. If you suffer from “Mom Brain” share it! Visit our Facebook page and leave us a comment, if you can remember….

If you’re a parent of a teen you have most likely heard of either the “Gossip Girl” book series or television show. In fact, you may be a fan of it yourself! In this episode Paige and Gretchen have a chance to speak with Cecily von Ziegesar author and creator of the Gossip Girl series. Cecily talks about how the books were created and developed. She also discusses her new book “Cum Laude.” If you’ve read Gossip Girl or watch the TV show, let us know what you think at our Facebook page. You know we love to hear from you. XOXO ~ MommyCast!

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. Unfortunately keeping the peace in our own homes isn’t always as easy. Paige and Gretchen discuss some techniques they use to get their children to play nice. If you have any suggestions of your own please visit our Facebook page and share!

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. Paige and Gretchen talk about some of their favorite Summer family activities like going to the pool and catching an afternoon movie. The new Warner Bros. film, “Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore,” is just one example of a great Summer family movie. The film comes out July 30th. See it with your family and then tell us what you think at our Facebook page.

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, to discuss how best to deal with a bedwetting child. If you have personal stories of your own related to bedwetting please share, we would love to hear from you.

Has it only been 100? Paige and Gretchen celebrate this milestone by looking back on the last 99 episodes. Watch as they talk about their favorite moments and what they look forward to in the next 100 episodes!

Click here to view the infamous story about Paige and Gretchen’s trip to Atlanta. You won’t be disappointed!

Gretchen and Paige speak with fellow mom and Mommycast community manager, Shelley Fosse, about Mommycast.com’s new Ning page. Ning is a social network where fans can interact with one another, as well as Gretchen and Paige.  Ning community users can also upload their own pictures, videos, and blogs. Ning’s interface is extremely user friendly, and will be a source of exclusive content for listeners.

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. As part of the MommyCast series “My Baby Me and My World,” sponsored by Pampers, Paige and Gretchen invited Dr. Laura Jana on to the show to discuss the different health and safety issues parents of newborns should be aware of.

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. In this show they’re commiserating over the gray hair they’ve been gifted by their sweet sons and sharing some of the laughs they’ve had too. If you’re ready to share your driving with a teenager stories we’d love to read them in the comment section at www.mommycast.com.