Family Matters Radio is an informative, entertaining and inspiring talk radio program focused on issues concerning women and families. FMR features nationally-known experts, best-selling authors, newsmakers and celebrities in friendly conversation, sharing expert advice to help us all raise healthy families and special insight on the experience of being a woman in today's world. Developed and hosted by broadcast media veterans and long-time friends Caroline Kruse and Jacquie Chakirelis, the program is celebrating its 10th year on the air on both AM and FM stations around the country and via podcasts internationally.

For every woman who has ever dreamed of the perfect family and marriage - think "The Brady Bunch" or "The Huxtables" – and was greatly disappointed, you’re not alone! Jacquie and Caroline talk with syndicated radio host Sheri Lynch about her hilarious new book Be Happy or I’ll Scream! My Deranged Quest for the Perfect Husband, Family and Life.

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:23 PM
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Jacquie and Caroline continue their conversation with syndicated radio host Sheri Lynch about her hilarious new book Be Happy or I’ll Scream! My Deranged Quest for the Perfect Husband, Family and Life.

Direct download: fm_s5_7m2s_6-25-06.mp3
Category: general -- posted at: 12:17 PM
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The world can be an ugly, dangerous place for kids, all they have to do is turn on the TV and it’s right in front of them in their own home. And what was once scandalous and shocking is now accepted, embraced, and encouraged. So what’s a parent to do? Caroline and Jacquie get tips on Raising a G-Rated Family in an X-rated World.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:10 PM
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Jacquie and Caroline continue their conversation with Brent Hatch on Raising a G-Rated Family in an X-rated World.
Direct download: fm_s3_6m2s_6-25-06.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:45 AM
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Caroline and Jacquie celebrate Father's day with a listener quiz with a Dad about his parenting style.

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:47 PM
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He’s the envy of every guy. He's been to Super Bowls and World Series, All-Star Games and Final Fours. He's interviewed Michael Jordan, Joe Montana and Wayne Gretzky. But his wife and kids are not so impressed. Jacquie and Carolinel talk with ESPN Radio's Mike Greenberg about life behind the mcrophone and his new book Why my Wife Thinks I'm an Idiot: The Life and Times of a Sportscaster Dad
Direct download: fm_s4_14m4s_6-18-06.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:24 PM
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Jacquie and Caroline continue their conversation with ESPN Radio's Mike Greenberg about his new book Why my Wife Thinks I'm an Idiot: The Life and Times of a Sportscaster Dad.
Direct download: fm_s5_7m39s_6-18-06.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:16 PM
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Does father really know best? Well, maybe not, but he knows a lot, maybe more than society and moms give him credit for. Jacquie and Caroline celebrate Dads and talk with Kevin O'Shea and James Windell, authors of The Fatherstyle Advantage
Direct download: fm_s2_10m35s_6-18-06.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:09 PM
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Jacquie and Caroline continue their conversation with Kevin O'Shea and James Windell, authors of The Fatherstyle Advantage, to find out how a Dadâ??s different parenting style can have such a positive impact on his childrenâ??s lives.
Direct download: fm_s3_6m39s_6-18-06.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:01 PM
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Caroline and Jacquie comment on a textbook in India that rates donkeys higher than housewives.
Direct download: fm_s6_2m4s_6-18-06.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:52 AM
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Join Caroline and Jacquie for this week's news you can use and find out what's coming up on the program.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:02 PM
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Do you feel that if you are prettier or you make more money you could win the love and respect of others? You could be suffering from a dangerous new syndrome called Performance Addiction. We'll talk with Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli to find out how to stop it from ruining your life.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:54 PM
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Jacquie and Caroline continue their conversation with Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli about the dangers of performance addiction.
Direct download: fms3_6m31s_6-11-06.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:48 PM
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Do you find that kids today are ruder and more disrespectful than ever before? Are parents failing to teach manners to children or was it just easier 40 years ago? Jacquie and Caroline find out when they talk with Cindy Post, author of The Gift of Good Manners: A Parent's Guide to Raising Respectful, Kind, Considerate Children to find out why manners are essential for every child's lifelong success and self confidence.

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:39 PM
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Caroline and Jacquie continue their conversation with Cindy Post, author of The Gift of Good Manners: A Parent's Guide to Raising Respectful, Kind, Considerate Children.

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:28 PM
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Caroline and Jacquie talk about a new study that the first signs of dementia may be physical not mental.

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:10 PM
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 On this edition of Family Matters Radio Plus!, we feature Catherine Walsh a franchise consultant who explains the benefits of utilizing a franchise consulting firm to save you time, money and reduce risk of business ownership aspirations.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:02 PM
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Caroline and Jacquie talk about news you can use and what's coming up on the show this week.
Direct download: fm_s1_6m18s_06-04-06.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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Think you're busy? Caroline and Jacquie find out how a media mogul Mom balances her over-the-top life and finds joy in living it to the fullest everyday when they talk with Bonnie Fuller, a mother of four and a business powerhouse who has led America's most popular magazines to record successes. Bonnie shares her secrets to her happily unbalanced life in her new book The Joys of Much Too Much!

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:48 AM
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Jacquie and Caroline continue their conversation with Bonnie Fuller about her book the Joys of Much Too Much! Bonnie offers her blueprint for having everything you want personally and professionally even in the face of adversity. 

 

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:33 AM
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The leading killer of teens today is not guns, drugs or suicide. It's car crashes. But what you do as a parent could save your child’s life. Caroline and Jacquie get tips from race car driver and father of three teens Timothy Smith. His new book is Crashproof Your Kids! Make Your Teen a Safer, Smarter Driver
Direct download: fm_s2_10m31s_06-04-06.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:26 AM
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Caroline and Jacquie continue their conversation with Timothy Smith about ways to help your teen become a safe driver.
Direct download: fm_s3_6m33s_06-04-06.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:19 AM
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Jacquie and Caroline talk about new research that proves that all women need their girlfriends in times of stress.
Direct download: fm_s6_2m11s_06-04-06.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:12 AM
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This week on Family Matters Radio Plus! we feature Victoria Colligan
co-founder of Ladies Who Launch, an online and in-person network of women who provide tools and inspiration to assist other women to launch their dreams into reality.
Direct download: fm_ladies_who_launch_podcast.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:22 PM
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Join Caroline and Jacquie as they discuss the issue on having children close together or farther apart. Plus what's coming up on the show this week.

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:45 PM
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A single mom who didn’t start her career until later in life and then wins a Pulitzer Prize. It’s the real-life story journalist Connie Schultz, author of Life Happens. Caroline and Jacquie sit down with Connie to talk about her columns and the everyday heroes she writes about and how each one of us can make a difference.
Direct download: fm_s4_14m0s_052706.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:30 PM
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Jacquie and Caroline continue their conversation with journalist Connie Schultz, author of Life Happens and the everyday heroes she writes about and how each one of us can make a difference.

Direct download: fm_s5_7m0s_052706.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:18 PM
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 A son with bi-polar disorder and a daughter with depression. How would your family cope and survive? Caroline and Jacquie talk with award-winning Science writer Paul Raeburn about his memoir Aquainted with the Night and his struggle to find the right help and treatment for his children’s mental illness before it was too late.
Direct download: fm_s2_10m49s_052706.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:10 PM
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Caroline and Jacquie continue their conversation with award-winning Science writer Paul Raeburn about his memoir Aquainted with the Night and his struggle to find the right help and treatment for his children’s mental illness before it was too late.
Direct download: fm_s3_5m54s_052706.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:59 PM
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Have hayfever? Jacquie and Caroline talk about new research that reveals relief is just a peck away.
Direct download: fm_s6_2m8s_052706.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:50 PM
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