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.
There's new talk that Madonna and Guy Ritchie may be adopting a second child from Africa. Caroline and Jacquie talk about this new Hollywood trend.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:26 PM
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There's a new type of teenage girl growing up in America today, and she is having a profound and beneficial influence on society. Caroline and Jacquie will talk with widely respected child and adolescent psychologist Dan Kindlon about the findings in his new book Alpha Girls to find out how these girls will make their mark on the world, change the face of family life, and serve as an inspiration for women everywhere.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:11 PM
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Caroline and Jacquie continue their conversation with  Dan Kindlon about the findings in his new book Alpha Girls to find out how these girls will make their mark on the world, change the face of family life, and serve as an inspiration for women everywhere.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:56 PM
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We are flooded every day with messages from so-called experts in magazines and on TV telling us what’s wrong with us. Our teeth aren’t white enough, we aren’t exercising enough, our homes are a mess. No wonder we suffer from worry and self-doubt! We’ll learn how to set the critics aside and trust ourselves instead when we talk with MJ Ryan, author of Trusting Yourself: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed and Live More Happily with Less Effort.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:13 PM
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Caroline and Jacquie continue their conversation with MJ Ryan author of Trusting Yourself: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed and Live More Happily with Less Effort.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:00 PM
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Jacquie and Caroline talk about new findings that reveal that a son's relationship with his mother does influence his adult relationships.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:47 AM
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According to a recent workplace survey, over 32% or respondents claim to have an 'office husband' or an 'office wife'. Caroline and Jacquie talk about this new trend with Sheri Lynch, talk radio co-host from the Bob and Sheri show. Plus, what's coming up on the show this week.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:30 PM
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Wondering what women really want most from their significant other? Caroline and Jacquie talk about a new survey that could save you a whole lot of money, time and the evil eye.

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:45 AM
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Caroline and Jacquie call the winner of the 10 years-on-the-air listener contest. And, she is a well-deserving mom!
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:06 PM
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Is the health care industry losing the war on cancer? Joel Fuhrman, M.D., says we are - and the solution lies in healthy eating.
Even as Americans are smoking less, cancer rates have continued to increase for the last 75 years. Jacquie and Caroline talk to Dr. Fuhrman about information from his new book “Disease-Proof Your Child,� Dr. Fuhrman lays the case for nutrition as a cancer combatant.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:53 PM
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Not all foods are created equal. There are some that truly stand out.
These are foods that should be in everyone's cupboards because they
contain so many disease-fighting substances. Caroline and Jacquie continue their conversation with Dr. Joel Fuhrman about his revolutionary book "Disease-Proof Your Child - Feeding Your Kids Right."  
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:29 PM
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Self discipline is twice as strong a predictor of school and career success as intelligence. And it's eroding in our kids. No is not just a word; it's a parenting strategy. Caroline and Jacquie talk with Dr. David Walsh about research and information found in his new book "No: Why Kids -- of All Ages -- Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It."
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:48 PM
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Caroline and Jacquie continue their conversation with Dr. David Walsh about why saying "No!", parents help their children learn skills of self discipline including self-reliance, respect, integrity, the ability to delay gratification.

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:24 PM
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Caroline and Jacquie talk about the trend of over-the-top birthday parties and a new parent's group who are doing something to reverse the trend.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:42 AM
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Is the virtual friend trend a good thing? We talk about this shift in friendships and this week's program.

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:45 PM
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 So how much sleep do kids need? From tots to teens, getting the right amount of sleep can be a struggle for your child. We talked with sleep expert and author Jodi A. Mindell, PhD, for her advice on kids and sleep.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:31 PM
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From tots to teens, getting the right amount of sleep can be a struggle for your child. We continue our conversation with sleep expert and author Jodi A. Mindell, PhD, about her advice on kids and sleep.

 

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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Do you have an overweight pet?
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:52 AM
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