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.

Are you a complainer? Whether you’re at the office, drudging through the grocery store, standing in line for morning coffee, or driving home from work, complaints are everywhere. But what if you could stop complaining and start focusing on the good things around you? Jacquie and Caroline talk about a worldwide movement that could change your life with Will Bowen, author of A Complaint Free World. Part 1

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:33 AM
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Are you a complainer? Whether you’re at the office, drudging through the grocery store, standing in line for morning coffee, or driving home from work, complaints are everywhere. But what if you could stop complaining and start focusing on the good things around you? Caroline and Jacquie talk about a worldwide movement that could change your life with Will Bowen, author of A Complaint Free World. Part 2

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:57 AM
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Although it happens in nearly 50% of marriages, divorce is still something that most parents are usually not prepared to handle. In many cases children think the divorce is their fault and the guilt lasts a lifetime. Caroline and Jacquie talk with psychologist and family therapist Annie Thiel to find out what every divorcing or remarrying parent needs to know before they say "I don’t".Part 1

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Although it happens in nearly 50% of marriages, divorce is still something that most parents are usually not prepared to handle. In many cases children think the divorce is their fault and the guilt lasts a lifetime. Caroline and Jacquie talk with psychologist and family therapist Annie Thiel to find out what every divorcing or remarrying parent needs to know before they say "I don’t." Part 2
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Have you ever found yourself saying to your teenager "What could you be thinking?" and getting the old eye roll, shoulder shrug or "I dunno". Better understanding your teen is the key to helping him or her make better choices and avoiding power struggles. Jacquie and Caroline find out how to break through the silence and secrecy of teenage life with psychologist Mike Linderman, author of The Teen Whisperer. Part 1

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:54 PM
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Have you ever found yourself saying to your teenager "What could you be thinking?" and getting the old eye roll, shoulder shrug or "I dunno". Better understanding your teen is the key to helping him or her make better choices and avoiding power struggles. Jacquie and Caroline find out how to break through the silence and secrecy of teenage life with psychologist Mike Linderman, author of The Teen Whisperer. Part 2

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:40 PM
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Are you concerned about all the time your child spends on the computer? Well, you may be surprised to learn that there are many benefits to those so-called ‘edutainment' games. Jacquie and Caroline talk about the best software products out there and about how children's play can actually encourage and improve their ability to learn with Hannah Keeley from TotalMom.com. Part 1
 
As a special gift to Family Matters' listeners, JumpStart World is offering a special discount for a limited time. Just click here to receive $5.00 off the selected Jumpstart World games.
 
For more information visit www.familymattersradio.com
Direct download: fm_11-4-07_hr_2_seg_3_pc.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:56 PM
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Are you concerned about all the time your child spends on the computer? Well, you may be surprised to learn that there are many benefits to those so-called ‘edutainment' games. Jacquie and Caroline talk about the best software products out there and about how children's play can actually encourage and improve their ability to learn with Hannah Keeley from TotalMom.com. Part 2
As a special gift to Family Matters' listeners, JumpStart World is offering a special discount for a limited time. Just click here to receive $5.00 off the selected Jumpstart World games.
For more information visit www.familymattersradio.com
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:04 PM
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Is Your Lipstick Full of Lead? Coal Tar in your child’s shampoo? How about those dangerous chemicals found in your baby’s supposedly pure, clean and gentle soap? Jacquie and Caroline talk about the ugly side of the beauty industry with Stacey Malkan, author of Not Just a Pretty Face.  You’ll never look inside your bathroom cabinet in the same way again! Part 1 For more information visit www.familymattersradio.com
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:58 AM
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Is Your Lipstick Full of Lead? Coal Tar in your child’s shampoo? How about those dangerous chemicals found in your baby’s supposedly pure, clean and gentle soap? Caroline and Jacquie talk  about the ugly side of the beauty industry with Stacey Malkan, author of Not Just a Pretty Face.  You’ll never look inside your bathroom cabinet in the same way again! Part 2 For more information visit www.familymattersradio.com
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:47 AM
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Do you want more from your job, your relationships, your life? Jacquie and Caroline find out how to identify and pursue your true passions, accumulate real wealth and live a lifetime of happiness, love, success and fulfillment with Amy DuBois Barnett, author of Get Yours! The Girlfriend's Guide to Having Everything You Ever Dreamed of and More. Part 1
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:41 PM
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Do you want more from your job, your relationships, your life? Caroline and Jacquie find out how to identify and pursue your true passions, accumulate real wealth and live a lifetime of happiness, love, success and fulfillment with Amy DuBois Barnett, author of Get Yours! The Girlfriend's Guide to Having Everything You Ever Dreamed of and More. Part 2
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:34 PM
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