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.
If you had one hour to live, what would you do, and who would you call? What would you say? And why are you waiting? We talk with Kristine Carlson, wife of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff author Richard Carlson, about her husband's sudden death and about the importance of treasuring each day as the incredible gift that it is. Part 2

For more information and links visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:15 PM
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If you had one hour to live, what would you do, and who would you call? What would you say? And why are you waiting? We talk with Kristine Carlson, wife of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff author Richard Carlson, about her husband's sudden death and about the importance of treasuring each day as the incredible gift that it is. Part 2

For more information and links visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:58 PM
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Most millionaires are made not born. But what exactly did they do to achieve such success? We'll find out the secrets to becoming a millionaire with Kimberly Spinks Burleson editor-in-chief of Millionaire Blueprints magazine and co-author of Prepare to Become a Millionaire.

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com or www.genworth.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:15 PM
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Does your child have certain routines or wants things done in a certain way? Maybe she fixates on a certain blanket or toy or won't let you leave the bedroom at night without the same nighttime ritual. Is this just a normal part of growing up or could it be the start of Obsessive-Compulsive behavior?  We'll find out when we talk with Dr. Patrick McGrath, author of The OCD Answer Book.

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:11 PM
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Does your child have certain routines or wants things done in a certain way? Maybe she fixates on a certain blanket or toy or won't let you leave the bedroom at night without the same nighttime ritual. Is this just a normal part of growing up or could it be the start of Obsessive-Compulsive behavior?  We'll find out when we talk with Dr. Patrick McGrath, author of The OCD Answer Book.

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:01 PM
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Do you have trouble taking orders from a woman? We may be getting closer and closer to electing the first female president, but according to new research men still rule, at least in our workplace attitudes. We'll find out how to change those attitudes with Carol Frohlinger, co-author of Her Place at the Table: A Woman Guide to Negotiating Five Key Challenges to Leadership Success.

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:40 AM
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You may have heard of the "sandwich generation?" Or, maybe you are living it. We'll talk about the challenges of planning and caring for aging and ill parents with Connie Hill-Johnson of Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services.

For more information visit: www.genworth.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:32 AM
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 Have you ever had your child ask you a question like "Where do babies come from" or "Why is that goldfish floating in the toilet"? If you're left speechless, we've got the answers when we talk with Betsy Brown Braun, author of Just Tell Me What To Say: Sensible Tips & Scripts for Perplexed Parents. Part 1
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:19 AM
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Have you ever had your child ask you a question like "Where do babies come from" or "Why is that goldfish floating in the toilet"? If you're left speechless, we've got the answers when we talk with Betsy Brown Braun, author of  Just Tell Me What To Say: Sensible Tips & Scripts for Perplexed Parents. Part 2

Find out more at www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:04 AM
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Do you use lotions, powders, diaper creams or baby wipes on your little one? If you do, you could be harming your child. We'll find out about the chemicals in our favorite baby products and how they can lead to possible reproductive problems and more.

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:49 AM
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Americans understand how much long term care costs,  we find out how to prepare for it with Olympic Champion Wendy Boglioli, Genworth Financial's National Spokesperson for Longterm Care Insurance.

For more information visit www.familymattersradio.com or www.genworth.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:08 PM
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It's called a silent epidemic because it so often goes unnoticed by parents and educators. We'll tell you about the warning signs of childhood depression and what you can do to help your child with Dr. Jerry Wilde, author of Hot Stuff to Help Cheer Kids Up. Part 1

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:18 PM
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It's called a silent epidemic because it so often goes unnoticed by parents and educators. We'll tell you about the warning signs of childhood depression and what you can do to help your child with Dr. Jerry Wilde, author of Hot Stuff to Help Cheer Kids Up. Part 2

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:01 PM
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