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.

Childhood cases of the most deadliest form of skin cancer - melanoma - are increasing. Yet, Vitamin D deficency is also on the rise, leading to a whole host of illnesses. So what's a parent to do? Slap on the sunscreen or leave it off? We'll find out the latest reseach with Pediatric Oncologist Dennis Hughes. Part 1

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

Direct download: fm_6-22-08_hr_2_seg_1_pc.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:32 PM
Comments[2]

Childhood cases of the most deadliest form of skin cancer - melanoma - are increasing. Yet, Vitamin D deficency is also on the rise, leading to a whole host of illnesses. So what's a parent to do? Slap on the sunscreen or leave it off? We'll find out the latest reseach with Pediatric Oncologist Dennis Hughes. Part 2

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

Direct download: fm_6-22-08_hr_2_seg_2_pc.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:24 PM
Comments[0]

Did you know that today's high-pressure, high-stakes lifestyle is sucking the joy out of childhood and leaving our children ill-equipped for even the most mundane challenges of life? We'll tell you about a new movement to rescue our kids from the culture of hyper-parenting when we talk with best-selling author Carl Honore. Part 1

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

Direct download: fm_6-22-08_hr_2_seg_3_pc.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:21 PM
Comments[0]

Did you know that today's high-pressure, high-stakes lifestyle is sucking the joy out of childhood and leaving our children ill-equipped for even the most mundane challenges of life? We'll tell you about a new movement to rescue our kids from the culture of hyper-parenting when we talk with best-selling author Carl Honore. Part 2

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

Direct download: fm_6-22-08_hr_2_seg_4_pc.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:04 PM
Comments[0]

We talk a lot about dads and daughters and why girls who are the most self-confident and successful in life are the ones who have a good relationship with their fathers.  But what about dads and sons? We'll find out why today's fathers have trouble relating to their sons—and what they can do about it with psychologist Neil Bernstein, author of There When He Needs You: How to Be an Available, Involved, and Emotionally Connected Father to Your Son. Part 1

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

Direct download: fm_6-15-08_hr_2_seg_3_pc.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:42 AM
Comments[0]

We talk a lot about dads and daughters and why girls who are the most self-confident and successful in life are the ones who have a good relationship with their fathers.  But what about dads and sons? We'll find out why today's fathers have trouble relating to their sons—and what they can do about it with psychologist Neil Bernstein, author of There When He Needs You: How to Be an Available, Involved, and Emotionally Connected Father to Your Son. Part 2

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

Direct download: fm_6-15-08_hr_2_seg_4_pc.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:27 AM
Comments[0]

Did you know that the average age at which babies begin watching videos is 6 months? And by the age of three, more than 50-percent of kids watch TV daily and know to operate the remote control.  We find out how the multi-billion dollar preschool entertainment business is dramatically altering the viewing habits of today’s children and what you can do about it when we talk with Dade Hayes, author of Anytime Playdate: Inside the Preschool Entertainment Boom, or How Television Became My Baby's Best Friend. Part 2

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

Direct download: fm_6-8-08_hr_2_seg_3_pc.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:23 AM
Comments[0]

Did you know that the average age at which babies begin watching videos is 6 months? And by the age of three, more than 50-percent of kids watch TV daily and know to operate the remote control.  We find out how the multi-billion dollar preschool entertainment business is dramatically altering the viewing habits of today’s children and what you can do about it when we talk with Dade Hayes, author of Anytime Playdate: Inside the Preschool Entertainment Boom, or How Television Became My Baby's Best Friend. Part 2

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

Direct download: fm_6-8-08_hr_2_seg_4_pc.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:13 AM
Comments[0]

One in five women are experiencing difficulty conceiving a child and are turning to fertility treatments. But what if there was another way? We talk about the latest groundbreaking research with Dr. Robert Greene, author of Perfect Hormone Balance for Fertility, The Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant. It could save you from costly, invasive, and sometimes emotionally draining tests and procedures. Part 1

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

Direct download: fm_6-1-08_hr_2_seg_3_pc.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:40 AM
Comments[0]

One in five women are experiencing difficulty conceiving a child and are turning to fertility treatments. But what if there was another way? We talk about the latest groundbreaking research with Dr. Robert Greene, author of Perfect Hormone Balance for Fertility, The Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant. It could save you from costly, invasive, and sometimes emotionally draining tests and procedures. Part 2

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

Direct download: fm_6-1-08_hr_2_seg_4_pc.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:34 AM
Comments[0]