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.

Did you know that September is the time to think June? That's right, the support that you give your child at the beginning of the school year will pay huge dividends later on. We find out how to keep your kids on track, and basic steps that parents can take to collaborate with their children's teachers with psychologist Adam Cox, author of No Mind Left Behind: Understanding and Fostering Executive Control – The Eight Essential Brain Skills Every Child Needs to Thrive and Boys of Few Words: Raising Our Sons to Communicate and Connect. Part 1

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Did you know that September is the time to think June? That's right, the support that you give your child at the beginning of the school year will pay huge dividends later on. We find out how to keep your kids on track, and basic steps that parents can take to collaborate with their children's teachers with psychologist Adam Cox, author of No Mind Left Behind: Understanding and Fostering Executive Control – The Eight Essential Brain Skills Every Child Needs to Thrive and Boys of Few Words: Raising Our Sons to Communicate and Connect. Part 2

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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He's a survivor of severe child abuse, and has shared his story in six unforgettable books including the #1 New York Times Best Seller A Child Called "It". With his new book Moving Forward, Dave Pelzer will teach us how to quit blaming our failures on others and to take responsibility for our own happiness. Part 1

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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He's a survivor of severe child abuse, and has shared his story in six unforgettable books including the #1 New York Times Best Seller A Child Called "It". With his new book Moving Forward, Dave Pelzer will teach us how to quit blaming our failures on others and to take responsibility for our own happiness. Part 2

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Do you spend hours in the car each week, driving your kids to soccer or volleyball games across town, or across the state? Have you given up family meal time and vacations? Well, when it comes to youth sports, how much is too much? Caroline and Jacquie are going to find out how parents can take back family life in a world gone crazy over youth sports with Regan McMahon, author of Revolution in the Bleachers. Part 1

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Do you spend hours in the car each week, driving your kids to soccer or volleyball games across town, or across the state? Have you given up family meal time and vacations? Well, when it comes to youth sports, how much is too much? Caroline and Jacquie are going to find out how parents can take back family life in a world gone crazy over youth sports with Regan McMahon, author of Revolution in the Bleachers. Part 2

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:13 AM
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For working parents, finding quality day care can be a real challenge. But a new program will help guide you in your decision to select the right daycare for your child. We talk with Todd Kazmierski, founder of Ordize.com about finding the right daycare for your child from the convenience of your computer.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:08 PM
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