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The Elephant In The Room Property Podcast | Inside Australian Real EstateHas Melbourne’s Market Shifted for Good—Or Is This Just a Blip? Cate Bakos ExplainsMelbourne’s property market has been through a lot lately — ups, downs, and now a bit of a bounce. Is this a genuine turnaround, or just a brief shift before more challenges arise? In this episode, we chat with Cate Bakos, a seasoned Melbourne property market specialist who knows the city’s market dynamics better than most. Cate shares what she’s seeing at the coalface — from interstate investors jumping in to locals cautiously testing the waters. We dig into the impact of Melbourne’s massive infrastructure projects, the aftermath of the city’s harsh lockdowns, and why sentiment...2025-03-3054 min
Class IV PodcastS02 E02 - Cate talks with Brandie Shydo from Exploring NH about Off Road First Aid and PreparednessCate talks with former paramedic and offroad and overlanding enthusiast Brandie Shydo from Exploring NH about essential safety tips, first aid know-how, and preparedness strategies for all your off-road adventures. From handling vehicle emergencies to wilderness first aid and the importance of knowing how to use the kit you do have.2024-11-0722 min
Roots RunningChris Jean speaks on hard work and proving skeptics wrong: WTGGT - Episode 49Adam and Sean sit down with Chris Jean (@asosipapi @docdontmiss). Chris is a student currently getting a PHD in biomedical engineering at Georgia Tech, while simultaneously getting an MBA. His athletic background is in basketball, but now focuses on a body building inspired lifting routine.2024-07-0159 min
TOUGH TALKS: Conversations on Mental ToughnessTOUGH TALKS - E130 - Magic Mushrooms & Mental Toughness with Cate Ritter
Hey Tribe,In this latest episode of Tough Talks we're exploring the intriguing intersection of mental toughness and the transformative power of psilocybin with none other than Cate Ritter, a licensed psilocybin facilitator and a beacon in the wellness community. Join us as we delve into the profound insights and personal experiences Cate brings to the table, illuminating the impactful role of psychedelics in fostering mental health and mastery.In our conversation, Cate unpacks the meticulous preparation required for psychedelic sessions, emphasizing the necessity of a safe and nurturing environment. She shares her wisdom on crafting personalized playlists a...2024-06-1239 min
The Ribbon Book ClubHistorical Note: Ranger Chris Carey on the Oregon TrailDear Diary,
We got to talk to an old friend of Jen's, Chris Carey about his work at the Whitman Mission National Historic Site! Chris had some great facts to share about life on the Oregon Trail and some fresh insight into the story of the Whitman Mission. Chris also had a surprise choose-your-own-adventure game at the end of our conversation! Oregon Trail TTRPG (tabletop role-playing game) anyone?
Yours Truly,
Cate and Jen
RibbonBookClubPod.com
@RibbonBookPod on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Edited...2023-12-071h 25The Ribbon Book ClubHistorical Note: Ranger Chris Carey on the Oregon TrailDear Diary,
We got to talk to an old friend of Jen's, Chris Carey about his work at the Whitman Mission National Historic Site! Chris had some great facts to share about life on the Oregon Trail and some fresh insight into the story of the Whitman Mission. Chris also had a surprise choose-your-own-adventure game at the end of our conversation! Oregon Trail TTRPG (tabletop role-playing game) anyone?
Yours Truly,
Cate and Jen
RibbonBookClubPod.com
@RibbonBookPod on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Edited...2023-12-071h 25
Dear San DiegoChris Cate On Life After City HallDuring his 8 years as a San Diego City Councilmember, Chris Cate was known as the smartest guy on the 10th floor, but he became more than a policy wonk. He worked with council members on both sides of the aisle to create positive change for San Diegans, and he became a force for his District 6 constituents, which includes the neighborhoods of Clairemont Mesa, Kearny Mesa, Mira Mesa, Miramar, Park Village, and Sorrento Valley. Chris was only the third Asian American in San Diego’s history elected to the City Council. On this episode with Tony and Juan, Chri...2023-10-1955 min
Great GroupsWelcoming, Ministry, and More with Brandon and Cate Powell (Episode 88)In this episode, we talk with Brandon and Cate Powell about welcoming new people, ministering to group members, and more. Brandon and Cate were featured on our 2023 Small Group Promotion Video.Send us a textThanks for listening to the Great Groups Podcast. Please visit GreatGroups.org for a list of all our episodes.We'd love to hear from you! Click here for our contact form. Jay Gordon is the Small Groups Minister at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Chris Amaro is an IT professional a...2023-09-0531 minGreat GroupsThe Power of Invitation: Brandon & Cate Powell (Episode 87)In this episode, we talk with Brandon and Cate Powell about invitations to Small Group and a number of other things. Brandon and Cate were featured on our 2023 Small Group Promotion Video.Send us a textThanks for listening to the Great Groups Podcast. Please visit GreatGroups.org for a list of all our episodes.We'd love to hear from you! Click here for our contact form. Jay Gordon is the Small Groups Minister at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Chris Amaro is an IT...2023-08-2522 min
The StandardBeyond the Gym: A Holistic Approach to Fitness with Cate SandersIn today’s episode, Chris speaks to his personal trainer Cate Sanders, a seasoned personal trainer with a holistic approach to fitness. You’ll hear Cate share insights from her morning runs, discussing the significance of daily movement, the balance between challenging oneself and knowing when to ease off, and the role of intuition and a growth mindset in personal fitness journeys. The conversation also touches on the influence of our surroundings and inner circles on our lives, the power of nurturing real-life connections, and the transformative power of habits and mindsets.The Standard Podcast aims to chan...2023-07-2551 min
Thrive with Cate Stillman PodcastFor Influencers: How to Divide and Deliver the Story with Chris OrwigWelcome to the Thrive with Cate podcast, hosted by Cate. In this episode, Cate is joined by Chris Orwig, a talented photographer, and storyteller known for capturing the essence of people's stories through his images. They discuss the art of storytelling in photography, focusing on the importance of finding one's authentic identity. Chris shares anecdotes of photographing influential individuals such as Kelly Slater and Jack Johnson, emphasizing the need to go beyond surface appearances to create meaningful and relatable stories. Join Cate and Chris as they explore the world of photography and its impact on influencer culture. 2023-07-1352 min
PlanetGeo: The Geology PodcastA Groovy Geologist - Cate LarsenLearn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comYou can find out more about Cate Larsen and all her social media links here at groovygeologist.com! Remember you can Support Us Here,and share PlanetGeo with your friends and family!Cate - aka - groovygeologist is a geo-communicator. She utilizes the power of the internet to bring geology education to the masses. She has a B.S. in geology and a pas...2022-11-101h 04
Wellness Pro Podcast with Cate StillmanThe Past + Future of Progressive Communities and Online Courses (Cate + Chris Badgett)Podcast Intro: Chris Badgett, “the online course guy”, is the CEO of LifterLMS (Learning Management System), which is a building tool for WordPress-powered websites and helps creators and experts build course platforms to generate income and impact. He also hosts the LMScast podcast for course creators and education entrepreneurs. While he is passionate about teaching this, he is also a “Nature guy” that has lived on a glacier in Alaska and is now a homeschooling Dad living on an organic farm in Maine. Listen in on this conversation where Cate taps into Chris’ expertise about the past and future o...2022-06-0746 min
The Common CreativeEpisode 44 - Cate Sefton: Serious PlayYou might not have heard of GSK but we can guarantee you've heard of some of their brands including Panadol, Sensodyne and Voltaren. Meet Cate Sefton, the Marketing Director of GSK Consumer Healthcare ....and also a Certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Method Facilitator. You might think that the scientific world of healthcare and creativity wouldn't mix but Cate is a big believer in creative thinking, customer-centricity and operating creatively within frameworks rather than viewing them as a barrier. Links: Cate Sefton: Cate Sefton LinkedIn Two Common Creatives: https://www.twocommoncreatives.com/ Id...2022-04-1236 min
Rocket MotivationBlessed and Unbreakable with Chris "Champ" Napier In this week's episode, we learn the story of Chris "Champ" Napier. Champ was 3 years old when he saw his father murdered. He grew up in poverty, surrounded by drugs and crime, and at age 18 was sentenced to life in prison for murder. He had an epiphany while in prison and changed his life around. After serving 14 years, he was paroled. He now works as a Client Advocate for the Mobile County Public Defender's office. He has written two books and is an advocate for change in the criminal justice system. His story is one of redemption...2022-03-3027 minRocket MotivationBlessed and Unbreakable with Chris "Champ" Napier In this week's episode, we learn the story of Chris "Champ" Napier. Champ was 3 years old when he saw his father murdered. He grew up in poverty, surrounded by drugs and crime, and at age 18 was sentenced to life in prison for murder. He had an epiphany while in prison and changed his life around. After serving 14 years, he was paroled. He now works as a Client Advocate for the Mobile County Public Defender's office. He has written two books and is an advocate for change in the criminal justice system. His story is one of redemption...2022-03-3027 min
The Elephant In The Room Property Podcast | Inside Australian Real EstateCate Bakos | Unpacking the 2022 Buyer Barometer SurveyProperty buyers—investors and owners alike—tend to have a personal opinion on where the property market is heading in the future. Individually, you’re likely to take these opinions with a grain of salt. But as a whole, these pieces of information present us with a snapshot of how consumer confidence might affect market behavior. Today, we will learn more from REBAA’s President, Cate Bakos, as we talk about the results from the second Buyer Barometer Survey showing what Australian buyers think about the property market. We’ll get clues on the year ahead, the...2022-01-2344 min
Cate Mackenzie - Love, Pleasure and JoyChris Lang on happiness, creativity and the duality of lifeChris Lang is the writer and producer of over one hundred and twenty hours of prime time British drama. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, leaving in 1983 to work at Nottingham Playhouse for six months. There he met fellow actor Hugh Grant, and the two of them formed a comedy writing partnership (later joined by fellow RADA student Andy Taylor) called The Jockeys of Norfolk, who enjoyed great success at the Edinburgh Festival, and who went on to star in their own TV comedy showcase. Chris is best known as the writer, creator and executive producer...2021-11-111h 13
The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius62 "Legacy: Life Reflections" Episode - Cate Russell, Hospice CEO & Resilience Specialist (UKHR)Send us a textWelcome to Episode 5 of "The Good Listening To Show" on UK Health Radio: "Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!" Please welcome to the "GLT Clearing" for her "Damn Good Listening To!" the delightful and supremely experienced Resilience Coach and ex Hospice CEO, Cate Russell!Get in!"Your Life & Times With Me Chris Grimes!" is my Weekly Show version of "The Good Listening To Podcast" on UK Health Radio, with a potential audience reach of 1.2 Million!It's the feelgood Storytelling Show that brings you "The C...2021-06-1649 min
The Elephant In The Room Property Podcast | Inside Australian Real EstateCate Bakos | Are buyers agents worth the cost?Where does the real value lie in buyers agents and how to avoid costly property mistakes? In this episode, we welcome back Cate Bakos to discuss from beginning to end the role buyer’s agents play in assisting consumers to achieve their property objectives and how the guiding principles of REBAA and its members have directed consumers away from risky property mistakes. Cate Bakos has appeared in previous episodes to discuss buyers agents and the value they add to property buyers. Cate is a prolific and experienced buyers agent based in Melbourne and is also th...2021-06-131h 07
Story Worth SharingStory Worth Sharing - Cate Goen - Ep. 5Chris and Emmie take advantage of the use of technology and bring University of Tennessee student Cate Goen on the SWS podcast. They unpack obedience, trust, and lots of prayer. 2020-04-1236 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastHow to Build a Fanbase on Instagram and TikTok: Family Style with Anna MacfarlaneAnna Macfarlane, a mom of four kids and an online marketing and branding expert, joins me to break down how to build a fanbase on Instagram and TikTok: family style. Anna manages the @kidsaretheworst parenting humor account on Instagram, which has more than 500,000 followers. She also manages several other successful accounts and teaches social media marketing courses for families, businesses and bloggers. In our conversation, we talk about how to get started on Instagram and TikTok and how to grow a healthy fanbase. We also discuss the benefits of being on social media and why TikTok is...2020-03-1843 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastThe Cost of Parenthood with Mike JulianelleMike Julianelle, a dad of two who writes online as Dad and Buried, joins me this week to break down the cost of parenthood. In our conversation, we cover expenses every parent faces such as child care, transportation, vacation, food, medical expenses, diapers and more. We also cover the emotional cost of parenthood, such as stress and the loss of sanity. Learn more about Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal Podcast at www.ParentNormal.com. 2020-03-1140 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastLife as a Teen Mom with Sara BuckleySara Buckley, a comedian, podcaster, social media pro and most importantly, a mom of 3, is this week’s guest. In our conversation, Sara opens up about her experience as a teenage mother and how it changed her life in high school and beyond. Sara explains how she felt when she learned she was pregnant and how friends and family responded to the news. Sara also shares her strong opinion about MTV’s Teen Mom “reality” show and how we don’t support teen moms enough. We also talk about when Sara gave the birds and the bees talk to he...2020-03-0445 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastJeff Kinney on His Diary of a Wimpy Kid SeriesJeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series, is this week’s guest. It’s an interview from the archive that took place a couple of years ago while Jeff was on the set of the movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, which many of you have probably read or watched with your kids by now. We’ll be back with new interviews next week. Learn more about Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal Podcast on www.parentnormal.com. 2020-02-2611 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastThe Start with Nick ThuneMy guest this week is one of my favorite all-time comedians Nick Thune. Now this isn’t a typical Breaking Down Parenting interview because this interview dates back to 2015 when this podcast was called The ParentNormal Comedy Podcast. I wanted to share it again not just because I’m a fan of Nick Thune and he tells a couple of funny stories, but because it was the very first podcast interview I ever did, which makes it perhaps the most memorable podcast interview I’ve ever done. And if you’re a fan of this show, I thought...2020-02-1908 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastParent Survival Mode with James Breakwell (Xploding Unicorn)This week’s guest is James Breakwell, a father of four daughters and a comedy writer known to many as @XplodingUnicorn. In our conversation, we break down the parts of parenthood that send us into parent survival mode, how to survive with the stress and crazy parenting moments that James has had to survive however he can. We also talk about James’ new book How to Save Your Child from Ostrich Attacks, Accidental Time Travel, and Anything Else that Might Happen on an Average Tuesday. This is James’ third appearance on the podcast, dating back to the early...2020-02-1229 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastRaising Twin Babies with Macgill FrutcheyThis episode is a must-listen for parents of twins. My guest is Macgill Frutchey, a mom of three, including twins. She’s also the funny mom behind the social media account Macgyvering My Way Through Motherhood. In our conversation, we talk about how Macgill literally had dreams of having twins come true and the excitement that brought her family. We also cover recognizing different baby cries, how to tell baby twins apart, best baby shower gifts for moms of twins, synchronized milestones of twins, being parent-trapped, how to carry two babies, getting creative like Macgyver and much more. ...2020-02-0535 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastParent Friendships with Jenna Kim JonesThis week’s guest is Jenna Kim Jones, a mom of two, comedian and co-host of the podcast Couple Friends. In our conversation, we break down parent friendships. Specifically, we talk about how to find friends when you're a parent, what to expect from parent friends, why parent friendships are important, what to do with parent friends and much more. Find every episode of Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal Podcast on www.ParentNormal.com. 2020-01-2927 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastBirthday Party Planning with Jennifer DouglasThis week’s guest is Jennifer Douglas, a mom of two and the creative mind behind Goldfish and Chicken Nuggets (the website and social media accounts, not the foods). After reading Jen’s blog post on The Hot Mess Mom’s Guide to Throwing Your Kid A Solid Birthday Party, I knew she would be a great guest to help break down pro tips for birthday party planning. In our conversation, we talk about when kids should start having birthday parties with friends, how long the parties should last, good locations for a party, what to eat, party...2020-01-2228 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastModern Parenting Problems with Tara Clark from Modern Mom ProblemsThis week, Tara Clark, the mom behind the popular social media account Modern Mom Problems, joins me to break down modern parent problems. In our conversation, we talk about how parenting today is both harder and easier than it was for previous generations of parents. We discuss technology, safety, television, helicopter parents, evolving roles for moms and dads and much more. To learn more about Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal Podcast, visit www.parentnormal.com. 2020-01-1539 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastBreaking Down Bath Time with Andy Herald from How to Be a DadThis week, Andy Herald, a father of three from How to Be a Dad, joins me to break down bath time. In our conversation, we talk about how kids hate to get in the bathtub as much as they hate to get out of a bathtub. We also talk about the floods kids make while in the bath, bath toys, how often most parents bathe kids and much more. You can even hear how Andy compares bathing a baby to mountain climbing. To learn more about Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal Podcast, visit www.parentnormal.com. 2020-01-0827 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastWhat Teachers Really Think About Their Students (Our Kids) with Stephanie JankowskiThis week, Stephanie Jankowski, a teacher and mom of three, joins me to break down what teachers really think of their students. In our conversation, we talk about what parents might not realize about the job of a teacher, how teaching goes beyond what’s in a textbook, memorable stories from the classroom, parent/teacher conferences and much more. Stephanie’s new book Schooled: A Love Letter to the Exhausting, Infuriating, Occasionally Excruciating Yet Somehow Completely Wonderful Profession of Teaching is now available. To learn more about Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal Podcast, visit www.Pare...2019-12-1834 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastBeing a One and Done Parent with Amanda PacovskyThis week’s guest is Amanda Pacovsky, a mom of one, which is perfect because we break down one and done parenting in this episode. Specifically, we discuss the pros and cons of one and done parenting, how to know if being one and done is right for you, how to avoid spoiling an only child and much more. To learn more about Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal Podcast, visit www.ParentNormal.com.2019-12-1128 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastClingy Kids with Rachel SobelThis week’s guest is Rachel Sobel, a mom of two and the writer of Whine and Cheez(its). She joins me to break down clingy kids. In our conversation, we talk about when kids are the clingiest, how to be patient with clingy kids and where parents can go (or not go) to escape clingy kids. To learn more about Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal Podcast, visit www.ParentNormal.com.2019-12-0432 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastToddler Dangers: How to keep toddlers from injuring themselves and you (with Clint Edwards)This week’s guest is Clint Edwards, a father of three and author of the new book Silence is a Scary Sound: And Other Stories on Living Through the Terrible Twos and Threes. In our conversation, we break down Toddler Dangers: How to keep toddlers from injuring themselves and you.2019-11-2731 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastWTF Moments of Parenthood with Serena DormanThis week, my guest is Serena Dorman, a mom of two and the hilarious voice behind the Mommy Cusses social media accounts. She joins me to break down the WTF moments of parenthood. In our conversation, we talk about memorable WTF moments, reactions to WTF moments and when the most WTF moments occur for parents. Serena also shares her advice for parents who may face a WTF moment today. Serena also shares the stories behind some of her most popular memes, which have helped her build an audience of hundreds of thousands of parents online.2019-11-2022 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastRaising Teenage Boys with Sarcastic Mommy Lisa MunnThis week, Lisa Munn, a mom of four boys known to hundreds of thousands of followers on social media as Sarcastic Mommy, joins me to talk about the art of raising teenage boys. In our conversation, we discuss how to talk to teen boys about relationships, acceptable social media use for teens, teen driving, disciplining teen boys, searching for colleges and much more. Lisa also shares how she got her start on social media and built a huge following of parents online. To learn more about Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal Podcast, visit www.ParentNormal...2019-11-1329 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastDad Stereotypes Versus Reality with Simon HollandThis week Simon Holland, who I consider the funniest dad on social media, joins me to break down dad stereotypes versus reality. In our conversation, we talk about rival dads, how the role of a dad has progressed since the 1950’s and what happens when dads try to be cool. We also break down some of Simon’s (@simoncholland) most popular tweets, such as: I accidentally said skrt when I meant to say yeet in front of my daughter’s friends and they went sicko mode making fun of me. I’m afraid I’m out of the squ...2019-11-0638 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastSick Kids with Gila PfefferThis week we’re talking about (cough, cough) sick kids. Just when you think kids can’t be worse to clean up after, they start sneezing in your face and throwing up in you lap. Yet, somehow their sicknesses make us want to hold them closer. Joining me to break down the topic of sick kids is Gila Pfeffer, a mom of four teenagers who has dealt with all kinds of sicknesses. In our conversation, we talk about daycare germs, kids vomiting in public, how sicknesses change as kids get older, how parents have no fear of gett...2019-10-3039 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastFirst Year Milestones with Adrian KulpThis week, I’m joined by Adrian Kulp, to break down first year milestones. In our conversation, we talk about underrated baby milestones, favorite milestones, milestones for parents and how our perceptions of milestones change when we have more kids. Adrian is a father of four and author of the new book We're Parents: The New Dad Book for Baby's First Year: Everything You Need to Know to Survive and Thrive Together. We're Parents is the follow up to Adrian's first book, We're Pregnant: The First Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook. The book offers quick and actionable advice mo...2019-10-2331 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastTooth Fairy Duty with Julie BurtonClark Kent is Superman. Bruce Wayne is Batman. Parents are Santa and the Tooth Fairy. Our secret identities may not be as cool as superheroes, but our kids think we’re pretty super (and rich). The problem with our secret identities is that the instructions for playing these roles is apparently secret too. In this episode, Julie Burton, a hilarious writer, blogger and mother of two, joins me to try and break down tooth fairy duty. In our conversation, we talk about what happens when a kid loses a tooth, how (not) to pull a to...2019-10-1621 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastThe Mess Kids Make with Lauren LodderThe wait is over! The first official episode of Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal Podcast has been released. Joining me on the episode is Lauren Lodder to break down the mess kids make. Lauren’s hilarious thoughts on parenthood are shared all over the internet from Scary Mommy to HuffPost to BuzzFeed. You may know her on social media as MommyOwl. There are so many different types of messes kids make. The only consistency is that kids are constantly making messes. In our break down of messes, we cover messes in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom an...2019-10-0929 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastAn Introduction to Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastIf you’re a longtime listener, you know this show began as The ParentNormal Podcast. For nearly 100 episodes, we featured celebrity interviews, parenting fails and even a few skits. All of those episodes are still available, but the best is yet to come. We have a new look, a new format and a new name. I want to introduce you to Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal Podcast. This is a show that’s for imperfect parents by imperfect parents. We are diving deeper than ever into the crazy realities of parenthood with more stories and hila...2019-10-0101 min
Gun Owners RadioJoe Drammissi on the attacks on gun owners, San Diego City Council Member Chris Cate on the storage regulation moving through the city council, Casey from The Gun Range San Diego on the new ammo laws, Barbara from A Girl and A Gun!June 9, 2019: Joe Drammissi on the attacks on gun owners, San Diego City Council Member Chris Cate on the storage regulation moving through the city council, Casey from The Gun Range San Diego on the new ammo laws, Barbara from A Girl and A Gun!2019-06-0948 min
Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Everybody Loves Raymond creator and Somebody Feed Phil host Phil Rosenthal Phil Rosenthal, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and host of the new Netflix show Somebody Feed Phil, is this week's featured guest. During our conversation, we talk about how Phil’s love for food and travel led to Somebody Feed Phil and how he’s involved family members on the show. We also talk about creating a family sitcom like Everybody Loves Raymond and how his own family influenced the writing on the show.2018-08-0220 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastHow Ellen DeGeneres’ Audience Warm-up Comedian Created a Social Network for Dads – with Life of Dad co-founder Tommy RilesTommy Riles, co-founder of the Life of Dad social network for dads, is this week's featured guest. Tommy is also the audience warm-up comedian for the Ellen DeGeneres Show and has done warm up for dozens of others shows such as American Idol and Dancing with the Stars. In our conversation, we talk about how Tommy became an audience warmup comic and how that has actually helped him as a parent. We also talk about how he started Life of Dad and what it means to help lead a community of fathers.2018-05-1119 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastHow to get your baby to sleep better with baby sleep consultant Nicole JohnsonNicole Johnson, the lead baby sleep consultant and owner of The Baby Sleep Site, is this week's featured guest. In our conversation, we talk about how to get your baby to sleep better and how to make bedtime easier for you and your kids. We also discuss common mistakes parents make at bedtime, about the impact of naps and food on sleep, and how much sleep you and your kids actually need.2018-03-2120 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastBest Parenting Fails of 2017 Part 3 of 3 featuring Jay Papasan, Jenna von Oy, Lev Grossman, Chris Pegula and Heather HauptWe've reached the end of the countdown of the best parenting fails shared on the ParentNormal Podcast in 2017. This episode features the five most memorable stories of the year. Keep in mind, we're not celebrating parenting fails. We're just recognizing every parent fails sometimes. Parenting is stressful enough without beating yourself up for past mistakes. The best thing we can do is just acknowledge our mistakes, apologize and try not to make the same mistakes again. Parents Featured in this Episode: #5 Chris Pegula, author and creator of Diaper Dude, who was int...2018-01-2512 min
Farmer to Farmer with Chris Blanchard154: Richard Wiswall of Cate Farm on Managing for Profits and Quality of LifeToday’s show is a repeat of an episode I recorded in the spring of 2015 with Richard Wiswall Cate Farm in Plainfield, Vermont. Cate Farm has sold produce through a CSA, farmers markets, and wholesale accounts, and has been in business since 1981. Richard is also well known for his excellent book, the Organic Farmer’s Business Handbook. We take a hard look at the business side of vegetable farming, with some quick pointers for how you can start to understand the cost of production and marketing on your farm to inform better decision-making on your farm. We also take a lo...2018-01-181h 07Breaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastBest Parenting Fails of 2017 Part 2 of 3 featuring Julie Clark, Victoria Kann, Heather Armstrong, Doug Moe & Dr. Catherine PearlmanWe're continuing our countdown of the best parenting fails shared on the ParentNormal Podcast in 2017. Parenting is stressful enough without beating yourself up for past mistakes. And that's what this countdown is all about. Every parent makes mistakes. The best thing we can do is just say sorry and try not to make the same mistakes again.2018-01-0410 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastBest Parenting Fails of 2017 Part 1 of 3 featuring James Breakwell, Mike and Heather Spohr, Colleen O’Grady, Matt Schneider and Josh Temple2017 is coming to a close, and like every other year, it was a year full of parenting fails. But if you're feeling guilty about all the things you've done wrong, take comfort knowing you aren't alone. Every parent makes mistakes. The best thing we can do is just say sorry and try not to make the same mistakes again. Parenting is stressful enough without beating yourself up for past mistakes. And that's what this episode is all about. This week we’re starting our countdown of the best parenting fail stories shared on the show in 2017. (Obviously, on...2017-12-2809 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastHow to be a feminist mom and raise a fearless little princess – with Devorah BlachorDevorah Blachor, who has a brand new book out titled The Feminist’s Guide to Raising a Little Princess: How to Raise a Girl Who’s Authentic, Joyful and Fearless – Even if She Refuses to Wear Anything But a Pink Tutu, is this week's featured guest. In our conversation, we talk about how Devorah, as a committed feminist, reacted to having a daughter who loved everything pink, princess-related and classicly girlish. We also talk about how her daughter’s interests have changed her own and given her a new perspective on feminism.2017-11-0817 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastHow improv acting can help you survive the weirdness of parenting – with Doug MoeDoug Moe, a longtime teacher and performer at the legendary Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, is this week's featured guest. In our conversation, we talk about his new book Man vs. Child: One Dad's Guide to the Weirdness of Parenting. We also talk about fellow parents he's performed improv with such as Amy Poehler, Rob Corddry, Bobby Moynihan and Rob Huebel, about the similarities between improv acting and parenting, about writing parenting humor and about the general weirdness of parenting.2017-10-1825 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastHow to be a parent and survive the zombie apocalypse – with James BreakwellJames Breakwell, who Buzzfeed says might be the funniest dad on Twitter, is this week's featured guest. He was actually an early guest on this podcast in episode 12 when we talked about how his parenting humor helped him build a following of nearly 200,000 followers on Twitter. Well, now he has nearly 1 million followers on Twitter alone and a brand new book called Only Dead on the Inside: A Parent’s Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse. In our conversation, we talk about many of the interesting things that have happened to him since our last interview, including the...2017-10-0921 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastHow to improve your child’s behavior and attention span without drugs, labels or coercion – with Dr. Thomas ArmstrongHow can you improve your child’s behavior and attention span without drugs, labels or coercion? Dr. Thomas Armstrong, author of The Myth of the ADHD Child: 101 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Behavior and Attention Span without Drugs, Labels, or Coercion, attempts to answer this question on this week's episode of the podcast. Now, I want to point out that Dr. Armstrong has opinions on ADHD that many doctors don’t share, but I think it’s important to ask questions and he does a good job of asking questions about a disorder that confuses many parents.2017-09-2027 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastCan looking the other way decrease your child’s behavioral problems? – with Dr. Catherine PearlmanFamily coach, Dr. Catherine Pearlman, is this week's featured guest. She is the author of the new book Ignore It! How Selectively Looking the Other Way Can Decrease Behavioral Problems and Increase Parenting Satisfaction. In our conversation, we talk about common concerns parents have when they seek help and about how ignoring some problems is actually a smart thing to do. We also talk about the proper way to manage a time-out, whether it’s too late to help a spoiled child and much more.2017-08-3118 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Mike and Heather Spohr, authors of The Toddler Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Whiny UnfedHusband and wife writing team Mike and Heather Spohr are the featured guests this week. Mike, who is the parents editor for Buzzfeed, has actually been on the show once before in episode 36. So if you want to hear about his work at Buzzfeed and the secrets of going viral, you should definitely check out that episode. But this week we’re welcoming him back with his wife Heather because they have a brand new book coming out together called The Toddler Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Whiny Unfed. In our conversation, we talk about how th...2017-07-2722 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Diaper Dude Chris PegulaDiaper Dude Chris Pegula is this week's featured guest. Chris created the company Diaper Dude after noticing most diaper bags and accessories were designed for moms. So instead of carrying his baby-stuff around in a gym bag or backpack, Chris created The Diaper Dude for dads. In our conversation, we talk about how he created a company that makes diaper bags that even celebrity dads like Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, David Arquette and Matthew Broderick are using. We also talk about Chris’ new book, Diaper Dude: The Ultimate Dad's Guide to Surviving the First Two Years. He even...2017-06-3018 minGun Owners RadioSan Diego council member Chris Cate is running for reelection, John Dillon talks about the legalities of gun storage, the gun range San Diego hosts a fundraiser for Chris Cate, and the summer is full of San Diego County gun owners activities!June 18th, 2017: San Diego council member Chris Cate is running for reelection, John Dillon talks about the legalities of gun storage, the gun range San Diego hosts a fundraiser for Chris Cate, and the summer is full of San Diego County gun owners activities! The right to self-defense is a basic human right. Gun ownership is an integral part of that right. If you want to keep your rights defend them by joining San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO), the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), Gun Owners of California (GOC), and Gun Owners of America (GOA). Join the...2017-06-1848 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Heather Haupt, author of Knights in Training: Ten Principles for Raising Honorable, Courageous, and Compassionate BoysHeather Haupt, author of Knights in Training: Ten Principles for Raising Honorable, Courageous, and Compassionate Boys, is this week's featured guest. In our conversation, we talk about the differences between raising boys and girls and how about to raise boys who grow into motivated, courageous and kind adults. We also talk about homeschooling and how to know whether you are qualified to be a homeschool teacher.2017-06-1715 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Nicola Yoon, bestselling author of Everything Everything and The Sun is Also a StarNicola Yoon, the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of two books Everything Everything and The Sun is Also a Star, is this week's featured guest. Everything Everything has been adapted into a movie, which is in theaters right now, and I had a chance to talk to Nicola about the book and the movie at the Mom 2.0 Summit. One of the things I thought was so interesting about Everything Everything is that even though it is a Young Adult book, it was inspired by a very common feeling parents have after having a baby. Nicola...2017-06-0207 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Barry Watson, star of 7th Heaven and new show Date My Dad7th Heaven star Barry Watson is this week's featured guest. Barry has a brand new show premiering June 2 on UP TV called Date My Dad, a dramedy about a great dad who is a few years removed from having his wife pass away and is re-entering the dating scene at the encouragement of his daughters. In our conversation, which took place at the Mom 2.0 Summit in Orlando just a couple of weeks ago, we talk about Date My Dad as well as 7th Heaven. We also talk about how to play an authentic and funny dad on TV...2017-05-2510 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Jay Papasan, co-author of The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary ResultsJay Papasan, author of multiple bestselling books including The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, is the featured guest this week. In our conversation, we talk about how he and co-author Gary Keller came up with the One Thing concept and how it can help parents. We also talk about why creating lists might be a bad idea and about the right time for parents to try and launch a new business.2017-05-1822 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with platinum-selling singer-songwriter Lisa LoebPlatinum-selling singer-songwriter and mother of two kids Lisa Loeb is this week's featured guest. In addition to her radio hits, she has multiple children’s albums, specials and books, she's also created The Camp Lisa Foundation to allow kids, who wouldn't normally have the opportunity, go to summer camp. In our conversation, we talk about her work for adults and children and about why she wants to help more kids attend summer camps. We’ll also talk about how she talked Steve Martin and Ed Helms into playing on her children's albums, about the music industry for mode...2017-05-1014 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastParenting Fails Vol. IX featuring stories from Pinkalicious author Victoria Kann, Blossom star Jenna von Oy, Baby Einstein creator Julie Clark, City Dads co-founder Matt Schneider and ParentSpeak author Jennifer LehrThis is the second of two parenting fail episodes I'm releasing this week in honor of my new book Perfect Parenting: A Complete History. (Spoiler Alert) There is no history of raising kids perfectly. Thus, every one of my new book’s 40 chapters are empty. It is the parenting book with the fewest words but most important lesson: You aren’t going to be a perfect parent. Get Perfect Parenting: A Complete History now on Amazon for only $5.2017-05-0812 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastParenting Fails Vol. VIII featuring stories from Heather Armstrong, Lev Grossman, Josh Temple and Colleen O’GradyThis week, I'm releasing two editions of parenting fails in honor of my new book Perfect Parenting: A Complete History. I did the research and (Spoiler Alert) there is no history of raising kids perfectly. Thus, every one of the book’s 40 chapters are empty. It is the parenting book with the fewest words but most important lesson: You aren’t going to be a perfect parent. If you want lessons on how to be a perfect parent, DON’T buy this book. But if you or a friend needs a funny reminder on your coffee...2017-05-0509 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Pinkalicious and Peterrific author Victoria KannPinkalicious author and illustrator Victoria Kann is this week's featured guest. In our conversation, we talk about how she got started writing children’s books, the cool technique she uses to create her signature Pinkalicious illustrations and about the Pinkalicious musical. We also talk about her writing process and about her new book, Peteriffic, which follows the adventures of Pinkalicious’ brother Peter.2017-04-2626 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Jenna von Oy, star of Blossom and The Parkers and author of Situation Momedy: A Very Special Episode in ToddlerdomJenna von Oy who played Blossom’s fast-talking best friend Six on the show Blossom is this week's featured guest. She’s also starred in The Parkers and made several guest appearances on shows like Cold Case, 7th Heaven, Chicago Hope and Martin. She’s even voiced characters on animated shows and movies like Family Guy, The Goofy Movie and Hercules. But now she’s playing the real life role of a mom and she’s just released her second book called Situation Momedy: A Very Special Episode in Toddlerdom. In our conversation, we’ll talk about h...2017-04-2124 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Julie Clark, creator of Baby Einstein, bestselling author and CEO of WeeSchoolJulie Clark, the creator of Baby Einstein, CEO of WeeSchool and author of more than 30 bestselling children’s books, is this week's featured guest. In our conversation, Julie tells her awesome story of how she turned her idea for a baby video into a company that Disney would eventually buy. We also talk about how she balances the roles of entrepreneur and stay-at-home mom. She even gives advice to other parents about how to start their own company. And finally, we talk about her new innovative company, WeeSchool, which features an all-in-one app for parents and babies.2017-04-1424 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Jay Chandrasekhar, director of Super Troopers, Beerfest, Arrested Development, Community, New Girl and moreSuper Troopers director Jay Chandrasakhar is this week's featured guest. In addition to Super Troopers, Jay has directed the movies Beerfest, Club Dread and Dukes of Hazard. He's also directed some amazing TV shows like Arrested Development, Community, Chuck, New Girl, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Human Giant, Psych and others. Jay has a brand new book out called Mustache Shenanigans: Making Super Troopers and other Adventures in Comedy. So I ask him about the book, Super Troopers and his work with the Broken Lizard Comedy Troupe. We also talk about being a dad and the upcoming Super Troopers 2 movie.2017-04-0415 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with City Dads Group co-founder Matt SchneiderCity Dads Group co-founder Matt Schneider is the featured podcast guest this week. In our conversation, Matt and I talk about how he and Lance Somerfeld started City Dads Group in New York City after finding a lack of opportunities for dads to hang out together and learn from each other. We also talk about how quickly City Dads Group has grown across the country and how to be a part of the group. Because City Dads Group was started by two stay-at-home dads, I also ask Matt about being a stay-at-home dad, about how dads can ma...2017-03-2820 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Family Therapist Colleen O’Grady, author of Dial Down the DramaFamily therapist Colleen O'Grady, author of Dial down the Drama: Reducing Conflict and Reconnecting with Your Teenage Daughter, is the featured guest this week. In our conversation, Colleen gives me a preview of what I have to look forward to when my kids become teenagers. We’ll talk about the differences between parenting young kids and teenagers. And since Colleen is the first family therapist to appear on the show, I ask her about how to know when you should actually see a family therapist. Because who hasn’t thought they could use a therapist at one time...2017-03-1820 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Marc Webb, director of The Amazing Spider-Man, 500 Days of Summer and Gifted starring Chris EvansMarc Webb, director of The Amazing Spider-Man movies and 500 Days of Summer (also amazing) starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel is the featured guest this week. On April 7, Marc has his next movie coming out titled Gifted. The movie stars Chris Evans (Captain America) who plays a single man raising his child prodigy niece. So in our conversation, I asked Marc about what he learned from researching this movie about how to help a gifted child fulfill their potential without pushing them too far. I also asked Marc how he gets the best performances out of child ac...2017-03-0811 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with HGTV star Josh Temple, host of House Crashers, America’s Toughest Jobs, Ultimate Treehouse & Backyard NationJosh Temple, host of the popular HGTV show House Crashers, is this week's featured guest. In recent years, Josh has also hosted America’s Toughest Jobs on NBC, Ultimate Treehouse on the Discovery Channel and Backyard Nation for TLC. What makes Josh a great host of House Crashers is that he’s not only entertaining, he is also a real licensed contractor. But since this host, me, doesn’t know much about home improvement, in our conversation I made sure to ask him for easy home improvement tips. We also talked about how he got into doing home im...2017-03-0212 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians and book critic for TimeLev Grossman, author of The Magicians Trilogy, which is now a TV series in its second season on SyFy is the featured guest this week. Lev is also the book critic and lead technology writer for Time, but I think he would be most proud to tell you that he is a father of three kids. In our conversation, we talk about why the fantasy genre and books like Harry Potter and The Chronicles of Narnia have such a wide appeal to audiences young and old. We also talk about what it’s been like to see hi...2017-02-2223 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Heather Armstrong of Dooce, “Queen of the Mommy Bloggers”Heather Armstrong, known by her fans simply as Dooce, is this week's featured guest. She is not only one of the most successful bloggers of all time, she is a mother of two, a New York Times bestselling author and she has even been the subject of a question on Jeopardy that went like this: Rhyming with “Juiced”, it’s "to lose one’s job because of one’s blog", coined by blogger Heather Armstrong The correct answer was, "What is Dooced?" - because, as you might infer, Heather famously lost her job because of her bloggi...2017-02-1315 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastBest of the Parenting Fails Part 3 (Top 10 Fails) featuring Jeff Kinney, Dave Barry, Jeannie Gaffigan, Hillary Frank, Adam Mansbach and Michele LepeHere are the top ten parenting fails shared on the podcast so far! Two weeks ago, we started the countdown at number 30 and counted down to 21. In last week’s episode, we counted down from 20 to 11. And while all of those stories were great, and I hope you go back and listen to them if you haven’t already, this episode features the best of the best parenting fails shared on the podcast. I realize that “best” is not really the best word when you’re talking about parenting fails, because one parenting fail isn’t better than another...2017-02-0625 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastBest of the Parenting Fails Part Two featuring Nick Thune, Ilana Wiles, Greg Page, Nate Bargatze, Amy McCready and moreThis is Part Two in the three part series of the best parenting fails shared on the podcast so far. I realize that "best" is not really the best word to use when you’re talking about parenting fails, because one parenting fail isn’t better than another one, but it is fun to do “best of” countdowns. So, the takeaway I hope you get from listening to this series isn’t that mistakes are no big deal. It’s simply that we all make mistakes, and that there’s no such thing as a perfect parent. Make sure you...2017-01-3019 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastBest of the Parenting Fails Part 1 featuring Karen Alpert, Rosie Pope, Arianna Huffington, Asha Dornfest, Amy Bellgardt and moreParenting fails are a such a big part of this podcast, I thought it would be fun to create a countdown of the best parenting fails shared on the show. Because who doesn’t love a countdown? Now, obviously, it is really strange to say one parenting fail is better than another. That’s obviously not the case. But there have been some really entertaining stories shared on the show. Of course, like any countdown, there are probably some stories that should have made the list but didn’t. And there are probably some stories ranked too high or...2017-01-2220 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Jennifer Lehr, author of ParentSpeak What’s Wrong with How We Talk to Our Children and What to Say InsteadJennifer Lehr, author of ParentSpeak: What's Wrong with How We Talk to Our Children--and What to Say Instead is the featured guest this week. In our conversation, Jennifer will explain what "parentspeak" is and why we should change some of the common phrases we use with our kids. Many of the common phrases Jennifer says not to use are phrases I say to my kids all the time, including "You're so cute," "Be careful," and "Can you say thank you?" These are phrases I'll probably continue to use, for better or worse, but I do think Jennifer m...2017-01-1218 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastParenting Fails Vol. VII featuring interviews with Dave Barry, Jeff Kinney, Ilana Wiles, Asha Dornfest and Amy BellgardtThis seventh edition of parenting fails shared on show reveal even the most talented parents aren't immune to parenting fails. Enjoy this episode knowing you aren't alone in your failures, so you might as well laugh at your circumstances rather than get stressed out to the point of crying. Parents featured in this episode include: Dave Barry, the Pulitzer Prize winning columnist and author of more than 30 books, who was interviewed in episode 51 of the podcast. Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series, who was interviewed in episode 53 of the podcast. I...2016-12-3009 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastParenting Fails Vol. VI featuring Dr. Robert Keith Wallace, Kristen Chase, Liz Gumbinner, Leslie Patricelli, Amy McCready and Richard RendeFor every parenting victory, there is a parenting fail - perhaps several. But rather than get stressed out to the point of tears, it's usually better to laugh about the madness of parenthood. This episode is the sixth edition of parenting fails featuring parents who have appeared on the podcast to share their stories. Parents featured in this episode include: Dr. Robert Keith Wallace, author of Dharma Parenting, who was interviewed in episode 43 of the podcast. Kristen Chase, half of the duo from Cool Mom Picks, who were interviewed in episode 45 of the podcast. L...2016-12-2813 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Amy Bellgardt of Mom Spark about How to Make Six Figures a Year BloggingAmy Bellgardt of MomSpark.net is this week's featured guest. If you're a blogger or have any aspirations to be a blogger, whether it’s a blog about parenting or anything else, you’re really going to enjoy this interview. A couple of months ago, Amy wrote a post on her blog titled How to Make Six Figures a Year Blogging. I thought the idea of making six figures a year writing about one of your passions was incredible, so I invited Amy to be on the show to talk about creating a successful blog, building an audien...2016-12-2121 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Parent Hacks author Asha DornfestAsha Dornfest, author of Parent Hacks: 134 Genius Shortcuts for Life with Kids, is this week's featured guest. In our conversation, we talk about her favorite hacks, how she got started learning new hacks and where she has had the most success discovering new parenting hacks.2016-12-1618 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastSPECIAL EPISODE: My daughter interviews me about the ParentNormal Crash Course book release!It's here! My new book, The ParentNormal Crash Course: Everything Traditional Parenting Books Are Afraid to Tell You About Close Encounters of the Baby, Toddler and Third-Year Kind, is now available on Amazon.com! Usually, I interview another parent on the show. But this week, my daughter Ava interviews me about my new book. Naturally, she asks some hard-hitting questions like, "Can I have a snack?" She eventually asks about the book, probably because she wants permission to have a snack. But whatever her motivation, she leads a great interview. I hope you'll get the b...2016-12-0604 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Ilana Wiles, Mommy Shorts creator and author of The Mommy Shorts Guide to Remarkably Average ParentingIlana Wiles, the mom behind the Mommy Shorts website and the author of The Mommy Shorts Guide to Remarkably Average Parenting, is this week's featured guest. In our conversation, we talk about how the Mommy Shorts website began and evolved over the years, what advice she would give to someone starting a blog and her favorite parenting topics to write about, which happens to be great advice for all parents. And of course, we talk about The Mommy Shorts Guide to Remarkably Average Parenting and what Ilana hopes parents take away from reading it.2016-11-1518 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, NYT Bestseller & 6-time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winnerJeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series, is this week's featured podcast guest! Thanks to the success of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Jeff is a #1 New York Times Bestseller, a 6-time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner and one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. The post Ep. 53 Interview with Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, NYT Bestseller & 6-time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner appeared first on The ParentNormal.2016-11-0112 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Carl Hiaasen, author of many NYT bestsellers including the Newberry Award-winning book HootNew York Times bestselling author Carl Hiaasen is this week’s featured guest. Carl’s many bestsellers include the Newberry Award-winning book Hoot, which was adapted into a movie starring Luke Wilson, Logan Lerman and Brie Larson. In my conversation with Carl, we talk about how his newspaper background influences his writing, why he began writing young-adult books after a successful career writing books for adults and how responsive kids are to stories about the environment. The post Ep. 52 Interview with Carl Hiaasen, author of many NYT bestsellers including the Newberry Award-winning book Hoot appeared first o...2016-10-2709 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize Winner, NYT Bestseller & One of the Funniest Writers AlivePulitzer Prize winning columnist and author Dave Barry, who happens to be one of the funniest writers alive, is my featured guest this week. Dave has written more than 30 books and even had a CBS sitcom called Dave’s World based on his books. But if you ask him, his most enduring achievement is that one of his columns is largely responsible for the movement to observe International Talk Like a Pirate Day every year.2016-10-1812 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastBack to School Questions Answered from the ParentNormal MailbagIt's episode 50 of the podcast! In this milestone episode, I return to the ParentNormal Mailbag that I used to answer questions from on a regular basis when the show debuted. Since the school year is back in full swing, I answer your school-related questions.2016-10-1507 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Stephanie Smith, editorial director of Scholastic Classroom MagazinesScholastic Classroom Magazines Editor Stephanie Smith is this week's featured guest. On occasion, I report the ParentNormal News, but I’ve never talked about real news on the show…until now. Stephanie and I talk about what kinds of news kids are actually interested in reading about and how Scholastic writes their news differently based on their readers’ ages. And if you talk about the news now, you have to talk about the election. So we also discuss how to talk to kids about the election without leading them into a political argument with their friends. And finall...2016-10-0715 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Richard Rende, Ph.D., co-author of Raising Can-Do Kids: Giving Children the Tools to Thrive in a Fast-Changing WorldRichard Rende, Ph.D., a developmental psychologist, researcher and educator is the featured guest this week. In our conversation, we talk about his new book Raising Can-Do Kids: Giving Children the Tools to Thrive in a Fast-Changing World. We also talk about how much structure is too much for kids and about the advantages of a child with street smarts. We also discuss how lessons for entrepreneurs can be excellent lessons for kids too.2016-09-2318 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and author of The Me, Me, Me Epidemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled WorldAmy McCready, the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions and the author of The Me, Me, Me Epidemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled World, is the featured guest this week. Amy is a frequent guest on the TODAY Show. She has also appeared on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and many other stations. But now she is on the ParentNormal Comedy Podcast to talk about how to know if your child is too entitled and what you can do about it. We also talk about positive parenting techniques, even when it comes to dis...2016-09-0817 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Leslie Patricelli, popular children’s author and illustrator of Potty, Yummy Yucky and moreLeslie Patricelli, children's author and illustrator of popular books such as Potty, Yummy Yucky, No No Yes Yes, Huggy Kissy and Big Little, is my guest this week. At the repeated request of my kids, I've read her books again and again and again - often in the same night. In our conversation, we talk about how she got her start writing children’s books, how she’s able to get so much story out of so few words in her books and what advice she has for anyone who wants to write children’s books.2016-08-3016 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Cool Mom Picks and Spawned Podcast creators Kristen Chase and Liz GumbinnerTwo very cool moms are on the show this week - Kristen Chase and Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks. Since their Cool Mom Picks website was launched in 2006, it has grown into one of the best gear, style and design sites on the web for parents. Parents Magazine even called their site "The online arbiter of cool for the swingset crowd." Kristen and Liz also host their own podcast called Spawned, which I definitely recommend. They are both reallyentertaining and enjoyable to listen to, which you’ll hear in this episode. In our conversation, we t...2016-08-2422 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastParenting Fails Vol. V – featuring Jeannie Gaffigan, Mary Elizabeth Williams, Mike Spohr, Christopher Monks and Sarah MaizesThis week we’re wrapping up our summer series of parenting fails. I hope it’s been helpful for you to hear other parents share their fails, not only because the stories are often entertaining, but because I think it’s helpful to hear that no parent is perfect. No matter how hard we try or how much we love our kids, parenting fails are inevitable. The best thing we can do for our kids is just say sorry and try not to make the same mistakes again. Parenting is stressful enough without beating yourself up for past m...2016-08-1915 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with Dr. Robert Keith Wallace, co-author of Dharma ParentingDr. Robert Keith Wallace, a pioneering researcher on the physiology of consciousness, is the featured guest this week. He and renowned scientist Dr. Frederick Travis recently published Dharma Parenting: Understand Your Child’s Brilliant Brain for Greater Happiness Health, Success and Fulfillment. In our discussion, we talk about the different brain types of children, modern science, ancient Ayurveda and how to meet the needs of children based on their personality. We also talk about how early you can detect the personality of your child and how foods can make a difference in your child’s behavior.2016-08-1019 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with McSweeney’s Internet Tendency Editor Christopher MonksIf you aren’t familiar with McSweeney’s, it features some of the smartest and most original humor online. It’s not a parenting website by any means, but one of the many things I appreciate about the site is that it doesn’t shy away from good parenting humor. As long as an essay is original and funny, no topic is off limits on McSweeney’s and I think that is a credit to Chris as the editor. In our conversation, Chris and I will talk about what separates good parenting humor from tacky parenting jokes, how often h...2016-06-0821 minBreaking Down Parenting: A ParentNormal PodcastInterview with six-year-old Ava Cate about Lunch and Losing TeethMy 6-year-old daughter Ava is the featured guest this week. She is the first non-parent to be a guest on the show, but she still offers valuable and amusing insight from a kid's perspective. We talk about what's so great about being six-years-old and what she thinks are the best lunch foods. We also talk about what the tooth fairy looks like, what she does with all of the teeth she collects and why she comes at night.2016-02-2809 min