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Reach All ReadersReading assessment done right - with Dr. Stephanie Stollar and Kate Winn238: Assessment doesn't have to be overwhelming! Stephanie Stollar and Kate Winn, authors of Reading Assessment Done Right, share practical strategies for screening, diagnosing, and monitoring student progress effectively.Get the show notes here: https://reachallreaders.com/episode238Get my free diagnostic assessments:https://reachallreaders.com/tmm_optin/free-sample-phonemic-awareness-phonics-diagnostic-assessments/ Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align w...
2026-01-2641 min
The Reading SymphonyEpisode 4: Structured Literacy and Purposeful Assessment with Kate WinnThe Reading Symphony Podcast helps families and caregivers understand how reading develops and what truly supports reading success, with clarity, compassion, and evidence-based guidance. Host Katie Megrian (educator, parent, and literacy advocate) interviews experts who translate research into practical next steps for home and school.In this episode, Katie is joined by Kate Winn, an Ontario educator, literacy advocate, and co-author of Reading Assessment Done Right: Tools and Techniques for Data-Driven Instruction. With 25+ years of experience across K–8, Kate breaks down what structured literacy looks like in real classrooms an...
2026-01-2140 min
Outlaws Podcast: Embracing Career FreedomHow to Make Big Decisions Without Overthinking with Bethan WinnWhat if making a big decision isn’t about finding the right answer, but learning how to trust yourself?
How do you make big decisions without overthinking, spinning in circles, or waiting for certainty that never comes? In this episode, Shayla and Kate are joined by Bethan Winn, one of Australia’s leading experts in critical thinking and human skills, to unpack how decisions actually get made, and why so many high-achievers feel stuck when it matters most.
From intuition and values to analysis paralysis and permission, this conversation reframes decision making as a skill you...
2026-01-1148 min
Reading Road TripBonus Episode: Reading Assessment Done Right with Dr. Stephanie Stollar and Kate WinnBuckle up. This surprise, between-seasons bonus episode of Reading Road Trip goes behind the scenes of the soon-to-be-released book Reading Assessment Done Right. Kate Winn steps out from the host role and into the guest seat alongside co-author Dr. Stephanie Stollar. Together, Kate and Stephanie candidly discuss why they wrote the book, how the collaboration came together, and the real questions about assessment and instruction that shaped it. It’s an insider look at the thinking behind the book, with practical reflections educators can bring back to their own classrooms.
Our work at IDA Ontario, which is a...
2026-01-0242 min
Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri MillerKate DiCamillo marvels at 25 years of 'Because of Winn-Dixie'Twenty-five years ago this fall, a generation of readers met 10-year-old India Opal Buloni and her loveable, scruffy dog, Winn-Dixie — so named because Opal found the canine while he was causing chaos in the produce aisle of the local grocery store.Winn-Dixie transformed Opal’s life, as only a dog can do. And their story changed those who read it, as only a book can do.“Because of Winn-Dixie” received a Newbery Honor the year it was published — a significant award for a debut children’s book. Since then, it has been tra...
2025-10-1041 min
The Bookish Diaries PodcastDear Diary: Cortney Winn is with us today!📚 Episode 3 of The Bookish Diaries Podcast is here! 🎙️✨This week we’re joined by the amazing Cortney Winn—indie turned trad author—whose upcoming release Vesselless is hitting shelves this October. 🍂📖 We chat all about her writing process, her goals for the years ahead, and the reality of being an author in today’s book world.Whether you’re a fellow writer, an aspiring author, or just love hearing about the creative process, this one’s for you. 💬✨💭 Have you ever dreamed of publishing a book?#TheBookish...
2025-09-2653 min
E Train Talks: A Literacy InitiativeCelebrating 25 Years of BECASUE OF WINN-DIXIE with Newbery Medalist, Author Kate DiCamilloThis episode is a truly special celebration! I’m honored to sit down virtually with award-winning children's author Kate DiCamillo for an exclusive interview commemorating the 25th anniversary of her beloved debut novel, BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE. First published in 2000, this timeless story of friendship, love, and belonging has touched millions of young readers around the world and continues to be a timeless favorite among children’s literature.Kate DiCamillo is a two-time Newbery Medal winner and the author of many beloved children's books, including THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX, FLORA & ULYSSES and the MERCY WATSON series. In this interview, we revi...
2025-09-1627 min
Reading Road TripS4 E6: Unpacking the SSSR Conference with Kate & UnaReading Road Trip hits the road! In this special episode, co-producer Dr. Una Malcolm swaps her behind-the-scenes hat for a mic as she and host Kate Winn unpack their highlights and hot takes from the 2025 Society for the Scientific Study of Reading Conference in Calgary. From poster sessions to practitioner panels (and even a scenic detour to Banff), Kate and Una reflect on their conference adventure. Plus, listen in for a bonus segment featuring top structured literacy tips from Reading Road Trip listeners!
Links to past Reading Road Trip episodes mentioned:
Season 4, Episode 4 – Implementation Science with Dr...
2025-08-0435 min
The Children's Book Podcast25 Years of Because of Winn-Dixie with Kate DiCamilloKate DiCamillo, author of Because of Winn-Dixie (Candlewick), joins Matthew to talk about Kate's story of family, friendship, and forgiveness. Visit Kate DiCamillo online at www.katedicamillo.com For a full transcript, episode takeaways, quotes, and more, visit DeepCast.fm and search "The Children's Book Podcast" or click on the link in the show notes. Learn more about the Highlights Foundation and their upcoming programs by visiting www.highlightsfoundation.org. Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://stebs.design/). ...
2025-06-2427 min
Jeffrey van Leeuwen Podcast#35 - Cybersecurity Expert: How Your Mind is Being Hacked & What You Can Do | Winn SchwartauHe warned Congress in 1991, now he's sounding a new alarm. Cybersecurity pioneer Winn Schwartau reveals how your mind is being weaponized by technology, a threat we're not prepared for.
Winn Schwartau is a renowned cybersecurity expert, visionary, and author who has shaped the conversation around digital security since the early days of the internet. Known for introducing the concept of an "Electronic Pearl Harbor," Schwartau has consistently highlighted emerging threats in the digital landscape. Today, he turns his attention to cognitive security, the new frontier where our minds and beliefs become the battlefield.
He explains:
2025-06-171h 47
History Buffoons PodcastRun for the Roses: History of the Kentucky DerbyFascinators, mint juleps, and a centuries-old tradition that nearly collapsed—the Kentucky Derby's rich history goes far beyond the track.How did a 24-year-old architect's twin spires design become an American icon? What catastrophic argument nearly destroyed America's premier horse race? And why must every competing thoroughbred be exactly three years old? Our Derby Day episode traces horse racing from ancient Greek chariot competitions to today's multimillion-dollar spectacle.When Meriwether Lewis Clark (grandson of the famous explorer) built Churchill Downs in 1874, his vision for a prestigious racing establishment faltered under mismanagement and financial strain. By 1894, th...
2025-04-291h 08
Reading Road TripSurprise! Special Bonus Episode: Kate & Una Share Road Bumps and RefuelsFor this surprise bonus episode, buckle up and join Kate Winn and Una Malcolm for a candid conversation about all things reading! Kate and Una share their "road bumps" and "refuels" along the road to reading for all.
Stay tuned for Season 4 of Reading Road Trip this summer where we'll bring another carload of fabulous guests along for the ride.
Keen to explore some of the resources Kate and Una mentioned in the episode?
Kate's UFLI in Ontario Kindergarten document, co-authored with Dr. Holly Lane and Dr. Valentina Contesse
Season 3 Episode 1 of Reading Road Tri...
2025-01-1133 minBig Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri MillerTalking Volumes: Kate DiCamilloBeloved children’s author Kate DiCamillo published three new books this year: “Ferris,” “Orris and Timble: The Beginning,” and “The Hotel Balzaar.” She has two more coming next year — plus 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the book that started it all, “Because of Winn-Dixie.”She is a prolific writer, a lifelong reader and a delightful human. Which made her the perfect guest to close out Talking Volumes celebratory 25th season on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Talking Volumes: Kate DiCamillo No stranger to the stag...
2024-11-011h 48
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2024-11-0100 min
MASTERS by Winn ClaybaughKate Owens HeinsKate Owens Heins, the CEO and founder of Sensory Safe Solution for Individuals with Autism, developed an educational platform that provides certification for beauty industry professionals to provide caring, compassionate, and safe salon services to individuals with autism. Interviewed by Winn Claybaugh, Kate vividly shares her story of raising a son with autism (now 11 years old) and the work she has done to educate herself, provide resources and therapy for her son, and create a curriculum and certification for her fellow hairdressers to create sensory safe experiences."
2024-09-011h 00
Poured OverKate DiCamillo on THE PUPPETS OF SPELHORSTKate DiCamillo joins us to talk about her work from Because of Winn Dixie to The Puppets of Spelhorst and beyond. DiCamillo and co-host Jenna Seery discuss her start as a writer, the joys a good book can bring, the importance of reading for young people and more. We end this episode with TBR Top Off book recommendations from Marc and Donald. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): The Puppets of Spelhorst...
2024-08-2949 min
Pop Fiction WomenAllison Winn Scotch & 'Take Two, Birdie Maxwell': Complicated Conversations SeriesOn this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome back Allison Winn Scotch to discuss her tenth (and we’ve declared, her BEST) novel, Take Two Birdie Maxwell, a story about what happens when Hollywood’s biggest rom-com star tries to recover from her damaged reputation by staging her own rom-com and following a lead on a lost love.
We dive into the inspiration behind the character of Birdie Maxwell and the concept of exploring past loves. We also also discuss Birdie's fall from grace and the complexities and arc of Elliot, the reporter chronicling her journey who has spent two deca...
2024-03-0551 min
The Book CaseHow to Inspire Your Kids to Love ReadingWhen we first began the podcast, our main goal was to inspire more folks to read. But we also talked about how we might offer content to help parents inspire their kids become life long readers. It isn’t easy, and there is no magic bullet, but we have some of the best of the best to tell us how to do it and why it’s so important. Emma Lee is the Associate Director of the Fred Rogers Institute at St Vincent College, Kate DiCamillo is a beloved children’s author, and Holly Weinkauf is the owner of the Red...
2023-12-0731 min
Reach All Readers[Listen again] Structured literacy in kindergarten: An interview with Kate WinnKate Winn is a brilliant teacher who shares how she moved from a balanced to structured approach … and how structured literacy has reignited her passion for teaching!Find the show notes here.Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3rd grade ed...
2023-10-2333 min
Creative Kindergarten164 - Explicit Instruction in a Play-Based Program with Kate
In episode 164 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss explicitly teaching foundational skills in a play-based learning program with Kate Winn. We cover phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, content knowledge, writing and more!
> Find Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katethismomloves/ > Find Kate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisMomLoves
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> 7 Mighty Moves Book Study: https://onlit.org/event/seven-mighty-moves-books-club-session-1/2023-09-30/
> Reading Road Trip podcast: https://reading-roadmap.castos.com/
> Anita Archer Vocabulary Instru...
2023-10-1054 min
Human ChaptersThe Intersection Between Cancer Diagnosis, Media, and Education - A Conversation with Kate WinnIt was an absolute honour to engage in a conversation with Kate about her Chapter, The Intersection Between Cancer Diagnosis, Media, and Education. In this hearty chat, Kate generously discussed the following points:
- Her aspiration to become a writer when she was a child
- Her teaching career
- Her love for writing, media, self-development, etc.
- Her journey from being diagnosed with cancer to where she is at now
- The passion for education, and her journey in the Science of Reading - from volunteering at IDA...
2023-10-0155 min
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2023-08-2100 min
Last WordHarry Belafonte, Jerry Springer, Valerie Winn, Kate SaundersMatthew Bannister on Harry Belafonte, the singer and actor who was also a leading civil rights campaigner.Jerry Springer, whose TV talk show was once voted the worst in history – but was watched by millions around the world.Valerie Winn, the runner who became the face of a campaign to allow women to compete in top level middle distance races.Kate Saunders, the novelist, journalist and critic who won the Costa Prize for Children’s Literature for her book Five Children on the Western Front.Interviewee: Michael Shnayerson
Interviewee: Aman...
2023-05-0527 min
One Fry ShortEp. 16 - What Is Your "Big Magic"? The book that made everything click.We’re fully aware that this is now our second podcast episode dedicated to Elizabeth Gilbert, the first was discussing her view of purpose while on Kate Bowler’s Podcast, but we now firmly believe that whatever this woman is serving up, we’re taking.The main point of her book, Big Magic, is the belief that ideas are mystical beings, waiting for a human to be present enough to accept them and bring it to life.Each chapter answers the question you’re asking yourself from the previous chapter...
2023-03-0349 minOne Fry ShortEp. 14 - WHY AM I HERE?! Purpose...Part 1Purpose feels heavy. And it is. Or so we’re told it should be.
Once we figure out what our God-given, unique gift is, we can finally live our life to our fullest and truest. But what if we haven’t found it quite yet? Cue Purpose Anxiety.
In this two part episode we explore:
*Should your profession and purpose be intertwined?
*How your culture influences your concept of purpose.
*Does becoming a mom pivot your purpose?
*Do we even *need* a purpose? Or is humaning beautiful enou...
2023-02-0921 minReach All ReadersStructured literacy in kindergarten: An interview with Kate Winn103: Kate Winn is a brilliant teacher who shares how she moved from a balanced to structured approach ... and how structured literacy has reignited her passion for teaching!Click here for this episode's show notes.Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with the science of reading? Click here to learn more about our popular and affordable membership for PreK through 3...
2022-11-2833 min
Pop Fiction WomenAllison Winn Scotch & 'The Rewind': Complicated Conversations Series“Two exes wake up together with wedding bands on their fingers – and no idea how they got there.” That’s the premise of The Rewind, New York Times best-selling author Allison Winn Scotch’s new novel. On this episode of Complicated Conversations we are thrilled to chat with Allison about this return to her romantic comedy roots, which is described as The Hangover meets When Harry Met Sally - how amazing is that?!
Allison shares how she always starts with a strong female character and this time is no exception. Carinn declares herself a total “Frankie” while Kate identifies with Ezra! We chat w...
2022-11-0143 min
Blues From The Ouse – UK & British Blues Podcast | Live Radio, Classic & Modern Blues#211 The Blues Hour with Paul Winn 16.03.22Featuring...The Terraplanes - Ain't Had No Lovin'Blue Touch - Terraplane BluesPeter Green Splinter Group- Me And The DevilMike Guldin - Sad And LonelyCrawlback - Little By LittleGeminidragon - Blacktop Good ManWalk That Walk - Cocktail TimeKarl Stoll And The Danger Zone - Why Does It Feel So GoodKate Lush - JacksonJohn Mayall - One Special LadyDan Patlansky - Hounds LooseBob Corritore - Take...
2022-03-1857 min
Blues From The Ouse – UK & British Blues Podcast | Live Radio, Classic & Modern Blues#121 Blues From The Ouse on Jorvik Radio with Paul Winn & Ben Darwin 09.03.22Featuring...Albert Castiglia - Where The Devil Makes His DealsMike Guldin - Tumblin'Johnny Winter - Shame, Shame, ShameGA-20 - Sitting At Home AloneThe National Reserve - Trouble In MindOmar Kent Dykes & Jimmie Vaughan - Baby What's WrongRachel Croft Music - Reap What You SowAlly Venable - Running After YouEddie Taylor - Stop Breaking DownJose Ramirez - Forbidden FunkEtta James - Tough LoverCrawlback - Tribute...
2022-03-101h 48
Diet Culture Dropout5. Shifting the classroom feeding dynamics with Kate WinnIn this week's podcast I had the privilege to interview a local primary school teacher Kate Winn. She has made some big shifts in the classroom to support her students autonomy with food and provide a supportive culture around food.
Listen to learn more about:
- How traditionally snacks and lunch was approached within her classroom
- The challenges with the "old way" of doing things and how the children responded
- What made her curious to try another approach
- The changes she has made this year September 2021 and...
2021-12-1536 min
The SSR PodcastEpisode 127: Because of Winn-DixieHappy 2021, friends! SSR kicks off a new year and the third annual Manuary with a conversation about Kate DiCamillo’s award-winning middle grade novel Because of Winn-Dixie. Published in 2000, the book tells the story of a young girl named Opal who navigates life in a new town — among a colorful cast of characters — with the help of a dog named Winn-Dixie. On Episode 127, Because of Winn-Dixie inspires conversations about everything from Dave Matthews and empathy to toxic masculinity and pet personalities. Follow Hunter McLendon on Instagram (@shelfbyshelf), Twitter (@shelfbyshelf), and YouTube (Shelf By Shelf). Check out Sh...
2021-01-0553 min
This Mom LovesEp 58: Jennifer Singh, CEO of She’s Newsworthy MediaMy special guest this week is Jennifer Singh: former TV reporter, current CEO of She’s Newsworthy Media where she offers PR strategy and media coaching. We talk about her career pivot, the impact of COVID-19, working from home, how women can step up and use their voices (in business or otherwise), allyship and inclusive marketing…and more!
You can find Jennifer Singh and She’s Newsworthy Media on the web, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, and you can also join the She’s Newsworthy Media Success Facebook group – I’m a member!
At the end...
2020-11-1032 minThis Mom LovesEp 57: The Juggling Mother Author Amanda D. WatsonAmanda D. Watson, author of The Juggling Mother: Coming Undone in the Age of Anxiety, is here to discuss her area of expertise! We talk about media representations of juggling mothers (in TV, movies, commercials) and who’s left out of them, plus I ask Amanda about her own little ones, her thoughts on all of the “mommy needs a drink” memes, the role of influencers in both normalizing and easing the burden on moms (plus she shares one of her favourite accounts to follow) and the impact of COVID-19 on the “coming undone” of the juggling mothers. This was one of...
2020-10-2843 minThis Mom LovesEp 56: Carolyn MacKenzie of Global’s The Morning ShowThis week I’m chatting with Carolyn MacKenzie, cohost of Global’s The Morning Show – who is usually the one asking me the questions! We talk about pivoting to do the show from home during COVID, her recent rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, how her kids are doing back in school, what insider info she can give us about her cohost Jeff McArthur, how she handles social media negativity, women in broadcasting that she admires, and she even surprises me with a future career dream!
Also in this episode I recommend:
I Am These Truths: A Memoi...
2020-10-1342 minThis Mom LovesEp 55: Dr. Liza Egbogah, Celebrity Body & Posture ExpertIt’s impossible to share all of Dr. Liza Egbogah’s titles in the same breath: chiropractor and manual osteopath, designer of Dr. Liza shoes and bags (both comfortable and gorgeous), clinical director of the[fix] in Toronto (her “Face Fix” treatment is on my wish list)…oh, and she’s a mom too.
In this interview we talk about some of her celebrity clients (the ones she’s allowed to mention), her beautiful bags and shoes (I own two pairs), how she became an expert contributor for TV, and even more serious topics like her experiences as a Black wom...
2020-09-2938 minThis Mom LovesEp 54: Erin Flynn of CladwellThis week I’m chatting with Cladwell cofounder and CEO Erin Flynn – I have the Cladwell personal styling app and use it all the time! We discuss purging closets (she took hers from 450 items to 75!), shopping intentionally (and how “planned obsolescence” and “perceived obsolescence” keep us shopping), the impact of COVID-19 on business, how to make the most of Cladwell and more!
Also in this episode I recommend two controversial books that I enjoyed (and delve into some of the controversy):
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Ru...
2020-09-1557 minThis Mom LovesEp 53: Melissa Grelo of The Social and marQ DesignsThis week on the podcast Melissa Grelo, cohost of The Social and cofounder of marQ Designs, is here talking about filming the show from home, the post-COVID future of TV, her experience as a woman of colour, anti-racism allyship (genuine vs performative), why she left her teaching career for television,what’s coming next for her gender-neutral kids’ clothing line, how The Social has changed over seven seasons, her pandemic puppy…and more!
Also in this episode, I recommend three great nonfiction book picks:
I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for...
2020-09-0149 minThis Mom LovesEp 52: Finance Expert Pattie Lovett-ReidWe’re back from our COVID-19/summer hiatus and starting out strong with a conversation with the very kind and gracious Pattie Lovett-Reid, Chief Financial Commentator for CTV News. In this chat we cover a huge range of topics: COVID real estate, investments, setbacks and supports; choosing charities, talking to kids about money, her role with CTV and the (sometimes self-imposed) pressure on women in television plus embracing her natural curls this summer! Pattie also answers listener questions, including one from someone she knows very well!
In this episode I also recommend some excellent books:...
2020-08-1846 min
Blues From The Ouse – UK & British Blues Podcast | Live Radio, Classic & Modern Blues#4 Blues From The Ouse with Paul Winn featuring Emma Wilson & Al Harrington (27.11.19)#4 Blues From the Ouse with Paul Winn on Jorvik Radio with Emma Wilson & Al Harrington. Every Wednesday 8-10PM BST on 94.8FM or online at www.jorvikradio.com The Beatles - Yer Blues Big Daddy Wilson - Tripping On You Lol Goodman Band - Don't Give Her a Drink Kate Lush Band - Jackson John Lee Hooker & Bonnie Raitt - I'm In The Mood Aretha Franklin - So Soon Seth Rosenbloom - Heartbreaker Whitey Somers Music - My Baby Likes To Boogie Born Healer - Old Father Time Albert Collins - But I Was Cool Christone "KINGFISH" Ingram...
2020-08-091h 49
Blues From The Ouse with Paul Winn, Ben Darwin and Angie Howe.#4 Blues From The Ouse with Paul Winn featuring Emma Wilson & Al Harrington (27.11.19)#4 Blues From the Ouse with Paul Winn on Jorvik Radio with Emma Wilson & Al Harrington. Every Wednesday 8-10PM BST on 94.8FM or online at www.jorvikradio.com The Beatles - Yer Blues Big Daddy Wilson - Tripping On You Lol Goodman Band - Don't Give Her a Drink Kate Lush Band - Jackson John Lee Hooker & Bonnie Raitt - I'm In The Mood Aretha Franklin - So Soon Seth Rosenbloom - Heartbreaker Whitey Somers Music - My Baby Likes To Boogie Born Healer - Old Father Time Albert Collins - But I Was Cool Christone "KINGFISH" Ingram - Love...
2020-08-091h 49This Mom LovesEp 51: Traci Costa of PK Beans on Kids and the Importance of PlayPK Beans founder Traci Costa is here today talking about her kids’ clothing business, their fun and educational new subscription box and working at home with her husband and daughters during COVID-19, plus we have a big conversation about kids and the importance of play. What does free play really mean? What is the role of parents, and are they too cautious when it comes to letting kids be outside and explore risky play?
Also in this episode:
Red Letter Days by Sarah-Jane Stratford
Love Water Memory by Jennie Shortridge
...
2020-05-0636 min
Because of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo"Because of Winn-Dixie," by Kate DiCamillo, Chapter 9, Teacher Read-AloudWelcome back to chapter 9 of “Because of Winn-Dixie.” Previously on Winn-Dixie, Opal wanted to buy a leash and collar for Winn-Dixie, but she couldn’t afford it with her allowance. So, Opal asked Otis, the person who worked at the pet store, if she could get a job there sweeping the floors and cleaning cages. Opal said Winn-Dixie would have to come inside the store with her, because he doesn’t like to be left behind. She let Winn-Dixie in the store, and the parrot, Gertrude, sat on Winn-Dixie’s head. Since Gertrude liked Winn-Dixie, Otis let Opal have the job at...
2020-04-2710 min
Because of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamilloBecause of Winn Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo, Chapter 8Thank you for sending your questions about the story! In the last chapter, Opal went to the library and met the librarian, Miss Franny Block. The librarian told Opal a story about Florida a long time ago. The librarian said Florida was wild. That meant when the librarian was a little girl, the town of Naomi wasn’t very big, and it was more like wilderness, which means there weren’t as many people living there, and there were wild animals, like the bear.
In this next chapter, Opal will go to the pet store to get a le...
2020-04-2213 minThis Mom LovesEp 50: Mabel’s Labels Maven and Mom of Six Julie ColeIt’s episode 50 and Mabel’s Labels maven and mom of six Julie Cole is here! We cover a lot of ground in this conversation: the celebrity customers that her multimillion dollar business has attracted, parenting (before and during COVID-19, including how she mobilizes the older kids to help the younger ones learn at home); organizing schedules, paperwork, clothes, toys and all the “stuff” that comes with a big family; plus being a special needs mom (her oldest child has autism), and I ask her my most pressing parenting question: how does she stop sibling bickering??? Julie also opens up about...
2020-04-2247 minBecause of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamilloBecause of Winn-Dixie, by Kate Dicamillo, Teacher Read-Aloud, Chapter 5Welcome back, Azusa, Biola & Stanford Scholars! This is Miss Martin with chapter 5 of “Because of Winn-Dixie,” by Kate DiCamillo. Thank you for sharing your questions and comments about Chapter 4. Many of you told me it was sad that Opal’s mom left, and you were wondering about her, like what was her name? How old was she? Could Opal go looking for her? One student asked the question, “What does it mean that Opal’s mom could ‘plant a tire and grow a car?” That was figurative language, kind of like when Opal says her dad is “like a turtle, tucking his...
2020-04-1713 minBecause of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo"Because of Winn-Dixie," by Kate DiCamillo. Teacher Read-Aloud, Chapter 4Welcome back, Azusa, Biola & Stanford Scholars! This is Miss Martin, continuing our class read aloud, “Because of Winn-Dixie,” by Kate DiCamillo.
Previously, in chapter 3 of Winn-Dixie, we read that Opal gave Winn-Dixie a bath, and while she cleaned Winn-Dixie up, she talked to him about her life. She told Winn-Dixie about moving to a new town, and about how Opal doesn’t remember her mother, because she left when Opal was 3 years old. As she talked to Winn-Dixie, Opal felt encouraged to go talk to her dad about her mom. So, she and Winn-Dixie went inside, and Opal a...
2020-04-1508 minBecause of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo"Winn-Dixie" Chapter 3Hi, welcome back Azusa, Biola and Stanford scholars! This is chapter 3 of “Because of Winn-Dixie,” by Kate DiCamillo. Last week, we read the first 2 chapters of this book, and some of you had some very good questions. Some of you were wondering how Opal came up with the name, Winn-Dixie. Do you remember the store Opal was in when she first saw the dog? The name of the store was Winn-Dixie, so that was the first name that she thought of when she named the dog. That would be like if I found a cat wandering around outside a Taco B...
2020-04-1310 minThis Mom LovesEp 49: Psychotherapist Kelly Bos helps us through COVID-19 StressorsPsychotherapist Kelly Bos is here with help for our COVID-19 stressors: working from home, physical distancing, parenting/schooling, health-related anxieties. and more. Also two book recommendations, and on the lighter side of things, how celebrities are handling the “learning at home concept” – HELLO! Canada magazine even asked me for my expert input!
Kelly Bos can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and her website; Talk Therapy Podcast is on Instagram.
Book recommendations:
The Forgotten Home Child by Genevieve Graham
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
Plus:
Celebrity and Exp...
2020-04-0843 minBecause of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamilloBecause of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo, part 1Welcome to our read-aloud of "Because of Winn-Dixie," by Kate DiCamillo.
Good morning, Azusa and Biola!! This is Miss Martin, and I’m so happy you’ve joined me today for this podcast, because I’m going to share with you one of my favorite books, called “Because of Winn-Dixie,” written by the auther, Kate DiCamillo
This is the story of a girl, named Opal India Baloni, her father, and her dog, Winn-Dixie.
The book blurb on the back cover of the book gives us a summary of what the story will be about. It s...
2020-04-0108 minThis Mom LovesEp 48: Lindsay Sealey on Teen Girls, plus more book recos and a home workout appLindsay Sealey, author of Rooted, Resilient, and Ready: Empowering Teen Girls as They Grow is here talking about the big issues: appearance, mental health, phones and social media, friendships, peer pressure...we cover it all!
Also in this episode:
This Mom Loves x Hidden Gems By Raquel for every bracelet purchased between now and April 24 we will be donating $4 to the food bank - and you're probably going to be shopping online for Mother's Day!
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle (the April pick for the This Mom Loves Virtual Book Club - come join us!)
Find Your Path: Honor...
2020-03-2555 minThis Mom LovesEp 47: Marcy D’Alessandro with Fundraising Tips and TricksMarcy D'Alessandro, Chair of the PRHC Mombassadors, is here sharing fundraising ups and downs, tips and tricks and a pile of ideas that might help you raise money for your cause! We're also talking about a couple of fun upcoming events for the Mombasadors, including their Girls Night Out: A Night in Nashville (...in Peterborough!)
Marcy is also the unofficial Prime Minister of the This Mom Loves fan club...a longtime supporter! We talk about more personal connections in our chat too, and you have to check out the amazing event Marcy organized recently for International Women's Day, so a...
2020-03-1139 minThis Mom LovesEp 46: Raquel Paulo on the Small Business Side HustleRaquel Paulo of Hidden Gems By Raquel is sharing all her tips and tricks for running a successful business while working a day job and raising kids! We talk about her highs and lows and everything in between, and of course also discuss our brand new bracelet collaboration, This Mom Loves x Hidden Gems by Raquel!
Also in this episode:
Followers: A Novel By Megan Angelo - this one is the March pick for the This Mom Loves Virtual Book Club. Interested? Come join us!
and
I recommend a fabric razor!
Thank you to my editor Lukas Wojcicki!
2020-02-2636 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniJollying Yourself Along With Kate DiCamilloFirst Draft Episode #235: Kate DiCamillo Kate DiCamillo is one of six people to win two Newbery Medals, for her novels The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses, and author of Newberry Honor book Because of Winn-Dixie, National Book Award finalist The Tiger Rising, as well as New York Times bestselling novels The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, The Magician's Elephant, the Mercy Watson series, and more. DiCamillo was the U.S. National Ambassador for Young People's Literature for 2014 and 2015. Her most recent novel, Beverly, Right Here completes the trilogy of Raymie Nightingale and Louisiana's Way Home. This...
2020-02-251h 31This Mom LovesEp 45: Special Needs Parenting with Kate Wells and Jane FitzgeraldKate Wells and Jane Fitzgerald, each the mom of a child with special needs, are here sharing everything they want other moms to know, and answering a pile of listener questions: how to interact with a child with special needs, how to include them in activities like birthday parties, how all kids can benefit from inclusion and how to answer when your child asks in the grocery store (loudly of course) "What's wrong with him?!" - they're sharing all their thoughts!
I love the interviews that I do in person, and we sat around my dining room table on a...
2020-02-1246 minThis Mom LovesEp 44: Jessica Lahey on Kids and The Gift of FailureJessica Lahey, teacher, mom and bestselling author of The Gift of Failure, is here with tons of advice to help our kids become independent and thrive! We cover homework, bullying, rewards, parent/teacher relationships, the importance of free play and her surprise endorsement from Kristen Bell! Jessica also gives us a sneak peek at the fascinating subject of her next book.
You can find Jessica Lahey on her website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and find more info or purchase The Gift of Failure here. (I chose it as the inaugural pick of the This Mom Loves Virtual Book Club and...
2020-01-291h 06This Mom LovesEp 43: Jenn Robertson on the Final Season of Schitt’s CreekActress Jenn Robertson (she plays the mayor's wife Jocelyn Schitt on the hit show Schitt's Creek) is answering all our questions about the 6th and final season, as well as talking about her family, favourite things and what's next in her career!
Also in this episode:
Woman on the Edge by Canadian author Samantha M. Bailey
(This was just announced as the February pick for the This Mom Loves Virtual Book Club - come join us!)
My Top 10 Blog Posts of 2019
(#1 is closely connected to this episode's special guest!)
2020-01-1528 minThis Mom LovesEp 42: Money Talk with Kelley KeehnFinancial educator Kelley Keehn is here answering questions about RESPs, online baking safety, why she won't ask us to make a budget, shopaholic strategies, how to talk money with partners and kids and more.
Kelley Keehn's website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
For more information or to purchase Kelley's book Talk Money To Me: Save Well, Spend Some and Feel Good About Your Money
Also in this episode:
Find Your Pleasure: The Art of Living a More Joyful Life by Cynthia Loyst
The movie Bombshell:
Displaying meaningful items:
Thanks as always to my fantastic podcast editor Lukas Wojcicki!
2020-01-0333 minThis Mom LovesEp 41: The Social’s Marci IenMarci Ien of CTV's The Social is here to talk Raptors, race, opening up on national television, her IEN LEE shoe line and more! Marci was my very first Momterview on the blog back in 2010 and has continued to be unfailingly kind and generous in the time I have known her. Case in point: we originally recorded this episode months ago but ended up having an issue with the audio and it was unusable...and Marci did not hesitate to agree to record again!
Marci Ien on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
The Social on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
IEN LEE...
2019-12-1834 minThis Mom LovesEp 40: Holiday Tips Special EditionThe experts are here with advice to help you survive and thrive this holiday season! Caron Irwin is talking holiday parenting, Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe has holiday health covered, Lisa Orr's taking care of holiday etiquette and Chelsea Montgomery has tips for holiday stress! It's a jam-packed episode that you won't want to miss!
Thanks to my editor Lukas Wojcicki!
2019-12-041h 06This Mom LovesEp 39: Dr. Andrea Gelinas, Toronto’s Coolest Dentist, plus Ways To Give Back, DIY Gel Manicures at Home and Suspense Novel RecosDr. Andrea Gelinas is a mom and business owner with an eye for design - and she's also been called Toronto's Coolest Dentist! She's here to chat about all of that and more. Also in this episode: ways to give back (you may not have heard of all of them), DIY gel manicures at home and as always, some book recommendations - this time a couple of great suspense novels.
For more information on Gelinas Dental Studio, follow them on Instagram and Facebook and visit their website.
More details on Ways To Give Back
More details on At-Home DIY Gel...
2019-11-2046 minThis Mom LovesEp 38: Home To Win Host Sangita Patel, Nonfiction Recos and Parent/Teacher Interview TipsSangita Patel, host of Home To Win on HGTV Canada, is here to talk about Season 4 of the show - they're giving away a Home for the Holidays! We also talk about her famous Fitness Tuesdays, parenting our tween/teen girls, racism, travel tips and more!
My previous interview with Sangita Patel
Find Sangita on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and her website
All the details on Home To Win!
Also in this episode:
Parent/Teacher Interview True/False: My Segment on The Morning Show
How To Ace Your Parent/Teacher Interview (my article for Today's Parent)
Nonfiction Book Recommendations:
You...
2019-11-0632 minThis Mom LovesEp 37: Amber Mac on Parenting and Tech & HerTurn, plus Microblading and Wife Books!Tech expert Amber Mac is here talking about screen time, outsmarting your kids online, warning sides of internet trouble, tween/teen platforms, online etiquette and HerTurn, Canada's Online Business Competition Series for Women!
You can find Amber on her website, as well as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Also in this episode:
My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing
Dear Wife by Kimberly Belle
A Good Wife: Escaping the Life I Never Chose by Samra Zafar
For more information on my experiences with the eyebrow procedures I spoke about:
Microblading
Hybrid Brows
The place I go: Permanent Beauty by Kalyna in Peterborough
2019-10-2230 min
Talking with AuthorsKate DiCamillo: "Raymie Nightingale"This is the eleventh episode of "Talking with Authors" by HEC Media and HEC Books. We're a program dedicated to speaking with some of the best selling authors around, covering many different genres.Our author this time is a two time Newberry award winning writer Kate DiCamillo. We spoke with her at the Ladue Middle School in Ladue, Missouri as she was on her summer book tour in 2018. We talked with her about her then most current book, “Raymie Nightingale” by Candlewick Press…as well as her then upcoming companion book, “Louisiana’s Way Home”.New York Time...
2019-10-1735 minThis Mom LovesEp 36: Elizabeth Cline on The Conscious Closet, Plus Unwrapped Life, Cladwell and Downton Abbey BooksAuthor Elizabeth Cline is here answering questions about her new book, The Conscious Closet, and offering advice for sustainable fashion. Also in the show, I'm reviewing shampoo and conditioner bars from Canadian company Unwrapped Life as well as Cladwell, your personal stylist right on your device - my new favourite app! We kick off this jam-packed show with some fun Downton Abbey books.
You can find Elizabeth Cline on her website as well as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
For more information or to purchase: The Conscious Closet
The shampoo and conditioner bars I recommend are from Unwrapped Life.
The personal...
2019-10-0853 minThis Mom LovesEp 35: Author Gemma Hartley on Women and Emotional LabourGemma Hartley, author of the book Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women and the Way Forward is here to delve in to this fascinating subject and offer some advice!
For more information or to purchase:
Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Woman and the Way Forward by Gemma Hartley
You can find Gemma on her website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Also in this episode:
12 Indigenous Picture Books To Add To Your Collection
Own Your Anxiety: 99 Simple Ways To Channel Your Secret Edge by Julian Brass
The Braid by Laetitia Colombani
6 Rules I Break (By a Big Rule-Follower)
2019-09-2546 minThis Mom LovesEp 34: Cheryl Hickey from ET CanadaCheryl Hickey is here to talk parenting, beauty tips (inner and outer), her side hustle, and social media thoughts (including how to get a great photo) plus all the scoop on season 15 of ET Canada on Global!
You can find Cheryl on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and ET Canada on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
My first interview with Cheryl Hickey
My behind-the-scenes visit to ET Canada with Cheryl Hickey
...and a photo on set from my latest visit, after we sat in the green room to chat for this episode!
Also in this episode:
I recommend the book The Favorite...
2019-09-1134 minThis Mom LovesEp 33: A Conversation with Sophie Grégoire TrudeauIn this episode, I sit down with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to talk about a range of topics from parenting, mental health and physical activity to fashion, travel and books, as well as several of the causes she supports. She is very open and honest, particularly when talking about her family and the life of a public servant, and I also ask her about any regrets she may have, and what misconceptions people may have of her.
In this interview, Sophie shares several of her favourite Canadian designers and businesses, including:
Valérie Du...
2019-08-2736 minThis Mom LovesEp 32: The Book Lovers’ Special EpisodeJam-packed with book recommendations from me and listeners as well as reading tips and tricks (library holds, abandoning books, respecting kids' reading preferences, keeping track of what you've read, e-reading thoughts) and some insider information, this episode is for all the book lovers out there!
Just a note that I've also moved to a biweekly episode format in order to continue the show regularly through the school year!
The authors I mentioned who have been guests on the show:
Jessica Holmes (Depression: The Comedy) - Episode 6
Laura Vanderkam (Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done) - Episode 10
...
2019-08-1428 minThis Mom LovesEp 31: Women and Friendships with Tracy Condon and Laura Koekkoek (RSWs)Registered Social Workers Tracy Condon and Laura Koekkoek of CK Social Work are here to unpack all of the issues associated with women's friendships: making friends, keeping friends, growing apart or breaking up with friends...we covered it all in this fun chat! Thanks to a listener for suggesting this interview topic - what a great idea! - and all those who submitted their questions for Tracy and Laura. I'm also sharing staycation tips and a nonfiction book reco.
Just a reminder that if you have extended health coverage through your benefits, you are very likely covered for counseling with...
2019-07-3152 min
Press-ipe Your LuckEpisode 9 - We made Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork ChopsIn this episode, Kate and Ian talk about the Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops they made last week. Then they play another fun game of Pressipe Your Luck, with the weekly recipe email from Serious Eats.Play along at home, and then tell us your pick here - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KXPG9KTThe studies we mentioned - Zitron-Emanuel, N., & Ganel, T. (2018). Food deprivation reduces the susceptibility to size-contrast illusions. Appetite, 128, 138–144. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2018.06.006 Peng, M. (2017). How does plate size affect estimated satiation and intake for individuals in normal-weight and overweig...
2019-07-2719 minThis Mom LovesEp 30: Ways to Waste Less with Lara Murray plus ADHD Facts You Need To KnowLara Murray is with me to chat about easy, practical ways to produce less waste in your home - or classroom! I'm also sharing 8 ADHD facts that parents should know - even if your child isn't affected by it - and of course a book recommendation!
You can find Lara Murray (and all her Norwex products) on Facebook and her website.
My book reco: The Valedictorian of Being Dead by Heather B. Armstrong
8 ADHD Facts You Need to Know
The past episodes I mentioned with fantastic guest experts:
Episode 5 with Lisa Orr (Etiquette)
Episode 13 with Alanna McGinn (Sleep)
Episode 15 with...
2019-07-2454 minThis Mom LovesEp 29: Teen changemaker Faith Dickinson, handling professional rejection and a book recoFaith Dickinson is here talking about launching Cuddles for Cancer at the age of nine (!), winning the Diana Award, attending Harry and Meghan's wedding, how parents can encourage philanthropy and how you're never too young to make a difference!
Receiving the Diana Award from Princes William and Harry
Cuddles for Cancer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Faith Dickinson on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
At the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Also in this episode:
The book I recommended this week: Her One Mistake by Heidi Perks
Links to my Adventures in Freelancing series:
Volume I: My Top 5...
2019-07-1023 minThis Mom LovesEp 28: Author Laurie Gelman talks “You’ve Been Volunteered”, plus The 5 Love Languages of Children and how to support a friend’s small business for freeIn this episode, author Laurie Gelman talks about her new Class Mom sequel, the hilarious novel You've Been Volunteered, as well as parenting her teen girls, marriage advice (her husband is Live! with Kelly and Ryan executive producer Michael Gelman), what she misses about Canada and more!
To purchase or find out more about You've Been Volunteered
Laurie Gelman on Instagram and Twitter
Also discussed in this episode:
The 5 Love Languages of Children (a recap of the 5 languages, how to figure our your child's primary language and how to "speak" it)
2019-07-0337 minThis Mom LovesEp 27: Sarah Richardson talks Sarah Off The Grid – Season 2Designer Sarah Richardson is here to talk season 2 of Sarah Off the Grid - in the season finale of This Mom Loves!
We also chat parenting (our girls are the same ages), sustainable design, Wayfair's very cool image search feature (I wish they had this when we were doing our huge reno!) and Sarah answers some listener questions too!
In case you're interested, this was my first interview with Sarah Richardson back in 2010, and this was the one I did from my car in 2017!
Also in this episode:
The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding by Jennifer Robson, and...
2019-04-2426 minThis Mom LovesEp 26: Siblings Q & A with Parenting Consultant Caron IrwinCaron Irwin, founder of Roo Parenting, answers questions about siblings: ideal gaps, preparing a child for a sibling, sharing rooms, fighting, birth order theory, twins and more!
You can find Caron at Roo Parenting, and on Instagram and Facebook.
The "9 Minutes" advice I spotted on Facebook:
In the "Favourite Things" segment I attempt to convince you to try massage therapy - or do it more often!
Thank you to my podcast editor, Lukas Wojcicki!
2019-04-1736 minThis Mom LovesEp 25: Kerrie Hansler from Sweet Reads Box, my thoughts on Girl, Stop Apologizing and why you need nice pictures of yourselfMom, teacher and Canadian small business owner Kerrie Hansler gives us the scoop on her company, Sweet Reads Box, including the highs and lows of starting a business, how the box contents are selected, and how she fosters a love of reading with her twin boys.
You can find more details about Sweet Reads (a really fun box which comes with a novel as well as a drink, treat and item that correspond to it in some way) on their site as well as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Also in this episode, I give my take on Rachel Hollis's new b...
2019-04-1032 minThis Mom LovesEp 24: Working Mom Consultant Lisa Durante, plus Get To the Doctor Already and TV Behind-the-scenesLisa Durante is a consultant who empowers moms in the workplace, and she has great insights to share for working moms and the businesses that employ them.
You can find Lisa at her website and on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
In this episode I shared some behind-the-scenes details from my recent appearance on The Morning Show in Toronto. I forgot to mention that afterwards, I drove straight home to change, then back to school for the afternoon. The kids were intrigued by my heavy makeup!
I also talked about how sometimes you just need to stop putting it off and...
2019-04-0338 minThis Mom LovesEp 23: Ann Douglas on Happy Parents, Happy Kids plus Growth Mindset and a great suspense novelIn this week's episode, longtime parenting author Ann Douglas answers questions about her fantastic new book, Happy Parents, Happy Kids. Plus, I share my latest read, and chat about growth mindset: what it is, and why you want it for your kids (and yourself).
Ann Douglas's new book is Happy Parents, Happy Kids. You can find Ann on her website as well as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Some Growth Mindset information (from www.biglifejournal.com)
Thanks to my podcast editor, Lukas Wojcicki!
2019-03-2731 minThis Mom LovesEp 22: Jillian Harris on business strategy, Instagram tips, design mistakes and moreMy very special guest, online lifestyle maven Jillian Harris, answers questions about her business success, her Instagram strategy, the biggest design mistake people make, the misconception people have about her and more!
You can find Jillian on her website, as well as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
The new season of Love It or List It Vancouver premieres April 1st on HGTV Canada. You can find the show on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
In this episode of the podcast I also share my tips for improving your smartphone photos, including using Jillian's photo editing presets. I purchased them for mobile and...
2019-03-2029 minThis Mom LovesEp 21: Miss Minimalist Francine Jay plus Pet Rabbits and Inspirational Message FatigueBest-selling author Francine Jay (Miss Minimalist) is here to talk about her new book, and she shares a wealth of ideas for how we can all live more "Lightly". Also in the show, I talk about our sweet Thumper (and I'm not even a pet lover!) as well as inspirational message fatigue.
You can find Francine Jay on her website, Miss Minimalist, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I'm following her everywhere!
Her new book is Lightly: How To Live a Simple, Serene and Stress-Free Life.
Here are the looks that convinced us to bring Thumper home (I...
2019-03-1330 minThis Mom LovesEp 20: A Conversation with Global’s Farah Nasser, plus Productivity TipsFarah Nasser, anchor of Global News Hour and Global News at Noon, talks about her career, including her recent TEDx Talk, being a Muslim woman on television and declining a big TV offer in the US. She also opens up about family and her difficult road to motherhood, as well as her latest #momfail and #momwin. Also in this episode, I share my favourite productivity tips and a couple of book recommendations - of course!
When I met Farah and her coanchor Alan Carter in 2015, she was pregnant with her daughter...
...and she even let me sit in her spot...
2019-03-0645 minThis Mom LovesEp 19: A Favourite Things Special – the Listeners’ EditionIn this episode, I share all of the favourite things that my amazing listeners sent in, plus of course a few of my own - including an easy way to choose between me and I!
The books I recommended:
The Suspect by Fiona Barton
The Temp by Michelle Frances
An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
Please remember that it means so much if you rate and/or review This Mom Loves wherever you listen to podcasts. Much appreciated!
Thanks to my wonderful editor Lukas Wojcicki!
2019-02-2716 minThis Mom LovesEp 18: Special guest Natalie MacMaster talks music, marriage, parenting, faith and more, plus I discuss the power of a lunchtime walkAward-winning fiddler Natalie MacMaster (also a mom of seven) talks music, marriage, parenting, faith and her dream collaboration - let's spread the word to make it happen! I also share a meaningful film and the power of a lunchtime walk!
It's particularly fun to interview a friend for the podcast (and to do it in person), and Natalie MacMaster fans will enjoy hearing her speak so openly throughout the in-depth episode!
You can find more about Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy and their family on their website. Natalie is also on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, and the MacMaster Leahy Kids' updates...
2019-02-0649 minThis Mom LovesEp 17: Special guest Cityline host Tracy Moore plus the perfect gift for a new momA great gift idea for a new mom, and an interview with Cityline host Tracy Moore: social media, body shaming, racism, parenting and 10 years on Cityline...we cover it all! Plus you don't want to miss her "favourite thing"!
You can find Tracy Moore on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Cityline can also be found on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and the show website.
Here's a link to all the details about the perfect gift for a new mom.
The book I recommended was Better by Amy Robach.
Thanks as always to my awesome editor Lukas Wojcicki!
2019-01-3030 minThis Mom LovesEp 16: Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe answers health questions, plus my take on Tidying Up with Marie KondoAll of your women's health questions answered (even the ones I blushed while repeating) by Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, plus I (a declutterer since forever) share my thoughts on the new hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.
Some helpful links from Dr. Sheila:
Unlock Food
Menopause handout
Fertility resources
Dr. Sheila's article on infertility and navigating the system
Article on miscarriage and hope
You can find Dr. Sheila on Instagram and Twitter.
The book I recommended in the show is The Perfect Girlfriend by Karen Hamilton.
Here's the link for Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. Please share your before...
2019-01-2339 minThis Mom LovesEp 15: Melissa Leong’s Money Advice, Giving Public Compliments plus Book RecosFinance expert and writer Melissa Leong answers all our money questions, why you should give public compliments, and nonfiction from Michelle Obama and Molly Bloom.
You can find Melissa Leong on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and her website. Her fantastic new book is Happy Go Money: Spend Smart, Save Right and Enjoy Life.
My book recommendations:
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Molly's Game by Molly Bloom
Thanks to my editor Lukas Wojcicki!
2019-01-1639 minThis Mom LovesEp 14: Guest Meredith Kirk, Reading to Big Kids and 6 Ways to Simplify LifeMeredith Kirk chats about interior design (she gets the credit for my big reno), real estate, parenting, faith and celebrity gossip culture (she's also the sister of retired NHLer Mike Fisher and sister-in-law of country singer Carrie Underwood). Plus I share six ways to simplify life (I'm all about simplifying!) and reasons why we should keep reading to our big kids - with book suggestions!
You can find Meredith Kirk on Instagram and Facebook.
If you want some first-person (i.e., not tabloid) information on Carrie Underwood's difficult 2017, she talks to CBS about her three miscarriages and to Bobby Bones...
2019-01-0945 minThis Mom LovesEp 13: Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn, dealing with lice, social media cleanouts and my heated vestSleep consultant Alanna McGinn answers all your questions, from newborn sleep right through tips for adults. I share advice for handling head lice, as well as how I do a social media cleanout every once in a while...plus I talk about my new heated vest!
For more information on Alanna McGinn:
Good Night Sleep Site, Instagram, Facebook
This Girl Loves Sleep Podcast
Here's my full post about How To Treat Head Lice
The apps I use to clean out my social media accounts are Crowdfire for Twitter and Unfollow for Instagram.
Here is the heated vest I love so...
2019-01-0340 minThis Mom LovesEp 12: Eating Out with Kids, Abandoning Books and a Jam-Packed Ask Me Anything (Season Finale)Eating out with kids, abandoning books and a jam-packed ask me anything! Listeners sent in their questions related to education, beauty, organization, podcasting, TV and more...including my most embarrassing moments! The season finale of This Mom Loves is the most personal one yet!
Important links mentioned in this episode
The book I recommended: Watching You by Lisa Jewell
10 Commandments For Eating Out With Kids
Where Kids Eat Free In Canada
Microneedling Facials: My Review
The Hosts of The Social: Interview and Behind-the-scenes
Some Kate Middleton fashion accounts to follow:
What Would Kate Do, Kate's Closet, Budget Duchess, Royal Replikate...
2018-12-1346 minThis Mom LovesEp 11: Entrepreneur Jenna Herbut, Frock Box and Giving Back with Kids including The Shoebox ProjectA chat with entrepreneur Jenna Herbut, I fill listeners in on the Frock Box subscription box, and tips for getting kids involved with giving back, including The Shoebox Project.
You can find Jenna Herbut at her site and on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Jenna's excellent new book is Make It Happen: The Creative Entrepreneur's Guide To Transforming Your Dreams Into Reality.
The clothing subscription box I talked about is Frock Box. Remember to use code THISMOMLOVES (uppercase) to save the styling fee off your first box! (I get a bonus if you do, so thanks!!) Here are a couple of p...
2018-12-0640 minThis Mom LovesEp 10: Time management expert Laura Vanderkam, great nonfiction and “the first 5 minutes” parenting hackLaura Vanderkam (time management researcher and writer) shares her expertise, and I talk about a parenting hack I call "the first 5 minutes" as well as two great nonfiction books.
Laura Vanderkam's latest book is Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done.
You can find Laura on her website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
My book recos:
I'll Be There For You: The One About Friends by Kelsey Miller
Educated by Tara Westover
My parenting hack:
You'll have to listen to the show to find out!
A big thank you goes out to my show editor Lukas Wojcicki!
2018-11-2929 minThis Mom LovesEp 9: Debbie Travis, 10 Ways To Simplify Christmas and Medi-PedisDebbie Travis talks about her new book Design Your Next Chapter: How to Realize Your Dreams and Reinvent Your Life, and I share 10 ways to simplify Christmas and why I love medi-pedis!
Debbie's fantastic book (which also includes lots of space for your own notes and ideas) can be found here:
Design Your Next Chapter: How to Realize Your Dreams and Reinvent Your Life
(By the way, her last book, perfect for moms from birth to empty nest, is called Not Guilty.)
You can also find Debbie on her website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Something that didn't come up in our...
2018-11-2253 minThis Mom LovesEp 8: Favourite Things Special – Beauty & Cleaning Products, Books, Kids’ Apps & Netflix BingewatchesIn this episode I'm sharing a whole show's worth of favourite things: beauty products, cleaning products, books, kids' apps and Netflix bingewatches!
Favourites include:
Maybelline eyeliner
Norwex glass cloth, floor mop system and BacLock kitchen cloth set
I Know You by Annabel Kantaria
The Good Liar by Catherine McKenzie
Apps - ABC Alphabet Phonics, Sight Words by Photo Touch, Alphabet Tracing Free, Rocket Speller, IXL, Big Math Flash Cards, Eye Spot
Thanks to my editor, Lukas Wojcicki!
2018-11-1521 minThis Mom LovesEp 7: Allison Bell on resilience after infant loss, infertility, PPD & cancerSpecial guest Allison Bell shares her experiences with resilience in the face of infant loss, infertility, postpartum depression and cancer, including the strategies that worked for her, and dos and don'ts for those who want to be supportive.
You will be completely drawn in by Allison's story, and her insights will hopefully be helpful to many suffering through similar trials, or loved ones wanting to support them.
Feel free to reach out to Allison (full disclosure: she's one of my BFFs) on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
The book she recommended:
https://www.amazon.ca/Mindfulness-Eight-Week-Finding-Peace-Frantic-ebook/dp/B005NJ2T1G
...
2018-11-0843 min