Shows
Fireflies and Whoopie PieWho is Mother’s Day Really For?Mother's Day has become an annual battlefield. Is it meant to celebrate young moms in the trenches? Should grandmothers take precedence? This holiday meant to honor moms has turned into a minefield where moms are pitted against other moms... when maybe the entire problem isn't about moms at all.
SHOW NOTES:
"Reddit Agrees—Mother's Day Is for the Mom in the Trenches"
"Mother's Day Is Not Really About Me—Because, Grandmas"
"Who is Mother’s Day really for? Moms and grandmothers sound off"
"Does Mother’s Day Really Have to Be Grandmother’s Day, Too...2024-05-0624 minFireflies and Whoopie PieFoster Care: How to Get InvolvedSarah and Allison from the Lebanon County Foster Care Alliance join the podcast to talk about foster care - what it's like fostering, who can be a foster parent, what their organization is doing to help foster families, and how you can help.
SHOW NOTES:
Lebanon County Foster Parent Alliance
Lebanon County Children and Youth Services
Information on Fostering in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Foster Care Statistics
2024-04-2944 minFireflies and Whoopie PieCreating a Community for MomsLaura Faust of Mama's Village joins Fireflies and Whoopie Pie to talk about creating a new community for moms in South Central PA, the Mamapalooza event, mom guilt, and talking about why moms are able to make friends, but dads just aren't.
SHOW NOTES:
Mama's Village Facebook group
Mamapalooza
Mama's Village Facebook page
Mama's Village Instagram page
2024-04-2236 minFireflies and Whoopie PieC-Sections: Awareness, Tips, and What to ExpectApril is International Caesarean Awareness Month, and Cassy and Emily -- both c-section mamas -- discuss their c-sections, the crazy things they experienced in recovery, and what they want other c-section mamas to know.
SHOW NOTES:
International Caesarean Awareness Month
Mayo Clinic C-Section Information
The Bump: 11 Things No One Tells You About C-Sections
2024-04-0834 minFireflies and Whoopie PieKate Middleton, Cancer, and Kensington PalaceCatherine, Princess of Wales has announced that she has cancer, and the public has been accused of harassing her over the past few weeks. But who is really to blame here?
SHOW NOTES:
CBS News Analysis
Associated Press
Photo Editing Breakdown
Kate Middleton Cancer Announcement
2024-03-2527 minFireflies and Whoopie PieWorld Down Syndrome DayMarch 21st -- 3/21 -- is World Down Syndrome Day. For this week's episode, Cassy talks about learning her son has Down syndrome, misconceptions and assumptions about Down syndrome, and the new "Assume That I Can" ad from Coor Down.
SHOW NOTES:
"Assume That I Can"
Coor Down
National Down Syndrome Society
3.21 for Life
Gigi's Playhouse Lancaster
2024-03-1832 minFireflies and Whoopie PieFitness for Moms with Fit4Mom ReadingIt can be hard to find time to work out as a mom, and to feel good about your newly-changed body. Kaitlyn Day of Fit4Mom Reading talks about the importance of community for moms in the fitness sphere, and why family-friendly support makes such a difference!
SHOW NOTES:
Fit4Mom Reading website
Fit4Mom Reading Facebook page
Fit4Mom Reading Instagram page
2024-03-1150 minFireflies and Whoopie PieRaising Neurodivergent ChildrenLeann, founder of the Neurodiverse Network, joins us talk about life raising neurodivergent children, as well as what led her to found the non-profit and how it helps local families.
SHOW NOTES:
Neurodiverse Network website
Neurodiverse Network Facebook page
Neurodiverse Network Instagram
Neurodiverse Network TikTok
Additional Resources:
The Autism Society of Greater Harrisburg
International Dyslexia Association
Disability Pride PA
PA Tourette Syndrome Alliance (PATSA)
ACRES Project
Spectrum Friends
2024-01-2949 minFireflies and Whoopie PieReal Estate Tips with Mariah SielaffKeller Williams Agent Mariah Sielaff joins us this week to talk about how she balances work and family, as well as her tips on navigating this crazy real estate market.2024-01-221h 22Fireflies and Whoopie PieHelping Harvest and Food InsecurityThis week, Krista Renenger from Helping Harvest Food Bank joins the podcast to discuss food insecurity and hunger in South Central PA, and how they're working to help.
SHOW NOTES:
Helping Harvest website
Helping Harvest Facebook page
Feeding America: Hunger Facts
Food Research and Action Center: Information on Hunger
2024-01-1531 minFireflies and Whoopie PieThe Mama Bear Effect: Preventing Child Sexual AbuseOn this week's episode, local mom Amy joins to talk about child sexual abuse -- what to know, how to prevent it, and the Mama Bear Effect.
SHOW NOTES:
The Mama Bear Effect
MOSAC - Mothers of Sexually Abused Children
RAINN - Child Sexual Abuse
CDC Fast Facts: Child Sexual Abuse
2024-01-081h 00Fireflies and Whoopie PieBuilding Community with Gigi’s PlayhouseAlisha Fitzwater, program director for Gigi's Playhouse Lancaster, joins the show to talk about the programs they offer, how to get involved, and how this community helps people with Down syndrome and their families.
SHOW NOTES:
GiGi’s Playhouse in Lancaster, PA opened on January 11, 2020, thanks to a great community of families, friends, educators, therapists and community members who worked together to make the dream a reality. We believe that by opening GiGi's Playhouse, we now have an even greater opportunity to impact more families in Lancaster and the surrounding counties.
GiG...2024-01-0139 minFireflies and Whoopie PieHealthy Attitudes Towards Food This Holiday SeasonHow often are we, as moms, told to make sure we don't gain any weight, ever... but ESPECIALLY not during the holidays? On this week's episode, Cassy wants you to throw all of that out the window, and embrace a healthier mindset instead.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/food-dining/2023/11/20/staying-healthy-holiday-tips/71570950007/
https://www.today.com/health/9-tips-avoid-weight-gain-during-holiday-season-today-t200137
https://www.popsci.com/how-to-not-gain-holiday-weight-diet/
https://blog.swedish.org/swedish-blog/5-ways-to-maintain-a-healthy-mindset-about-holiday-food
2023-12-1123 minFireflies and Whoopie PieGenerosity and GratitudeThis holiday season, it is time to embrace a spirit of gratitude and radical generosity -- without strings, without standards, and without expectations.
https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness-report/pennsylvania/
https://247wallst.com/state/how-pennsylvanias-homelessness-problem-compares-to-the-nation/
https://partners.wsj.com/salvation-army/building-a-better-future/facing-a-new-year-on-the-poverty-line/#:~:text=The%20holiday%20season%20is%20one,day%2Dto%2Dday%20amenities.
https://www.saffrontrust.org/blog/seasonalpoverty
2023-12-0429 minFireflies and Whoopie PieBehind the Scenes With the Christmas Spirit Light ShowGo behind the scenes with one of Central PA's most cherished holiday traditions: the Christmas Spirit Light Show! This locally-owned family business has been keeping spirits merry and bright for six years, and can't wait to welcome families again.
2023-11-2751 minFireflies and Whoopie PieThanksgiving: More Gratitude, Less StressOn this week's episode, contributor Emily Kenniston joins the podcast to discuss Thanksgiving -- and how to celebrate without falling into the constant stress that surrounds the holidays.
2023-11-2056 minFireflies and Whoopie PieBehind the Chair: Tips from a StylistMandy Leigey, a hairstylist of nearly 20 years, joins Cassy to spill the tea on what they HATE to see in the chair, hairstyle and color ideas for moms, what life as a stylist is like, and more!
2023-11-1352 minFireflies and Whoopie PieFamily Photography Tips and TricksThis week on Fireflies and Whoopie Pie, we are joined by Miranda Eorio, a local family legacy photographer and educator! Miranda and Cassy chat about how to manage a photo session with little kids, multi-generational family shots, finding the right photographer for your family, great spots for pictures, and much more!
2023-11-061h 10Fireflies and Whoopie PieMoms and StressThis week is International Stress Awareness Week, and stress is something moms know a lot about. Cassy and Erica talk about how stress can affect you, why moms feel so stressed out all the time, and ways to help feel a little more calm.
2023-10-3041 minFireflies and Whoopie PieTrailerWelcome to the "Fireflies and Whoopie Pie" podcast, a podcast BY South Central PA Moms, FOR South Central PA Moms. Whether you're listening along during dropoff in the morning, while you're making dinner, or just in those few minutes you take to yourself before bed, we'll be here to keep you up-to-date and informed on all the things local moms need to know.
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