Archive for the 'Children' Category

I Love You, Be Careful with Judy Snider & Joan Dickow

Friday, October 14th, 2011

From the moment we are born, someone is telling us to be careful. No matter what country we call home or what language we speak, these words follow us our entire lives. You might hear parents, friends, family or children loving say this phrase at least once a day. Think about all of the times that a loved one goes off to school, play or work, and you say, “I Love You, Be Careful!”

Award-winning children’s picture book author Judy Snider teamed up with her sister Joan Dicknow to write this heartwarming and uplifting book highlighting some of our “be careful” moments in life.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday October 18th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to join us live on the air with your questions and comments.

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Call Me When You Land with Michael Schiavone

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Award-winning short story writer, Michael Schiavone discusses his life’s journey from working as a stockbroker during the late 90‘s dot-com boom to tending bar, writing, and practicing mixed martial arts.

His debut novel, titled, Call Me When You Land is a compelling family drama about motherhood, troubled relationships struggling toward repair, and possible redemption from unlikely sources.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday October 4th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to join us live on the air with your questions and comments.

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Carla Ulbrich – The Singing Patient

Friday, September 9th, 2011

How can you NOT laugh at a time like this? That’s what award-winning singer-song writer and humorist, Carla Ulbrich said when a life-threatening illness caused her kidneys to fail, hair to fall out, and feet to swell up where her only pair of shoes were giant poofy slippers. Although this is no laughing matter, she realized the best way for her to cope with such time was through some serious comedy.

As part of her recovery from Lupus, she wrote humorous medical songs like “On The Commode Again” (to the tune of Willie Nelson’s “On The Road Again”) and “I Got Tremors” (to the tune of Louis Armstrong’s “I Got Rhythm”). She’s performed for organizations such as the Lupus Foundation, Medicaid and Nursing in Practice.

Carla, and I will be discussing about her humorous take on life and new book “How can you NOT laugh at a time like this?

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday September 13th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to join us live on the air with your questions and comments.

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Gluten Free Fat Loss Plan with Allison Westfahl

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

This simple yet revolutionary idea was born after Allison Westfahl’s aunt was diagnosed with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder characterized by an inability to digest foods containing gluten. Concerned by the fact that celiac is a hereditary disease, Allison decided to also try a gluten-free diet.

The results were powerful as she lost 15 pounds effortlessly. Eager to test her theory that gluten was sabotaging waistlines, Allison who is also a nationally renowned exercise physiologist and endurance sports coach encouraged her clients to try it. As her clients saw their waistlines shrink, she has now put together a diet plan and cookbook showcasing her discovery and easy to follow recipes.

Allison, and I will be discussing about her life’s journey, and her new book, titled, The Gluten Free Fat Loss Plan.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday September 6th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to join us live on the air with your questions and comments.

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21st Century Parenting with Clayton Paul Thomas

Friday, August 26th, 2011

If you are looking for guidance on how to improve your already great parenting skills to be even better, then this episode is for you!

Author Clayton Paul Thomas will be discussing a variety of topics from being present with children, to handling arguments at home, bullying, and reflection.

He has been working with children for 16 years in three different settings. The first was with St. Joseph Children’s Home, then as an elementary school teacher, and finally as a father to two boys.

Clayton, and I will be discussing about his life’s journey, and his new book titled, Tantrums, Troubles, and Treasures – “A Parent’s Guide to Parenting in the 21st Century.”

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday August 30th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to join us live on the air with your questions and comments.

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Life is Not a Candy Store… with Tal Yanai

Friday, August 19th, 2011

In the world driven by instant gratification, Tal Yanai’s unique voice as a teacher, writer, and speaker guides today’s teens deal with their every day challenges with a fresh spiritual perspective.

His book, Life is Not a Candy Store: It’s the Way to the Candy Store, is a spiritual guide to the road of life for teens. The book invites them to engage in both the critical process of self-reflection and the experience of connecting with the larger world.

Tal, and I will be discussing about his life’s journey, and his mission to help today’s teenagers find enlightenment.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday August 23rd from 10-11 am U.S. CT to join us live on the air with your questions and comments.

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Children Advocacy with Marie Crist & Pamela Wright

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Marie Crist and her mother Pamela Wright have a long history and interest in the welfare of children. Their experiences dealing with and taking care of troubled children from the foster care system have afforded them first-hand knowledge and wisdom about “the world” within our world.

Both are now working as authors writing their own novels to further their work in bringing greater attention to children advocacy. For Marie, it is, The Citizen Chronicles: Citizen Out, and for Pamela, it is, the Justifiable Oregon.

Marie, Pamela and I will be discussing about their lives work in bring awareness to child abuse, modern day slavery, and vigilante justice.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday August 16th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to join us live on the air with your questions and comments.

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“Family System in Crisis” with Melody Brooke & Mike Henricks

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Melody Brooke and Mike Henricks married 12 years ago after a lifetime of struggles with a system that deprived their children of the relationships they deserved to have had with their fathers. Melody and Mike realized that the system of adversarial relationships that our court system has devised, places punishment on children. Together they have written a screenplay addressing this issue titled, That’s Not How It’s Done.

Their collective vision and mission is to encourage divorced parents to take a creative look at how a heart awakening approach can help them find a common ground that will help their children live a happier and more productive life.

Melody, Mike and I will be discussing about their lives journey and their current project – That’s Not How It’s Done – the movie.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday August 9th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to join us live on the air with your questions and comments.

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“A Courageous True Story” with author Rena Romano

Friday, July 29th, 2011

Rena Romano is a professional speaker and a speaking coach. Her latest endeavor is her memoir, titled, His Puppet No More!

It is a courageous true story about how she triumphed over the years of horrendous sexual abuse and victimization by a monstrous relative. Her compelling story inspired many when she was a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

Rena and I will be discussing about her life’s journey, her memoir, and her passion to help other victims who seek help to realize their self-worth, and live their own extraordinary life!

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday August 2nd from 10-11 am U.S. CT to join us live on the air with your questions and comments.

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The Gray Zone with Daphna Edwards Ziman

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

Daphna Ziman has worked and traveled tirelessly to fix the flaws of the child protective system to help at-risk and foster youth. Her first-hand experience, having adopted her daughter after rescuing her from a homeless shelter, inspired her debut novel The Gray Zone.

As the founder and chairperson of Children Uniting Nations, a charity that provides foster children with devoted, non-paid mentors, she successfully lobbied to amend the Family Preservation Act, ensuring safety of children returning home after foster care.

Daphna and I will be discussing about her life’s journey and her new book.

Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday July 26th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to join us live on the air with your questions and comments.

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