Moms Got This

Is it is ever OK to ask a pregnant woman if she’s having twins? Sending your kid to school sick, when your spouse does at least half the work, “Play to Your Strength” parenting, when you feel the same way about parenting with your spouse, how involvement motivates kids to do tasks, checklists, managing money with kids, and when kids give to charity. Meredith Weintraub, Co-Executive Producer of “The Rachael Ray Show”, shares her routines and relationships as a mom with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.In this episode: Michelle reminds us that it’s almost never OK to ask a pregnant woman if she is having twins Routines, Michelle’s daughter’s fever, why Michelle still brought her to school, what do you do — daughter is just adapting to a new routine Meredith Weintraub’s relationship with husband changed with kids, Her husband does at least half the work “Play to your strengths” parenting, taking on roles you’re best at How Meredith sits alone reading magazines on planes, and her husband manages kids on a plane

When you need time away from work with your kids, 19 years as a producer, co-executive producing the Rachael Ray Show, 5:30am workouts, morning routines, managing time, a supportive work environment, being great wherever you are, and a picnic on the bedroom floor. Meredith Weintraub, Co-Executive Producer of “The Rachael Ray Show”, shares her Mom Journey with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.In this episode: Stacy on needing a moment away from work for time with her son, needing to hear about other people’s journeys Meredith on being Co-Executive Producer of Rachael Ray Show, produing for 19 years How she studied to be a teacher and saw a talk show “The Jenny Jones Show” when she was 19 and they hired her as an intern How producers are like teachers Having to love what you do on a show Meredith’s two kids (girl 6 ½ and boy almost 9) Morning routine with Meredith’s husband going to work early, Meredith wakes up and works out at 5;30am to Kaela Itsines BBG workout Nanny preps the lunches, then Meredith finish

When your child realizes what you do, recognizes your success, sees you on TV, thinks you’re cool, watching basketball, unfortunate timing with big changes at Amanda’s company, and a new stretching studio. Amanda Freeman, Founder of SLT, shares her special moments and aspirations as a mom with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park in the MouthMedia Network studios powered by Sennheiser. (Amanda’s Instagram: amandahopefreeman)Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30% off first order.In this episode: Stacy other son and his first time coming to one of her fashion events, having one’s own child come to an event, ah-ha moment when your child sees what you’re doing Inspiring your kids with what you’re doing Amanda’s TV segment and when her daughter watched it live, now thought she was legit Seeing mom where they don’t expect to see you, and they think yo

Goody-stuff bags for boredom, a member’s only concierge group, mom support groups, why there should be groups for dads, and learning a lot from Mahjong. Amanda Freeman, Founder of SLT, shares her best products and solutions as a mom with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park in the MouthMedia Network studios powered by Sennheiser. (Amanda’s Instagram: amandahopefreeman)Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100!In this episode: Creating a goody bag of stuff for kids to play with instead of electronics, great for shopping trips and airplanes Jetblack, members-only voice-responsive chatbot to order online (except food) high end concierge solution from the Walmart people Amanda participates in Seedlings put together mom support groups Why there should be a dad support group too Amanda’s Mahjong group, learn from other moms about raising kids and special opportunities, schools, trends, prod

Carving out time for yourself as a mom, hanging out with kids instead of working out, making sure exercise time doesn’t cut into time with kids, 27 minutes of TV daily, Peppa Pig books, nighttime routines, and how support systems help with managing a lot of work travel with two kids. Amanda Freeman, Founder of SLT, shares her routines and relationships as a mom with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park in the MouthMedia Network studios powered by Sennheiser. (Amanda’s Instagram: amandahopefreeman)In this episode: Michelle on getting back into fitness Idea of a routine as a mom is different Having to carve out time as a mom for yourself or you’ll never get it Amanda’s boutique fitness chain of 20 studios How Amanda doesn’t exercise for a living, and is lucky when taking 3 classes at SLT When Amanda feels she’s playing hooky  — working out, or research? She used to work out in the AM, now she hangs out (with kids) Exercise cuts into work time Making sure 1 1/2 hours in the AM with kids, and 1 to 1 1/2 hours in ev

Running twenty fitness studios, collaborating with a friend in having a child as a single mother, why she never felt lonely as a mom, and the importance of affirmation from other moms. Amanda Freeman, Founder of SLT, shares her Mom Journey with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park in the MouthMedia Network studios powered by Sennheiser. (Amanda’s Instagram: amandahopefreeman)In this episode: Founding and running SLT and its 20 boutique fitness studios Amanda’s two children 2 ½ yearly girl (as a single mom from a sperm donor), and 6 month old son with boyfriend How a=in her class at Harvard she had business plan that made her think about motherhood Doing less/better vs. more/worse Collaborating with a friend doing legwork about becoming a single mother, and how they approached it in a businesslike manner Why Amanda never really felt lonely, different from many single mothers The importance of affirmation from other moms SLT was founded in 2011 by Amanda Freeman (a serial wellness entrepreneur), and was born from

When the dad takes over for a few days, getting into nutrition and physical training to help people, making sure kids get a good education, finding something kids can be passionate about, living life in the face of  a challenging living situation, and the Secret Circle before bed with her girls. Nationally recognized registered dietician, nutritionist and personal trainer Tammy Lakatos-Shames, one-half of The Nutrition Twins, shares special moments and aspirations with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @nutritiontwins)Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30% off first order.In this episode: Admiring Tammy’s arms Michelle shares how a few months ago was the first time she had a work trip and really left her daughter with her husband totally alone and how on the third day he begged Michelle to come home, how mom can’t always be there

Why frozen veggies can be more nutritious than fresh ones, when organic cauliflower is like candy, when mom puts herself first with proper nutrition, all-vegetable smoothies every morning, daily activity and sleeping better, the magic of the Just Dance Now mobile app, and limiting phone time. Nationally recognized registered dietician, nutritionist and personal trainer Tammy Lakatos-Shames, one-half of The Nutrition Twins, shares her mom products and solutions with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @nutritiontwins)Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100!In this episode: Instagram saves Why frozen veggies are more nutritious than fresh When veggies lose nutrients when exposed to light, heat, and air Different brands do frozen veggies differently Organic cauliflower cane be like candy Putting yourself first with a couple of nutrition steps All-vegetable smoothies every

Routines change when you have a child, when routines are a happy spot, kids need borders and lines, creating an after-school vegetable snack routine, when kids ask for veggies, raising twins, when kids claim individuality from their siblings, and reinforcing family loyalty. Nationally recognized registered dietician, nutritionist and personal trainer Tammy Lakatos-Shames, one-half of The Nutrition Twins, shares her mom routines and relationships with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @nutritiontwins)In this episode How Michelle had a routine until she had her daughter Tammy on how it is hard to keep routine when you’re a mom because stuff changes constantly Michelle on embracing the ”no routine” routine Tammy is happy and thrives in routines, a happy spot Kids like to have borders and lines Tammy’s proud moment as a mom, creating a healthy routine Three books, the most recent is “The Nutrition Twins’ Veggie Cure”, how vegetables can impact beauty, health, and lots of other things Start with plat

Managing workouts into the mom grind, having twins as a twin, finding moments to exercise during other activities, how the dynamics of a career with an identical twin business partner changed with kids, the shock of learning you’re having twins, mothering competitive fraternal twins, and when you realize you didn’t get it all done. Nationally recognized registered dietician, nutritionist and personal trainer Tammy Lakatos-Shames, one-half of The Nutrition Twins, shares her mom journey with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @nutritiontwins)In this episode How to incorporate working out into the mom grind Having twins as a twin Keeping arms bent when walking, penciling time in When kids play at park, do squats, all do it together Taking advantage of little moments Little movements, like flexing calves when cooking The grocery store walk, keeping arms up Being an identical twin Her 17 minutes older twin Lyssie, and how she might be “bossy” Tammy’s dad was a hard core athlete, she and her sister tri

Looking ahead at the future when your child is very young, keeping track of everything that will happen, encouraging kids to finish something, music lessons, Michelle’s hidden musical talent, talent auditions, parents wanting to be with kids more than kids want to be with parents, and being awakened at 3am for kisses. Niki Cheng, owner of furniture brands Camerich New York, Calligaris NY, and M Collection Dumbo, and  co-founder of BoConcept,  shares her special moments and aspirations with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @nikicheng55) Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30% off first order through July 4th, 2018.In this episode: Looking ahead at the future when your child is very young Keeping track of everything that will happen Encouraging kids to finish something Music lessons Michelle’s hidden musical talent and Carnegie Ha

Niki Cheng on organizers for food, smoothie every day, a kale juice recipe, when your kids are interested in your business, being copied by your daughter, teaching kids discounts and math in sales, and Korean mass. The owner of furniture brands Camerich New York, Calligaris NY, and M Collection Dumbo, and  co-founder of BoConcept,  shares her favorite products and solutions with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @nikicheng55)Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100!In this episode: Organizers for food, Planet Box Niki’s favorite product is a Vitamix A smoothie every day, and making coffee drinks Making her own kale juice recipe Niki’s kids are interested in her sales activities at her businesses, what sales she closed, monitor the business Niki’s daughter copies her, acts/dresses just like her He daughter shows off her mom Niki Teaching kids discounts and math Korean

When kids convince you to change bedtimes, focusing on routines, daily yoga, post-pregnancy weight, self care, running a business, a family support system, and a supportive husband.  Niki Cheng, owner of furniture brands Camerich New York, Calligaris NY, and M Collection Dumbo, and  co-founder of BoConcept,  shares her mom journey with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @nikicheng55)In this episode: How a two-year-old daughter convinced Michelle to change bedtime Being routine focused Kid sleep issues Niki crawling into a crib until her son fell asleep How Niki always works out and practices yoga every day Losing pregnancy weight How yoga is not a workout, a practice Self care – only 1 hour per day Niki’s routine of getting up, going to yoga, then going to work fresh Running a business on your cellphone Taking yoga classes with her husband, sometimes going to gym together Support system, sister sales director, and mother in law visits quite often, occasional hire help Having support of her husban

Bedtime moments, mom and child matching apparel, balancing motherhood and multiple furniture brands, how reaching age 5 makes things less stressful, overcoming emotional stress, when parents live with you and can help, when going back to work after having a baby is an excuse, balancing emotions, amazing stay at home moms, and how moving to New York City to break up with a boyfriend sparked a new life.  Niki Cheng, owner of furniture brands Camerich New York, Calligaris NY, and M Collection Dumbo, and  co-founder of BoConcept,  shares her mom journey with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: @nikicheng55)In this episode: Putting kids to bed, Stacy on how with her son Dylan bedtime is a whole process, and after long day of work she wanted time with her child – she was wearing a shirt she designed and Dylan want to wear the same one she was wearing – how that became a and a selfie — instead of going to bed, taking the moment Michelle on her daughter’s desire to match, and how she’s running out of clot

Wishing kids stay small, being the Queen of Benefits, forcing herself out of a wheelchair, the power of motherhood, enduring the physicality of standup comedy, an oboe scholarship, when doors open, a curiosity about life, and a lack of fear of death. Korean-Jewish Comedienne Esther Goodhart shares her insights on products and services she believes in with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30% off first order through July 4th, 2018.In this episode: How Stacy’s son fell asleep on her on a car ride, wanting your kids not to get big, special moments when they still feel small Esther as the “queen of benefits” for some, laughter is best medicine, she often gives it back — but jests if someone is poor and she gives it back, then there are two poor people How Esther had a TV show, radio show, one woman show on Br

Water Wow! books, why Esther never denied her kids toys and video games, more than 800 Barbie dolls, why the most important gift is love, and one thing Esther wish she had to help with being a mom. Korean-Jewish Comedienne Esther Goodhart shares her insights on products and services she believes in with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100!In this episode: Water Wow! books, with pens that refill with water – and key they have to look for in the picture—keeps daughter very busy – bought 10 of them, Melissa and Doug makes them Why Esther never denied her kids any action figures or video games Letting her kids watch TV, Rugrats When she went shopping her kids would get a special toy when got to the department store, they’d be happy for hours Now the toys are worth a lot of money, including video games and action figures Why Esther has over 800 Ba

When kids start thinking like entrepreneurs, the power of silence, when mom has a meltdown and the kids are the grownups, feeling validated as a mother, a mom’s unmatched love for her kids, trusting yourself that you raised the kids right, converting to Judaism and family alienation, and a Kosher Korean cookbook. Korean-Jewish Comedienne Esther Goodhart shares her insights on family routines and relationships with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.In this episode: How, with school ending, Stacy’s son Dylan showed he had entrepreneurship in his mind Esther’s sons had rules Her tight relationship with her 28 and 30 year old sons How kids can think you’re a jerk and you have to “eat it” as a mom The deafening power in silence Esther on having a meltdown at her kid’s wedding when she wasn’t being validated, and how her kids propped her up How simple things like saying that Mom is important, and the intimacy of a simple statement, means everything Nobody can love you like your mom, only God and your mom made you

When should kids be disciplined, being Korean and Jewish, letting repetition end naturally with kids, reentering the work force as a mom, taking parenthood seriously after five miscarriages, how to calm a child down gently and effectively, a choice not to have a nanny, reinventing yourself, standup comedy vs. therapy, giving your kids everything, being the Asian Roseanne Barr, learning from Yoda, and being a tiger parent. Korean-Jewish Comedienne Esther Goodhart shares her mom journey with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park.In this episode: Michelle’s 1 ½ year old daughter’s tantrums, looking at when do you discipline kids How you deal with a kid who wants to wear the same thing every day Letting child do what they want even if the parent wants change, let someone else motivate them by making fun of them Requests to read “Goodnight Moon” every night, If it is what the kids want, let them have the repetition How it is cheaper to let the girl wear one dress every day if they want Esther’s two boys, 30 and 28 Ev

Kids grow so fast, how kids change priorities, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as parental role models, making sure you actually know your kids personally, parenting vs. showbiz, being present with your kids in whatever they are doing, motivational messages on tissues, and what’s next for Ike. Actor and comedian Ike Barinholtz (Blockers, The Mindy Project, MADtv, and many more) shares special moments and aspirations in his life as a dad — just in time for Father’s Day — with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: ikebarinholtz) Presented by Keepsake Frames. Print, frame your photos easily and fast from your phone – handmade in the USA and delivered with free shipping. Use discount code #MOMSGOTTHIS at www.keepsakeframes.com for 30% off first order through July 4th, 2018. Measuring hands, growing so fast, Stacy will shrink Tall person Ike Goals changing for career, kids change goals and prioritize things, less desire to do acting that requires travel with more kids he has Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have it do

Comedian, actor, dad, big fan of his wife…Reading books with kids, inspiration from Joseph Campbell quotes, leaving kids notes for the day, the beauty of actually writing with pen and paper, recommended books, lunch boxes, high chairs, and kids on planes. Actor and comedian Ike Barinholtz (Blockers, The Mindy Project, MADtv, and many more) shares his favorite products and services — just in time for Father’s Day — with hosts Stacy Igel and Michelle Park. (Instagram: ikebarinholtz)Support for today’s episode comes from luxury footwear brand Tamara Mellon. Visit tamaramellon.com today to receive a $100 gift toward your first order using code MOMS100! Reading books with and singing with your kids Stacy’s books for Dylan, including Forever Young written by Bob Dylan Joseph Campbell quotes – so inspiring Leaving kids notes for the day We don’t write anymore Pen to paper, wanting to instill a love of writing in kids, being inspired by a new author Five Minute Stories The Paw Patrol phenomena Bouncy Castles PlanetBo