Season 1

Hugo and the Impossible Thing with Actress, Renée Felice Smith | POF107
July 27, 2021

Hugo and the Impossible Thing with Actress, Renée Felice Smith | POF107

I’m so happy to be speaking with Hollywood actress, from NCIS LA, Renee Felice Smith!  In this episode we are talking about FUR BABIES!  Renee has written the sweetest book about her late Frenchie, Hugo, called Hugo and The Impossible...
Redefining Financial Literacy (without making your head spin!) | POF106
July 20, 2021

Redefining Financial Literacy (without making your head spin!) | POF106

Did you know that the U.S. ranks 14th globally in Financial literacy and rates only 57% of adults as having financial literacy?  When we look at stats that show us that more than half of adults are financially anxious and four out of five youths...
What to do About Picky Eaters | POF105
July 13, 2021

What to do About Picky Eaters | POF105

I was my parent’s worst nightmare...I was, and still am, a picky eater. I wish my parents knew my guest, Heidi Miller when I was growing up. When our kids don’t eat what we want them to, eat too little, eat too much, don’t want to sit at the...
Connecting Kitchen with Merryl Hunt | POF104
July 6, 2021

Connecting Kitchen with Merryl Hunt | POF104

I know that connecting with my kids is the most important thing I can do in our relationships. Nothing feels better than when I feel strongly connected with my boys. As my kids get older, and are now in their teens, they want to do less and less with...
Family Redefined | POF103
June 29, 2021

Family Redefined | POF103

Family IS forever but when there is a breakup of a marriage, and kids are in the mix, you have to be so careful about the messages you send to your children as you uncouple.  My guest is Kimberly Ewertz, author of the book, Family Redefined:...
Did I Say That Outloud? With Kristin van Ogtrop | POF102
June 22, 2021

Did I Say That Outloud? With Kristin van Ogtrop | POF102

As our kids grow up, we age right along with them…unfortunately! Well, it’s not really unfortunate because with age comes wisdom, gratitude and some painful experiences (physically and emotionally).   My guest, Kristin van Ogtrop, talks...
Motherhood, What I Wish I Knew from The Start Part 2 | POF101
June 15, 2021

Motherhood, What I Wish I Knew from The Start Part 2 | POF101

It’s the 100th episode of Parenting our Future!  Help me celebrate by entering my draw to win prizes valued at over $5000!   Go to www.parentingourfuture.com When you enter, you will be sent a gift from me:  “Quick Fixes for...
Motherhood, What I Wish I Knew from The Start Part 1 | POF100
June 8, 2021

Motherhood, What I Wish I Knew from The Start Part 1 | POF100

It’s the 100th episode of Parenting our Future!  Help me celebrate by entering my draw to win prizes valued at over $5000!   Go to When you enter, you will be sent a gift from me:  “Quick Fixes for Frustrated Families” With...
Spot Danger Before it Spots Your Child | POF99
June 1, 2021

Spot Danger Before it Spots Your Child | POF99

I’m so excited to bring you this episode about keeping your children safe with US Army Veteran, and retired Federal Air Marshal, Gary Quesenberry. It’s been his job to keep the United States safe, and now he’s helping you keep your kids and...
Executive Functioning: What It Is & How It Affects Your Child's Behaviour| POF98
May 25, 2021

Executive Functioning: What It Is & How It Affects Your Child's Behaviour| POF98

It takes a village to raise a child, right? Well I’m extremely proud to introduce you to someone in my own family’s village, Behavior Analysist, Michele Shilvock. She is an expert on behavior and what drives it. I invited her on the show because...
When You Wonder, You’re Learning. Lessons from Mr. Rogers | POF97
May 18, 2021

When You Wonder, You’re Learning. Lessons from Mr. Rogers | POF97

It all started on February 19th, 1968 when the first episode of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood aired. Little did we know that the simple sets, sweaters, sneakers, and little trolly were all made deliberately to foster a love of learning and wonder. In this...
Let's Talk Money with Stephanie Sims | POF96
May 11, 2021

Let's Talk Money with Stephanie Sims | POF96

Were you taught it’s rude to talk about money?  In my family growing up, money was always an issue but we never talked about how to use it, save it, or invest it.  I know I’m not alone in this, and you might be struggling with this too....
Mothers and Daughters and the Messages We Send Them | POF95
May 4, 2021

Mothers and Daughters and the Messages We Send Them | POF95

Mother-daughter relationships can be so complicated.  Conflict can start in adolescence and last a lifetime.  My guests, mother and daughter, Jennie Marie and Jasmine Nicole have successfully weathered many storms through their relationship...
The Imagine Neighborhood – Teaching Kids Important Issues in a Fun Ways! | POF94
April 27, 2021

The Imagine Neighborhood – Teaching Kids Important Issues in a Fun Ways! | POF94

Tackling social issues in today’s world is hard enough for adults, and even harder when you have to explain the issues and injustices we experience and watch to our kids! My guest, Scotty Iseri, is the creator and host of the award-winning family...
Lets Talk Race | POF93
April 20, 2021

Lets Talk Race | POF93

Let’s talk about race…we have to.  We ALL have to.  Stories of racial inequality and systemic racism permeate the news headlines.  We can’t pretend that it doesn’t exist.  I have been so ignorant to this topic.  As a...
14 Talks by Age 14 with Michelle Icard | POF92
April 13, 2021

14 Talks by Age 14 with Michelle Icard | POF92

I’m now a mom of two teen boys and BOY have things changed in the way we communicate and interact with each other!   It’s natural and normal that our kids start to pull away from us around the age of 11 (yes, that soon!) but it doesn’t mean...
Helping Babies Sleep with Dr. Sarah Mitchell | POF91
April 6, 2021

Helping Babies Sleep with Dr. Sarah Mitchell | POF91

Don’t even talk to me If I haven’t had enough sleep!  Now when my boys were babies, the thing I feared the most was those sleepless nights.  I’m no good on just a few hours of sleep so I made it a priority to teach my babies to sleep,...
Money Mindset for Mamas with Alyssa J Dillon | POF90
March 30, 2021

Money Mindset for Mamas with Alyssa J Dillon | POF90

During my 15 years and counting as a mom, I’ve always worked.  I ran a department in my marketing career and now I’m the CEO of my business.  Like many mom entrepreneurs and career professionals, my career and business is my other...
Plan Simple Meals Your Kids Will Love With Mia Moran| POF89
March 23, 2021

Plan Simple Meals Your Kids Will Love With Mia Moran| POF89

I don’t know about you but by the time my day is done, and I have to think about dinner…I JUST CAN’T EVEN some days. My husband and I walk in circles in the kitchen trying to figure out what we have, what we can make and what our kids will eat....
The Addicted Child with Richard Capriola | POF88
March 16, 2021

The Addicted Child with Richard Capriola | POF88

There are so many families struggling with adolescents with substance abuse issues.  Parents are often caught off guard, confused and don’t know where to turn.  Today, more than 40 percent of seniors and one-third of tenth graders are...
Making it: What Today’s Kids Need for Tomorrow’s World | POF87
March 9, 2021

Making it: What Today’s Kids Need for Tomorrow’s World | POF87

Did you know our kid’s generation is projected to live into their 100’s? Because of this, we want to make sure our kids live a long and livable life (because they are going to have so much of it!)!! Thank goodness there are educators like my guest...
Working Mom Life – The Guilt, the Stress and How to Get Balance | POF86
March 2, 2021

Working Mom Life – The Guilt, the Stress and How to Get Balance | POF86

Since the beginning of my motherhood journey, I’ve worked full time so “Working Mom Life” is something I know all about! From my corporate career in marketing to owning and running a seven figure business. There have been more days than I can...
Social Media Safety for Parents and Kids | POF85
Feb. 23, 2021

Social Media Safety for Parents and Kids | POF85

I say it all the time that in this digital era we live in, parents are the pioneers in navigating this foreign terrain.  Some days it’s enough to make you head spin.  What we know for sure, as parents, we can’t stick our heads in the...
Turn Autism Around with Dr. Mary Barbera | POF84
Feb. 16, 2021

Turn Autism Around with Dr. Mary Barbera | POF84

I know what it’s like to question your child’s behavior and suspect that it might be something more than just the “terrible twos”.  I have a child with ADHD, ODD and OCD so I know what it’s like to suspect that my child’s behavior...