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Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal of the Day: Ensuring Your Family Starts Every Morning On The Right Track...Cereal Choices For Your Family

Guest: Mom's Best Naturals

In this segment we meet with nutritionist Elizabeth Ward from Mom’s Best Naturals as she shows us some easy ways to provide our family with healthy and economical breakfast options every day

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Getting More Kids Across America To Smile!

Guest: Smiles Across America

Famous for her role as Kelly Taylor in the hit TV show, "90210" Jennie Garth is now a proud mother of 3 who is dedicated to the cause of teaching children about proper dental care & preventing tooth decay in lower income families. She discusses her work with "Smiles Across America" in this satellite interview.

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Nydia: Use The Neighbors - Tip 6

Guest: Colombian Coffee Federation of North America

How can you shuttle your kids back & forth when you have a full time job? This mom's advice might be helpful to you.

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The Healthy Life Tastes Good

Guest: Bolthouse Farms

Chef Hosea Rosenberg, winner of TV's Top Chef New York, joins us once again to show us how Bolthouse Farms all-natural dressings and carrots can make your holiday parties special. He shows us his special recipe for tangy, aromatic ginger-teryaki carrots; plus delicious carrot slaw, carrot soup, chicken caesar wraps, grilled shrimp with mango dip, carrot muffins - and more.

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What's In Your Lunchbox?

Guest: Kelloggs

In this segment Cheryl Dolven from Kelloggs stops by to educate Mom’s on the ABC’s of packing lunches their kids will enjoy by showcasing some great snack and lunch solutions from the folks at kelloggs.

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Childhood Obesity - Healthy Tips for Your Kids!

Guest: Heartland Sweeteners

Probiotics are friendly bacteria that can improve digestive health and strengthen the immune system. They are most often found in yogurt, but now there is a simple way to incorporate probiotics into your daily routine. Nevella® with Probiotics is the first no-calorie sweetener to deliver this benefit. Stir it into your coffee or cereal instead of sugar, or use it in your favorite cookie recipe. In addition to cutting calories, you’ll enjoy all the health benefits of a diet rich in probiotics.

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The Healthy Life Tastes Good

Guest: Bolthouse Farms

Kids always look forward to a school snack or lunch with friends; but they're not always willing to eat that healthy meal mom packed. Hosea Rosenberg, an accomplished chef who won Top Chef: New York recently - provides some great recipes that will tempt your children to eat delicious, crispy carrots as part of their diets - and adults will love them too!


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100% Fruit Snacks – Good For You, Made Easy

Guest: Sun-Rype Products Ltd.

Dr. Janet Brill is back with a way to get more fruit and veggies in your families diet. She also has a convenient solution for encouraging your kids to snack healthier by stocking your cupboards with 100% fruit snacks that even your kids will want to eat. Some tasty options for adults, too!

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A Healthy Beverage For You And Your Family

Guest: National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board

With summer coming to an end, what’s the best way to make sure kids’ back-to-school routine keeps them healthy and strong? Dr. Wendy talks to us about the advantages of drinking nutrient-packed lowfat milk to help fuel your life, health & fitness routine.

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The Importance of Art in Schools and in Life

Guest: Arts Attack Publications

Parents & educators alike need to understand and appreciate the importance of keeping the arts vital in the educational process, especially in the formulative elementary years. Only then can we realize the goal of developing creative kids who will be able to meeting the many complex challenges of the 21st century. This segment talks about this and provides a solution for teachers and homeschoolers.

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Internet Safety Tips For Parents

Guest: Cisco

In this segment we’ll learn some important internet safety tips from an expert at Cisco systems who shows parents how they can be in control of their kids use of the internet with the Cisco Home Defender Router

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Teaching Your Kids Responsibilities By Making Chores Fun

Guest: CR Brands, Inc.

Not all laundry loads are the same. A money saving idea to help keep your clothes cleaner, longer is to buy a value-priced, effective detergent and add a proven stain fighter to the loads that have the toughest stains. This segment focuses on tips for moms to get their kids involved, and a solution to cleaning & stain-fighting that won’t stress them out.

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Healthy snacks for your child's backpack

Guest: Funky Monkey Snacks

Moms need a delicious, organic, truly nutritious and go-anywhere snack kids will enjoy. With them going back to school, it’s more important than ever for parents to have healthy alternatives available amid the rush of activities. In this segment, we’ll tell you all about one choice your kids will love.

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America's Favorite Back To School Lunchmeat

Guest: Land O'Frost

For over 50 years, family-owned Land O’Frost has been a part of America’s lunchboxes. With quality, wholesome, nutritious ingredients in all of their great tasting lunchmeats, consumers have made Land O’Frost an American favorite and top-selling brand. In this segment, a busy mom gives us sandwich ideas for kids as well as adults in order to save money brown-bagging it.

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Safety In Cyberspace: Protect Your Children And Yourself

Guest: CA Inc.

Every day so-called cyber criminals get more sophisticated, and find new ways to target your children, and you online. That’s why TV crime fighter John Walsh has teamed up with CA Inc., one of the world’s largest software companies. In this segment, John is joined by the National Safety Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to help explain to adults the easy steps they can take to better protect children from online risks. We will also highlight how the right software can protect your identity from being stolen.


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Cleaning Painted Walls

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

If You’ve Got Kids, You’ve Seen Your Share Of Crayon Marks.

To Remove Them, Place An Old T-Shirt Over The Mark, Then Iron On Medium Heat. Or - Heat The Mark With A Hair Dryer And Blot. Seal With Two Coats Of Sealer, Sanding Lightly Between Coats.

For Ink Scribbles, Dab The Spot With Nail Polish Remover. Rub With A De-Glosser, Then Sand And Seal.

Let’s Hope From Now On, Your Little Artists Express Themselves On A Different Canvas!


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Nutritious Snacks For Mothers On The Go

Guest: Sun-Maid Growers of California

Julie Bortolussi from Sun-Maid Raisins will be on the show to share the fascinating story behind one of the world’s most enduring and iconic brands and to share why raisins are a great option for Mom’s seeking a nutritious and tasty snack for their kids.

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ROAD TRIP TIP

Guest: Memorex

Need ideas to keep the kids happy on long road trips?
Bring along a portable MP3 player or boombox player for hours of entertainment during the drive; You can choose music themed to the trip you are taking for added interest, like listening to country music while visiting Nashville or Broadway Musicals for your trip to New York.



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Help Save Your Child From Obesity By Converting Bad Habits Into Positive Habits

Guest: Your Slim Body, LLC

There are over 9 million children in the United States that are suffering from obesity. Alarming forecasts project that if something is not done immediately to help address this growing problem, a whole generation will become twice as heavy as its parents and grandparents and the health consequences will be devastating…In this segment find out what you can do to convert your kids bad eating habits into positive habits – now and for the rest of their lives…


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Youth Success Stories From The Andy Roddick Foundation

Guest: The Andy Roddick Foundation

Professional tennis player Andy Roddick is currently ranked 8th in the world (formerly #1) and is known for his forehand & record-breaking serve. The Balancing Act is granted an exclusive interview with him and his mom about his charity, The Andy Roddick Foundation which helps babies and children at risk. He also discusses his engagement and upcoming plans, the Charles Fazzino painting commissioned for him and being inspired by Andre Agassi.

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