Ultimate Caribbean Family Getaways

Guest: AM Resorts

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Recommendations for Flu Vaccination

Guest: Novartis

In this segment we meet with a panel of experts: Dr. Gaby Cora, Pharmacist Susan Gordon, and Jennifer Lastinger from Families Fighting Flu as they discuss the seasonal and H1/N1 flu situation just in time for the approaching flu season.

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Protecting Your Family During Cold & Flu Season

Guest: Soleil LifeSciences, LLC

In this segment Dr. Jed Vandenberghe stops by The Balancing Act as cold & flu season approaches as he educates viewers on what they need to know to help prevent getting the cold & flu and how to treat the symptoms if they do get sick.

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Tips On Introducing Our Children To The Gift of Reading

Guest: Children's Book Council

Did you realize that the books children read today – can help mold them into the adults they’ll become tomorrow?
So help them choose books that reflect their personal styles and interests…and spark their individuality.
Encourage them to look beyond just the “bestsellers” …
Non-fiction books can not only challenge young minds…but also supplement what they’re learning in the classroom.
Above all… talk with your children about what they’re reading!
The Children’s Book Council can help! Visit c-b-c-books-dot-org to find books that can inspire… entertain….educate … and empower!


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Career Options for Nurses

Guest: Interim HealthCare

This segment discusses career options for unemployed nurses and other healthcare professionals who want to go back to work and care for others.

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BACK TO SCHOOL: Empowering Moms With Educational Options

Guest: K12

In this segment we meet with Ron Packard, CEO of K12 as he explains the concept of on-line learning and how this individualized approach results in a better educated child and more empowered parent.

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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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Does Your Phone Have ESP?

Guest: MyRapidMD Corporation

Each year, thousands of people suffer the dire consequences of avoidable medical mistakes. Anyone who owns a cell phone should have ESP – Emergency Service Profile. Discover this essential emergency preparedness tool that is vital to every family member.

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Home Healthcare Makes A Great Career Choice

Guest: Interim HealthCare

This segment speaks about the rise in home healthcare, growing career areas for women, and reasons why Interim HealthCare is unique.



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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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Guest: Nor-Cal Beverage Company/Go Girl Energy Drinks

Go-Girl Energy Drinks is teaming up with organizations dedicated to fighting breast and ovarian cancer. Dr. Ernie Bodai, Director of Breast Surgical Services at Kaiser-Permanente in Sacramento, California talks about his campaign to fund breast cancer research through a special stamp, and Doug Carson tells us why he started the Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation to get vital testing for women at risk of the disease. These worthy organizations, along with many others, are supported by sales of healthy, delicious Go Girl Energy drinks.

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How My Cat Helped Cure My Cancer

Guest: Purina Cat Chow

This interview is an inspiring story about one woman’s relationship with her cat, and how it helped her become a breast cancer survivor. Kristy also interviews her veterinarian, who explains the feeling of hope our pets can give us.

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The Gift of Health Special

Guest: Zuvo Water

If you want to live a healthy lifestyle, one simple but powerful habit that helps tremendously is simply staying hydrated! While we all may know we need to drink water, approximately 75% of us in the United States are chronically dehydrated! In this segment we’ll find out why not drinking enough water is bad for your health… your weight… and your appearance!
Plus, find out about how the Zuvo Water replicates nature's water-cleansing process to reduce contaminants while preserving your water's natural and healthy mineral content. Plus, learn how the
Zuvo system is better for your wallet and for the planet!


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Careers for busy moms

Guest: Interim HealthCare

This segment details the 43 year old company, Interim HealthCare and why the variable nature of their healthcare jobs are attractive to women who are seeking balance in their lives.



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Peace of Mind: Are You Prepared? How Your Insurance Can Take Care of You and Your Family

Guest: Farmers Insurance Group of Companies

In this segment we meet with insurance agent Maureen Martinez from Farmers insurance as she shares some real life perspectives on the importance of finding the right agent to help you prepare for the future.

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Preparing Your Family for Natural Disasters

Guest: The American Red Cross

September is National Preparedness Month...
ARE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY READY FOR THE NEXT DISASTER?

The American Red Cross is launching a new public awareness campaign designed to make it easier for Americans to prepare for emergencies. The campaign - Do More Than Cross Your Fingers - features actress and Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet Member Jamie Lee Curtis.

The Do More Than Cross Your Fingers campaign will track and measure people’s preparedness levels, encouraging Americans to take simple actions like building an emergency kit, creating a communication and evacuation plan and being informed about disasters common in their communities.

Jamie Lee Curtis, a long-time supporter of the Red Cross and a vocal advocate for personal preparedness in her home state of California talks to us live. She will encourage and show mothers how to prepare their loved ones and households for the unexpected. According to Curtis, “We all cross our fingers for luck. But when we’re facing life’s emergencies, it’s easy (and important) to do a little more.”

What you will see & learn:
 How to assemble a household emergency supply kit;
 How to write an emergency plan and what to do with it;
 What the Red Cross is doing in your area to prepare for disaster and emergency relief, plus more!


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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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Get Your Pet To the Vet: Understanding Heartworm in Cats

Guest: IDEXX Laboratories

This segment focuses on bringing awareness to Feline Heartworm Disease and the fact that it’s almost 100% preventable if cats 7 months of age or older start taking preventative measures through their veterinarian. There is also a new test available that helps diagnose 3 of the most common feline diseases, which are often unfortunately underdiagnosed.

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Redoing Your Kitchen

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

A big trend on the redecorating and house flip shows is utilizing existing cabinetry in your kitchen to save money. One can achieve a whole new look and feel through painting your cabinets, tile back splashes, and swapping out your hardware. Viewers will experience the difference in SHUR-LINE's applicators and how easily the paint sticks to each unique surface. And we have an opportunity to look at, and choose the bulldog cabinet hardware that will be replacing the old handles and hinges.



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How To Find A Better Bank

Guest: Women's Certified

according to a survey conducted by Aite Group, they have discovered that only 2% of consumers nation wide have a high degree of trust in banks. That’s why this morning we’ve enlisted the help of our very own Woman’s Consumer expert Delia Passi to give educate us on how to get more “bang” for your buck”!

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