http://manicmommy.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Kristin B. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:45:56 GMT 2009-12-30T10:45:56Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977162934 Sometime in the early 1980’s, when I was about 10 or 11, my mom’s attention turned towards the risk that her sweet, innocent and adorable children (yes I’m talking about me and my brother) . . . Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:14:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977162934 Kristin B. 2007-10-31T02:14:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977106281 Today my husband and I are planning to drive home (Raleigh, NC to Boston, MA) in one, 14-hourish drive.  Here's the question - With two kids (2 and 5) and drive through major cities - what time . . . Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:35:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977106281 Kristin B. 2007-09-04T14:35:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977077164 The Manic Mommies welcome back our parenting coach Kathy to answer questions from our Gather group members and listeners. During Kathy's visit we discuss starting school; packing lunches (can you say . . . Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:28:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977077164 Kristin B. 2007-08-06T02:28:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977068222 A friend of mine has taken to using the word "unacceptable" when dealing with service or situations that are, well, unacceptable. She also told me that when her daughter was cleaning out her . . . Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:24:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977068222 Kristin B. 2007-07-27T13:24:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057139 Listen in as the Manic Mommies welcome Jennifer Trachtenberg, MD, author of Good Kids. Bad Habits. The Real Age Guide to Raising Healthy Children. We discuss healthy eating, television, video games and . . . Mon, 16 Jul 2007 01:39:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977057139 Kristin B. 2007-07-16T01:39:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977032393 For many of us, taking care of our bodies and eating right starts with pregnancy (and ends shortly after we stop breastfeeding!) Busy lifestyles can leave us skimping on nutritious and healthful meals. . . . Mon, 18 Jun 2007 01:11:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977032393 Kristin B. 2007-06-18T01:11:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977027147 The Manic Mommies talk with Cate Colburn Smith, co-author of the Milk Memos: How Real Moms Learned to Mix Business with Babies and How You Can, Too. Based on actual journals kept by a group of IBM women . . . Tue, 12 Jun 2007 03:21:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977027147 Kristin B. 2007-06-12T03:21:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977019396 Dr. Mike Patrick, Jr. of Pediacast joins the Manic Mommies to answer questions from our listeners. In this episode, we tackle everything from skinny kids to bedwetting to allergies and various skin conditions. . . . Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:04:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977019396 Kristin B. 2007-06-05T14:04:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977004957 Manic Mommies friend and listener Jessica joins us to share her experiences working with certified life coach Sharon Teitelbam. We discuss Jessica's struggle to balance work and family, how Sharon . . . Sun, 20 May 2007 21:10:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977004957 Kristin B. 2007-05-20T21:10:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000437 The Manic Mommies are thrilled to introduce the latest addition to our family, Sharon Teitelbam, a certified life coach who specializes in helping high-achieving women find balance in their work and personal . . . Tue, 15 May 2007 01:33:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977000437 Kristin B. 2007-05-15T01:33:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976992372 Our parenting coach Kathy makes a long overdue visit to tackle some listener mail and review lessons from a recent parenting workshop we attended. In this episode we discuss kids who wake up at night, . . . Mon, 07 May 2007 03:12:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976992372 Kristin B. 2007-05-07T03:12:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976971380 The Manic Mommies talk with Dr. Min Ahn, medical director of the Aesthetic Wellness Center about the wide range of non-invasive, non-surgical treatments available today to rejuvenate facial skin. If you've . . . Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:32:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976971380 Kristin B. 2007-04-30T02:32:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976968020 Erin and I (The Manic Mommies) headed into the Newbury Street studio of Dari Michele, the highly sought after children's photographer, to find out how you can capture those magical moments at home . . . Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:48:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976968020 Kristin B. 2007-04-25T16:48:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965385 It was reported on Good Morning America this morning that there is growing concern that the heavily marketed Disney Princesses are causing what is called "The Princess Effect." That, because . . . Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:08:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976965385 Kristin B. 2007-04-22T19:08:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976959379 Sisters and authors Patty and Gina, join the Manic Mommies to talk about their book "Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid! The Movement of 'Imperfection.'"  As mothers of children with . . . Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:03:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976959379 Kristin B. 2007-04-15T17:03:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976949621 “Notes from the Underbelly” premieres on ABC Thursday, April 12 at 10pm. A new comedy by the creators of “2 and _ Men” it’s a sitcom take on life’s greatest adventure—parenthood. . . . Wed, 04 Apr 2007 02:07:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976949621 Kristin B. 2007-04-04T02:07:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976935821 Erin and I will soon be joining the guys over at Hometown Tales to discuss mom-ghost stories and urban legends. For example, I found this mom-story on the site "AmericanFolklore.net" "In . . . Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:57:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976935821 Kristin B. 2007-03-19T16:57:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976920595 As many of my friends know, I HATE hiring babysitters. I find the process to be so daunting - how do you find them, what do you pay them, and when you've figured out those things, what do you ask them? . . . Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:22:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976920595 Kristin B. 2007-02-28T21:22:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976875408 The Manic Mommies recently received an voicemail from a listener asking for advice. A first-time father with a very young baby, his wife is suffering from post-partum depression AND post-traumatic stress . . . Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:58:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976875408 Kristin B. 2007-01-03T13:58:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976872167 My 4-year old son is obsessed with taking pictures. The problem is, I have been unwilling to let him play with my digital camera. Enter grandma with the new Fisher Price - Kid-Tough Digital Camera . . . Fri, 29 Dec 2006 16:13:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976872167 Kristin B. 2006-12-29T16:13:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976872157 Before I had children, New Year's Eve celebration usually involved getting dressed up, drinking a little too much and venturing out into the cold evening to celebrate with friends. I've attended . . . Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:48:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976872157 Kristin B. 2006-12-29T15:48:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976858767 On this week's episode of Manic Mommies - #48 Phenomenal Women - a listener asks for advice on how to handle a high energy (hyperactive?) 2-year old. He's on the go from sun up to sun down, and . . . Mon, 11 Dec 2006 02:54:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976858767 Kristin B. 2006-12-11T02:54:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976858720 This weekend we've been preparing for the holidays - wrapping presents, cleaning out the playroom, listening to Christmas carols and watching our fill of christmas-themed movies. Thanks, in no small . . . Mon, 11 Dec 2006 01:20:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976858720 Kristin B. 2006-12-11T01:20:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976837232 I'm not a big fan of the "traditional" Christmas cookie - most of the time they look good, but taste like cardboard. Instead, I like a cookie that has some real taste, but doesn't make . . . Mon, 13 Nov 2006 02:10:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976837232 Kristin B. 2006-11-13T02:10:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976835385 This morning Elizabeth Vargas appeared on ABC's Good Morning America to promote a segment on tonight's 20/20 about working women. After this summer's ridiculous and appalling "MommyWars" . . . Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:14:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976835385 Kristin B. 2006-11-10T14:14:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976830585 Every year my husband and I throw ourselves a birthday party. It is a pretty casual affair to which we invite all our friends - single, married, parents, non-parents, etc. This is actually the 10th year . . . Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:27:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976830585 Kristin B. 2006-11-03T17:27:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976819604 In her new book "Mating in Captivity – Reconciling the Domestic and Erotic," sex-therapist Esther Perel explains that "our cultural penchant for equality, togetherness, and absolute . . . Fri, 20 Oct 2006 01:50:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976819604 Kristin B. 2006-10-20T01:50:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976817736 Last night, like most nights, my son asked me to "mix up his ice cream." This is a long standing tradition that goes back to my childhood when my brother and I would make "ice cream" . . . Tue, 17 Oct 2006 19:16:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976817736 Kristin B. 2006-10-17T19:16:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976808640 What is it about October 1st that starts the Halloween clock ticking? My 4-year old son, who can't tell me if it is Monday or Saturday, suddenly knows that Halloween is approaching "soon." . . . Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:53:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976808640 Kristin B. 2006-10-05T02:53:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976793199 My co-host Erin has been suffering all week from a killer cold and is losing her voice. We all know how frustrating it can be not to be able to speak, but it's even worse when you are supposed to be . . . Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:13:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976793199 Kristin B. 2006-09-14T13:13:48Z