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Class Is In Session With Dr. David Anderson - Child Behavior Disorder Specialist Mar 27, 2019

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It's another episode chock full of detailed info for you, so break out the pen and paper and get ready to take some notes! David Anderson, PhD, is senior director of the ADHD and Behavior Disorders Center and the director of Programs at the Child Mind Institute. He specializes in evaluating and treating children and adolescents with ADHD and behavior disorders, and he also has broad experience with anxiety and mood disorders. His expertise includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral parent training, school-based consultation and classroom behavioral support. Dr. Anderson is devoted to ensuring that patients receive innovative, cutting-edge care tailored to each family’s specific needs.

Together, Hilaria, Daphne and Dr. Anderson discuss different behavioral issues that many children face and how it's more important to equip parents with the strategies to address these issues, rather than change the way children behave, which almost always garners more positive results. Also, to push for parents to seek help from professionals and remove the stigma of seeking help with mental health and our kids. Plus, a look at ADHD and how to spot signs that actually point to whether or not a child may display behaviors that point to the disorder.

Tools for parents mentioned by Dr. Anderson:

Dr. Alan Kazdin's books The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child and The Everyday Parenting Tool Book

Understood.org

Childmind.org | IG

Additudemag.com

Dr. Russel Barclay books on managing ADHD

Support Legislation for Mental Health Parity Law

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Beauty Blender Cosmetic Sponge Applicator

Hilaria: Kids Iron On Patches

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You Just Don't Fuss With Laila Ali Mar 20, 2019

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Laila Ali is a force of nature. That's pretty much a pre-requisite when your dad is the great Muhammed Ali. However, as amazing as her dad's accomplishments were, Laila is a phenomenal woman that's accomplished incredible feats in her own right. Right off the bat, she is a world class athlete and boxing world-champion. During her career, from which she retired undefeated, she held the WBC, WIBA, IWBF and IBA female super middleweight titles, and the IWBF light heavyweight title. She is also an entrepreneur, TV host and personality, home chef, author, wife, and lifestyle expert. Most importantly, she's a mother of 2 beautiful children.

Laila joins Hilaria and Daphne to discuss her strong passion for food, fitness and healthy living. How she inspires her kids to be active and finds creative ways to push them to excel, finds common ground with her husband on parenting, and so much more!

Pick up her book Food For Life: Delicious & Healthy Comfort Food from My Table to Yours! wherever books are sold.

Favorite Things:

Laila: CUISINART MINI-PREP PLUS 24 OUNCE PROCESSOR

Daphne: Givenchy Le Rouge Intense Color Sensuously Mat Lipstick - # 106 Nude Guipure

Hilaria: Beachwaver Pro Line 1 Curling Iron and Buxom Plumpline Lip Liner

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First Time Mom Julia Stiles Turned The Tables On Us Mar 13, 2019

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You've likely seen Julia Stiles in one of her many roles in major films like 10 Things I Hate About You, Hamlet, Save the Last Dance, or one of the Jason Bourne franchises. Not to mention her run on Showtime's Dexter or her numerous theater productions. Plus, right now you can catch her on her 2nd season of Riviera.

Julia has a new role now, and that is as mom to her new baby boy Strummer Newcomb. She joins Hilaria & Daphne to discuss how she stepped away from the camera for a while to focus on being a mom, how motherhood has changed her outlook on life, going back to work with new mom responsibilities, and so much more, including new mom questions of her own!

Favorite Things:

Julia: Natural Bristle Body Brush, The Willow Pump, 7am Infant Sleeping Bags

Daphne: Lele Sadoughi Headbands

Hilaria: Lulu Lemon Wunder Under Luxtreme Leggings, Carbon 38 Leggings

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We Got Schooled By Dr. Tovah Klein - The Toddler Whisperer Mar 06, 2019

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If you've got yourself a toddler, this is the episode for you. You're going to want to take notes

Hilaria & Daphne sat down with Tovah P. Klein, Ph.D. author of How Toddlers Thrive. She is the Director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development and a psychology professor at Barnard College, Columbia University. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and holds a doctorate in psychology from Duke University. She was a clinical fellow at Harvard University, Boston Children's Hospital and a visiting scholar at UCLA. She has been steeped in work with parents and toddlers for nearly three decades and considers the toddler-world a 'toddlertopia'.

If all that isn't enough for you, she is referred to as the 'toddler whisperer' and finds humor an essential piece of parenthood. She conducts research on early development, including parenting challenges and work and family issues; children's play; sleep and separation; and child trauma. She writes for and is frequently quoted in the media, as well.

Together they discuss things like time outs and giving toddlers healthy outlets for aggression, plus giving our children the leeway to discover themselves while still keeping boundaries and so much more!

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Arnica homeopathic Gel for sore muscles, Boiron Children's Cold Calm homeopathic cold relief, Oscillococcinum homeopathic flu relief.

Hilaria: Taste Nirvana Coconut Water

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We Couldn't Stop Talking To Jenna Bush Hager Feb 27, 2019

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Jenna Bush Hager is the girlfriend you can't stop talking to. Being a part of the iconic Bush family she has accomplished a lot. You've seen her on TV as a correspondent, contributor and co-host for The Today Show and later this year, you will see her join Hoda Kotb as the permanent co-host of TODAY’s fourth hour. She's also been a teacher, author, and journalist. She has two daughters Margaret Laura "Mila" Hager and Poppy Louise Hager.

She joins Hilaria & Daphne to discuss all things mommy, from her water breaking at her baby shower and growing up a twin, to talking to our kids about death and the special relationships between siblings, plus so much more!

Favorite Things:

Jenna: Junie B. Jones Stories, The Whole Brain Child Book

Daphne: Cauliflower Foods Pizza Crust

Hilaria: Keter Baby Bath Seats

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You Asked We Answered - Mom Mail #3 (Will My Hair Ever Grow Back After Child Birth???) Feb 20, 2019

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The Mom Brain community calls and Hilaria & Daphne love to answer, so it's time for another batch of Mom Mail! Daphne is away, but we fired up Skype and connected our super moms to answer your questions!

Here are some of the topics Hilaria & Daphne covered on this episode:

Best Nursing Bras
Post Partum Hair Loss
Stretch Marks
Potty Training
Product Recommendations
so much more!

Hilaria & Daphne's products mentioned in this episode:

Belabumbum Maternity Nursing Bra - For nursing
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads - For nursing
HairStory New Wash No-poo - For hair health
Biotin Supplement - For hair health
Moon Juice Pearl Powder - For hair health
Palmers Cocoa butter - For stretch marks
Bio oil - For stretch marks
Coconut Water - For stretch marks

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The Mommy Adventures Of Camila Alves McConaughey Feb 13, 2019

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Camila Alves McConaughey is a super mom to 3 beautiful children, an amazing wife to hubby Matthew McConaughey, a bad ass businesswoman and mompreneur, and a supporter of women everywhere. Born and raised in Brazil, she emigrated to the U.S. at age 15. She supported herself by waiting tables and cleaning houses until she was fluent in English. Fast forward to today she has been a model, designer and entrepreneur. She is the co-owner & chief brand director for Yummy Spoonfuls, organic frozen foods for toddlers made with the highest-quality, natural ingredients, which you can find in the frozen food aisle at your local Walmart. She's also the founder of womenoftoday.com, a support site for women that includes everything from recipes, to fashion, children's activities and more.

Hilaria & Daphne talk with Camila about her approach to schooling her children while still maintaining their strong family bond, as well as introducing new healthy foods and channeling the never ending energy young kids have.

Favorit Things:

Camila: 23 Skin

Hilaria: Tarte Lip Facial Lipscrub, Mini Portable Car Dustbuster

Daphne: Field Artist Master Series Water Journal

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We're Talking Botox, Lasers, Cellulite And More - The Dermatology Episode! Feb 06, 2019

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Arash Akhavan, MD, FAAD is a board certified dermatologist and founder of the Dermatology and Laser Group in midtown Manhattan. He is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award Winner in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Dr. Akhavan is also a member of the faculty of The Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he is involved in the education of dermatology residents in their cosmetic and medical clinics. His particular areas of interest and expertise are in non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures of the Face, Neck, and Body, as well as in the detection and management of skin cancer and skin lesions. He also happens to be Hilaria's dermatologist and helped her tremendously in detecting skin allergies to all her make up.

Hilaria, Daphne and Dr. Akhavan delve into all the details regarding botox, fillers, laser treatments, cellulite, skin pigmentation and a ton of other questions on every mom's mind regarding what to do and what not to do with your skin. Whether your pregnant or trying to get pregnant they cover it all.

Dr. Akavan's recomendations:

For the face: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, Laroche-Posay Double Repair Face Moisturizer

For the body: Amlactin Moisturizer

Favorite Things:

Dr. Akhavan: Dodow Sleep Aid Tool, Rumble Boxing Classes

Daphne: Keiby Sitome Kids Professional Hair Clippers

Hilaria: Valdemere Sparkling Rosé

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Refinery29's Christene Barberich Opens Up About Miscarriage Jan 30, 2019

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Christene Barberich is a highly accomplished woman. She's the Global Editor in Chief and co-founder of Refinery29, the award-winning lifestyle media company. She came from the publishing world holding positions at places like Gourmet Magazine, The New Yorker and The New York Post. She's also the host of the UnStyled podcast.

She's a mom to a beautiful baby girl and has been very open about her difficult journey to motherhood after suffering 7 miscarriages before giving birth to her daughter, Rafaela. Christene joined Hilaria & Daphne to talk about this rarely discussed highly emotional experience so many mothers go through.

Our Favorite Things:

Christene:

Duffy Cashmere Hoody, Glitter Berkenstocks, Miranda Kerr's Kora Turmeric Facial Scrub, Bouguessa Poncho Shirt Dress, Honest Wipes, Petite Bateu

Daphne: Lenore Greyl Eclat Naturel Nourishing and Protective Styling Cream

Hilaria: Sabon Citrus Blossom Body Scrub

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Eden Grinshpan Is The Mom Brain Spirit Animal Jan 23, 2019

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Eden Grinshpan is a lover of life. She graduated from one of the top culinary schools in the world, traveled the globe experiencing cultures and sampling foods worldwide. She volunteered at an orphanage in India helping re-open a café to raise money and awareness for the orphanage. Eden is also the host of Top Chef Canada and the Co-Founder and Executive Chef of DEZ, a middle eastern restaurant in NYC. She created Eden Eats, a Cooking Channel show that explored the global culinary food scene. She is a well-known food blogger and social media influencer. In addition to being a Food Boss she is a Mom Boss to daughter Ayv.

Eden talks with Hilaria & Daphne about her love of food and how she introduces her daughter to new flavors, plus balancing the life of an executive chef with that of a super mom. Also, her #ShowMeYoBelly challenge on Instagram that garnered a lot of attention.

Favorite Things:

Eden: Luzern Face Scrub & Gel, Weleda Baby Skincare Products, Ever-Eden Baby Skincare Products

Daphne: Boogie Wipes, Shashi Socks

Hilaria: Gap Women's Sweaters, Health Warrior Banana Nut Chia Bars

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