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Catherine Reitman is the Consummate Workin' Mom May 20, 2020

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Catherine Reitman is the creator, executive producer, writer and star (alongside her husband) of the popular Netflix series Workin' Moms, which just released its fourth season. You might have also seen her in shows like "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "Blackish." Most importantly, she's also a wife, mom of two and is working full-time during the pandemic.

Catherine talks to Hilaria and Daphne about staying sane during quarantine, homeschooling and working with your spouse. She also opens up about her personal experience with postpartum depression, which was the impetus that helped her create the concept of Workin' Moms—as the show is based on her experiences navigating life after childbirth, trying to balance motherhood, her professional career and personal relationships.

Favorite Things

Hilaria: Hatch Holly Jumper

Daphne: Tender Leaf Wooden Toy Espresso Machine

Catherine: Olaplex Hair Perfector No 3

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Tovah Klein (The Toddler Whisperer) on Childhood Development During a Pandemic May 13, 2020

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Tovah Klein was so delightful and informative the first time she was on Mom Brain—so it was a no brainer to get her back! Tovah is the author of 2014's How Toddlers Thrive: What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success. The mother of 3 boys is also Director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development and Adjunct Associate Professor. With all this under her belt, it comes by no surprise that she is dubbed "The Toddler Whisperer."

This time around, Tovah talks to Hilaria and Daphne about raising toddlers while quarantining. Tovah discusses the best ways to utilize the available technology, how to discuss the virus with your children and the importance of keeping a rhythm as a family.

Favorite Things

Hilaria: Smart Kids book series by Roger Priddy

Daphne: Disney Storyteller Series

Tovah: "This too shall pass" mantra

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Gabby Bernstein Taught Us How To Be A Super Attractor May 06, 2020

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Gabby Bernstein is a life coach, international speaker, and number 1 New York Times Bestseller, a prolific one at that. She has published 8 books in 9 years. Her most recent is titled, "Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life beyond Your Wildest Dreams".

In her conversation with Hilaria and Daphne, Gabby covers a lot of ground. She gives us tools for self regulating like Japanese healing modality, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, her "rage on a page" practice, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). She's also a big fan of parenting books by Daniel J. Siegal, and Peter Levine. Additionally, Gabby opens up and shares her own challenging struggles with postpartum depression. If you're a single mother, Gabby wants to support you and offered to give access to her courses, if email support@gabbybernstein.com and mention you heard her talk about it on Mom Brain. She's also offering an anxiety relief workshop to any interesed moms. So take some breaths, relax, and use this episode to calm yourself during quarantining.

Parenting Books Gabby Suggests:

No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

Trauma-Proofing Your Kids: A Parents' Guide for Instilling Confidence, Joy and Resilience

Gabby's Anxiety Relief Course: https://www.gabbywebinar.com/relief/

Support for single moms: support@gabbybernstein.com

Favorite Things

Hilaria: Moroccanoil Dry Scalp Treatment

Daphne: Homemade Privacy Screen for Her Children

Gabby: Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer

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Dr. Cara Natterson Tells Us How to Decode Boys Apr 29, 2020

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Dr. Cara Natterson is a pediatrician, New York Times bestselling author—and is currently quarantining at home with her family, just like you. If one thing is for sure, it's that Cara knows a lot about raising kids. The proof is in the book she wrote all about boys and puberty, Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons.

In this episode, Cara, Hilaria and Daphne get into all the nitty-gritty you're terrified to talk to your kids about. From sex and masturbation to the #MeToo movement, bullies, and how we handle boys and girls differently when it comes to puberty, for better or worse. Plus, they talk about the importance of communication, especially while you're socially distancing with your family.

Favorite Things

Hilaria: YOGA para niños - Las posturas de los animales del mar Yoga video

Daphne: Simple Mills Almond Flour Cracker Snack Pack

Cara: Hugs from her children

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Embracing The Positives of Quarantine With Alicia Silverstone Apr 22, 2020

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If you're a child of the 90s, you no doubt know actress, author, and entrepreneur Alicia Silverstone. She was the star of hit movies like Clueless, The Crush or Blast From The Past and authored multiple books on diet, health and wellness. She also blogs at her website TheKindLife.com and her new film “Bad Therapy” with Rob Corddry is out now on video on demand. She's also a passionate vegan and animal rights activist.

Alicia talks to Hilaria and Daphne about how she's embracing the extra time with her son during quarantine and how they share moments together cooking and gardening. She also discusses how she raised her son vegan and encouraged him to love natural wholesome foods, which is the key to his calm demeanor. Plus, how a clean diet and enough sleep helps her keeping her cool when the challenges of parenting arise.

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Beyblades

Daphne: Professional Grade Gummy Bear Molds

Alicia: Quality time with her son lying in bed and living in the moment

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Seeking Wisdom From All Moms with Laura Prepon Apr 15, 2020

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We're thrilled to have a second episode with the funny and awesome, Laura Prepon. Of course you know her as the incredibly accomplished actor, director and best selling author from "That '70's Show" and Netflix's, "Orange Is the New Black." Her latest book is an incredible and unapologetic memoir, titled You and I, as Mothers: A Raw and Honest Guide to Motherhood, inwhich she speaks to mothers of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds, including our very own Daphne Oz, to find wisdom from each unique mother's perspective. Laura is married to actor Ben Foster and is the mother of two, having just welcomed a new baby boy into their family.

This time around, Laura opens up to Hilaria and Daphne about how she's trying to find normalcy while quarantining with her family. They discuss Laura's personal experience of having a baby after a miscarriage and more intimate stories from her new book, including her relationship with her own mother. Also, why cooking is such a major part of her life, oh and Hilaria makes a pretty big announcement!

Favorite Things

Hilaria: Late July Peanut Butter Crackers

Daphne: Traditional Medicinals Gypsy Cold Care Seasonal Tea

Laura: Margaux & May Swaddle Blankets

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Homeschooling Help Is On The Way With Mariah Bruehl of Playful Learning Apr 08, 2020

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If you're like us you're so much more appreciative of your kids' teacher these days. This episode is for all the quarantined moms that are drowning in emails of lesson plans and virtual conferences with teachers. For our Mom Brain tribe that's trying to decode how in the world teachers get kids to listen and focus. Mariah Bruehl is author of the 2011 book, Playful Learning: Develop Your Child’s Sense of Joy and Wonder, and Founder of both Playful Learning, an online resource for children, parents, and teachers, and the Playful Learning Studio, an educational center for children 2 to 8. Her most recent book is 2018’s Real-Life Rules: A Young Person's Guide to Self-Discovery, Big Ideas, and Healthy Habits.

Mariah explains to Hilaria and Daphne how you can make teaching your kids at home easier and more efficient. She lays out helpful strategies and reminds us that parents shouldn't put too much pressure on themselves in these uncertain times.

Check out more about Mariah and Playful Learning online at Playfullearning.net. Plus a list of resources at https://linktr.ee/playfullearning.

Favorite Things:

Hilaria: Math Dice Jr. and Alphabet Jumbo Dice

Daphne: DIY Fairy Night Light

Mariah: Carson Magnifying Glass Bug Catcher and Carson Binoculars

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Changing the Way We Treat and View Children's Mental Health With Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge Apr 01, 2020

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Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a pediatric psychologist, founder and director of Dr. Roseann and Associates, and a neurofeedback practitioner. She is also co-author of 2018’s Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis.

In this episode, Dr. Roseann talks to Hilaria and Daphne about how she has helped to reverse some of the conditions of autism, ADHD, and PANS/PANDAS in children. She discusses how she uses diet, biofeedback, and neurofeedback to treat her patients. It's a deep conversation that covers a lot of ground that may be helpful to you or friend who has a child going through these debilitating conditions.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Siete Flour Grain Free Tortillas

Hilaria: Gryph and IvyRose Probiotic for Kids

Dr. Roseann: Heartmath device

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You Asked We Answered - Mom Mail #7 (Breast Milk, Biting, Eczema, Beagle Ears and More!) Mar 25, 2020

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As we all adjust to quarantined life and the norms of social distancing, we decided to open the Mom Brain inbox and answer your questions on another episode of Mom Mail! This edition is a rollercoaster ride as we cover topics that are silly, serious, and even deeply personal. Hilaria and Daphne go deep talking about everything from miscarriages to how to exercise and wear your sports bra while jogging. Plus, switching from breast milk to baby formula and more!

Topics Covered:

Transition from breast milk to formula
Baby biting
Handling your child's meltdown
Conceiving after a miscarriage
How to keep your boobs looking good while running
Eczema in moms and babies

Products Mentioned:

Holle goat milk formula

Nordic Naturals baby DHA Nuk Sippy Cups

Vanicream

Waxelene

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We Fan-Girled Over Jane Fonda with Celeb Trainer Tracy Anderson Mar 18, 2020

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Tracy Anderson has made a name for herself training stars and training you. After Gwyneth Paltrow worked with Tracy for the first Iron Man film, the actress was so impressed she teamed up with Tracy and the two became partners. Releasing countless fitness DVDs, hosting online streaming sessions, and opening gyms in multiple continents, the Tracy Anderson Method is a major force in the fitness world. Everyone from Madonna to one of your girlfriends, sings the praises of Tracy Anderson and her method.

In this episode, Tracy tells Hilaria and Daphne about her journey from a young, overweight dancer to fitness guru. Tracy discusses how she deals with the age gap between her two kids. Oh and the episode wonderfully evolves into a love fest for fitness pioneer, Jane Fonda.

Favorite Things:

Daphne: Tacoola Bathing Suits

Hilaria: Smart Protection Shampoo and Conditioner

Tracy: C & the Moon Body Scrub

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