On this episode #27, I’ll be giving some tips that will prayerfully help you navigate your life, and your teen's life, a little easier. Today I’m going to talk about 5 ways teens can make money online. These ideas are not just for the business-minded teens but those just wanting to take up a hobby or develop or improve upon a passion. Take in mind, when teens take the steps to make money online … [Read more...]
Turn Passion and Purpose Into Profit + Get Online Job Ideas for Moms
Protecting Kids from the Negative Effects of Media and Pop Culture
On today's episode #26 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I'm speaking with Deborah Gilboa, MD, aka “Dr. G.” youth development and resilience expert & family physician. She is a leading media personality seen regularly on TODAY, Good Morning America, and The Doctors. She's also featured frequently in the Washington Post, The New York Times, Huffington Post, and countless other digital and print … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Keep Middle Schoolers Organized During Distance Learning
On this episode of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I’ll be giving some Tinseltown Mom Tips that will prayerfully help you navigate your parenting life a little easier. Today I’m going to talk about 5 ways middle school kids can stay organized during distance learning. When students start middle school, they normally go from having one teacher to a teacher for every subject. It’s important that as … [Read more...]
Kari Kampakis on Connecting with Teen Daughters
Connecting with teen daughters is not easy, but worth the pursuit. On podcast episode #24 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, Kari Kampakis, speaker, columnist, and author of the new book: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter, shares ways moms can have healthier relationships with their teen daughters, plus gives strategies to help them through their pivotal … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Be More Patient with Your Kids
On this episode #23 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I’ll be giving some tips that will prayerfully help you navigate your parenting life a little easier. I’m going to talk about 5 ways to have more patience with your kids. One dictionary version of the word patience describes it as “the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.” Most moms will … [Read more...]
Increased Mental Illness in Kids During the Pandemic
On today’s episode #22 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I’ll be speaking with Dr. Sanam Hafeez, a licensed psychologist who’s on the faculty at Columbia University’s Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology. She’s also a sought after television, media, and print personality, often appearing on the Dr. Oz Show, CNN, CBS, NBC, FOX, and WPIX, as well as contributing to well-regarded newspapers, journals, … [Read more...]
5 Essential Life Skills Kids Should Know Before Becoming Teenagers
On podcast episode #21 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I’ll be giving some tips that will, prayerfully, help you navigate your parenting life a little easier. I'm going to talk about 5 important life skills that I think kids need to learn before becoming teenagers. I do want to preface this by saying there are many life skills kids need to learn, but I'm going to talk about 5 essential skills … [Read more...]
Suicide Prevention & Signs to Look for in Loved Ones While Social Distancing
On Episode #20 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, we're going to discuss depression, suicide and suicide prevention during this time of social distancing. My guest today is Dr. Kathyrn Smerling, a psychotherapist who provides a variety of adult, family and child therapy in her private practice. She’s also a nationally recognized expert contributor for various outlets such as CNN, HLN, and Fox … [Read more...]
5 Family Sports Films that Tackle Black Racial Injustice
On episode #19 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I'll be talking about 5 films that deal with racial injustice among African-Americans. Racial tension is at an all-time high so I wanted to share some inspirational family-friendly films that address racism and injustice against African-American people. A lot of parents are looking for films they can watch with their kids during these tenuous … [Read more...]
Kids, Teens and Screen Time + Navigating Summer Break w/ Reena Patel
Kids, teens and screen time + navigating summer break is always a source of planning. On episode #18 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, parenting expert, guidance counselor, licensed educational psychologist, and board-certified behavior analyst, Reena Patel talks about appropriate screen time for kids and teens, especially during these days of social distancing. Reena has given expert advice on … [Read more...]
Mom Builds Six-Figure Business from Daughter’s Hospital Room
Mom builds six-figure business from daughter's hospital room. On podcast episode #17 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom we're speaking with entrepreneur and Instagram influencer Kayla Ybanez. Kayla launched a successful, six-figure, business from a hospital bedside where her three-year-old daughter spent 436 days straight, fighting for her life. She called on her entrepreneurial instincts and learned … [Read more...]
Mom Uses Passion to Produce Series ‘Behind Her Faith’
On podcast episode #16, mom uses passion to produce series that encourages people in their faith journey. Paula Bryant-Ellis recently created Behind Her Faith, a docuseries that highlights the courage and strength of four women (Aisha Hinds, Essence Atkins, Angelica Nwandu and Niecy Nash) and the power of their faith. Paula, who also directed the show, talks about her new series on podcast … [Read more...]
Tips for Parents Homeschooling Their Kids During Distance Learning
Due to COVID-19, schools all over the country have closed, leaving parents to serve as homeschoolers for the first time. On podcast episode #15, school educator and author, Roxanna Elden, shares best practices for parents who find themselves thrust into the world of education. Roxanna has over a decade of experience as a public-school English teacher and speaks to audiences all over the country … [Read more...]
Mom Overcomes Toxic Past After Growing Up Around the Mafia
On episode #14, Lisa Novick Goldberg recalls her harrowing experience growing up in the corrupt, chaotic, and sometimes glamorous world of organized crime and reveals how her father's closest friends and business associates, the mafia, wreaked havoc on her childhood and negatively affected her mental health. Lisa chronicles her story in her memoir, The Apple and the Shady Tree: The Mafia, My … [Read more...]
NBA Player’s Wife Uses Mental Health Struggles to Help Others
On episode #13, NBA player's wife uses mental health struggles to help others. Achea Redd is the wife of NBA legend Michael Redd and mom of two. She was diagnosed with depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder in 2016. Ashamed of her condition, Achea hid it, which exacerbated her issues and caused a nervous breakdown. On today's episode, Achea talks about how being an NBA Player's wife … [Read more...]