I’m here today with Jennie Marie Battistin, MA, a licensed marriage family therapist, media consultant and author of two books Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day and The Mindfulness Journal for Teens. Today, we’re going to talk about technology addiction among youth and signs your child may be addicted. For more on Jennie Marie Battistin you can find her at … [Read more...]

On episode #37 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I speak with Dr. Paula Durlofsky, clinical psychologist, social media expert, and author of the new book Logged In and Stressed Out: How Social Media is Affecting Your Mental Health. On this episode, we talk about pandemic loneliness among moms, and ways to combat this using digital resources. For more on Dr. Durlofsky, or to buy her book, please … [Read more...]

On podcast episode #36 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom I speak with Shantelle Bisson a producer, former actress, parenting expert and author of the book, Raising Your Kids Without Losing Your Cool. On this episode, Shantelle shares some of her best parenting advice from her latest book. She also talks about overcoming sexual trauma, and how she and husband, Murdoch Mysteries star, Yannick … [Read more...]

On podcast episode #35 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I speak with Harvard-trained Psychiatrists, Dr. Carlin Barnes and Dr. Marketa Wills who've authored a practical guide to help people better understand how to deal with the growing mental health crisis. On this episode, we talk about how to determine if the mother in your life is suffering with mental illness and practical ways you can … [Read more...]

In celebration of Black History Month, I'll be replaying episode #19 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, "5 sports films that deal with racial injustice among African-Americans." 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...]

On podcast episode 34 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I speak with Joy Altimare, Chief Marketing Officer of EHE Health, the industry leader in health and prevention. With over 16 years of experience in the marketing field, Joy has become an expert adviser to organizations looking to tackle growth, innovation, and technology challenges. Today we talk about how Joy tackless the challenges of … [Read more...]

On episode #33 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I’ll be giving some Tinseltown Mom Tips that will hopefully help you navigate your parenting life a little easier. I’m going to talk about the benefits of regularly speaking words of affirmation to your children, and then I’ll share 25 affirming messages that we can consistently say to them, starting today. Our words have power, the power of life … [Read more...]

According to Psychiatric Times, the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms in 2020 were substantially higher than reported in 2019, and people with preexisting (clinically diagnosed) psychiatric disorders reported an even higher prevalence of symptoms, compared with those without an established diagnosis. In an effort to offer hope to those trying to support a loved one with mental … [Read more...]

When three-year-old Magnolia Tesler was diagnosed with a rare disease, her parents didn’t know what to do. In the documentary, Magnolia's Hope, the story follows the Tesler family as they spring into action in an effort to cure their daughter from a rare, debilitating disorder. An ordinary and healthy baby, she was crawling, talking, and hitting all her milestones. But around the age of two, she … [Read more...]

On this episode of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I’ll be giving some Tinseltown Mom Tips that will prayerfully help you navigate your life a little easier. I’m going to share 4 ways moms can monetize their passions. Moms have dreams that, in many cases, go unfulfilled, and research suggests that pursuing those passions is good for your overall health. Stumped on how to make money from your … [Read more...]

November is National Adoption Month and our special guest on Time Out with Tinseltown Mom is lawyer-turned-life coach Shari Leid, who was found in a cardboard box in a South Korean parking lot as a baby. Thirty years later, Shari adopted a daughter from China who was found in similar circumstances. On this episode, we’re going to talk about Shari’s adoption story, plus she’s going to offer … [Read more...]

On this episode of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I’ll be giving some Tinseltown Mom Tips that will prayerfully help you navigate your life a little easier. I’m going to share 5 ways the social media giant Pinterest can add more value to your life. For those unfamiliar with this platform, it’s an online, photo-sharing site, where you can collect all the things that you love, whether it’s your … [Read more...]

On episode #28 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I’m speaking with author, speaker, and consultant Rebecca Bender, a human trafficking survivor, wife, and mother of four daughters. She’s also the CEO & Founder, of the non-profit Rebecca Bender Initiative, where their trainings on this underground world equip law enforcement, first responders, and faith communities all across America. In her … [Read more...]

On this episode, I’ll be giving some Tinseltown Mom 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 … [Read more...]

On today's episode 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...]