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...]

On episode #13, 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...]

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 affected her mental health and how she finally found the help she needed. Achea … [Read more...]

Two moms, Carri Levy and Molly Mager, created a rare disease medical series called Behind The Mystery: Rare and Genetic, a recurring series on the award-winning show The Balancing Act that airs on Lifetime TV. Today we’re going to be talking about how they were inspired to create this show over 8 years ago, plus, in honor of Rare Disease Day on Feb 29th, they are launching a new digital … [Read more...]

Lori Villafane is author of the book The Other Gloria, a story about an abuse survivor with dissociative identity disorder who must confront her past in order to save herself and her daughters. This book represents Lori’s real-life struggles but in a fictionalized tale. On this episode, Lori will talk about how trauma triggered dissociative disorder in her life, and how she’s recovering lost … [Read more...]

Emily Lynn Paulson is a beloved wife, mother to five, speaker, network marketing leader, certified professional recovery coach and has recently celebrated 3 years of sobriety. Today we’re going to be talking about Emily’s road to recovery from alcoholism plus delve into alcohol abuse and motherhood. We're also going to discuss her new book, Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Behind … [Read more...]

Lisa Canning is a mother to 7 kids, ages 10 and under and she's currently pregnant with her 8th child, due in January! Lisa helps moms customize their lives around what matters most. She's become a recognizable face in the interior design and entertainment industry working on shows such as HGTV’s Marriage Under Construction and Property Brothers, and hosting regular live lifestyle segments on … [Read more...]

Kristen Jenson is the founder of Protect Young Minds and serves on the Prevention Task Force of the National Coalition on Sexual Exploitation. She is also the best-selling author of  Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids and Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds. Both books allow for a natural and comfortable way to talk to your kids about … [Read more...]

Kristen Jenson is the founder of Protect Young Minds and serves on the Prevention Task Force of the National Coalition on Sexual Exploitation. She is also the best-selling author of  Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids and Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds. Both books allow for a natural and comfortable way to talk to your kids about … [Read more...]

Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is a mother of two, published author, parenting expert, registered psychologist and sought-after media guest who regularly speaks on a wide range of topics related to childrearing, child development, mental health, and school success. On this episode of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, we’re going to discuss sibling rivalry, as well as discipline strategies, and Dr. Lapointe … [Read more...]

We are excited to have Dr. Jenny Yip back on the show to discuss OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Behavior) in kids. Check out episode #4 where she discussed Social Anxiety in Kids. On this episode, Dr. Yip tells parents what to look for if they suspect their child may be suffering from OCD. Dr. Yip is a nationally recognized OCD, Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders, and anxiety expert. She has … [Read more...]

Kids lie. That's not a revelatory statement there, but sometimes there are deeper issues to contend with when dealing with kids and lying. Dr. Katagyna Shalhoub, PhD, ACC (also known as Coach Kat) joins the show and offers some advice. Coach Kat is the award-winning author of Futureproof!: 13 Things Your Parents Can’t Tell You About Tomorrow, (https://amzn.to/3642wfA) and is also a personal … [Read more...]

Back to school is always a new adventure for parents and kids, but inevitably comes with challenges. One challenge that our special guest, Heather Hansen, advocates against is school bullying. Heather is a trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience, a consultant and a professional speaker. She was recently inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers and is consistently named one of … [Read more...]

If you've been following Lisa Canning then you know what a busy household she manages, as she is a mother to 7 kids, ages 10 and under and she's currently pregnant with her 8th child! As an interior designer and lifestyle expert, Lisa helps moms customize their lives and their homes around what matters most. She's become a recognizable face in the interior design and entertainment industry … [Read more...]