Mom Squad Pod

We're in the middle of summer break for kids and it always seems to go by so fast. It also seems like there's always stuff we miss out on. In this episode, Maureen Kyle sits down with Jen Brasdovich with Destination Cleveland to talk about the fun events going on in our area this summer.

With the kids home for the summer, you're probably spending a lot more time together. But sometimes, those wonderful family moments can take a turn -- and you become the yelling parent. In this episode of the Mom Squad Pod, Dr. Kim Bell with Hanna Perkins Center tells us to "say this, not that."

Summer is a time for swimming and playing outside. But on average, eleven kids die per day in the U.S. due to drowning. On this episode, Maureen Kyle speaks with Dr. Purva Grover with the Cleveland Clinic about staying safe.

Now that school's out for summer, it's time to plan that trip! In this episode of Mom Squad Pod, child psychotherapist Megan Fullen talks about making the journey part of the vacation.

As we follow the latest developments out of Uvalde, TX, many parents are asking if their kids are safe, and what could have been done to prevent this tragedy. Maureen Kyle sat down with safety and security expert Tim Dimoff to talk about the red flags many shooters post on social media and how to identify them.

Millions of families across the U.S. are concerned over how they're going to feed their babies. The formula crisis also has parents asking a lot of questions about when they can start their babies on regular cow's milk. On this episode of Mom Squad Pod, Maureen Kyle speaks with Dr. Kim Guiliano with the Cleveland Clinic about why milk and milk alternatives don't have the same nutritional balance, and why they can be dangerous.

There's a hit show on Netflix that puts toddlers into real world adult situations to see if they're up for the task. It's called "Old Enough," and there's a lot of buzz around it lately. Kids as young as two years old run errands alone, fix meals and deliver items to an adult. On this episode of Mom Squad Pod, we'll dig into whether the situations brought forth in the show are appropriate for kids that age, and the problems that come with it.

Nothing changes your life more than having a baby. For many mothers, it's a struggle -- not only with recovery right after pregnancy, but for their mental health as well. In this edition of Mom Squad Pod, we speak with the author Hollie featured last week who created a pop-up book just for moms, and who gets real about her own postpartum depression.

Some may chalk it up to inflation, but the numbers show we really appreciate mom! The National Retail Federation says this year's going to be a record year for spending on Mother's Day. In this week's Mom Squad Pod, we take a deeper look at the trends.

One of the hardest things we do as parents is make sacrifices for our kids. For many moms, it's the decision to continue working after having a baby. In this episode, Maureen Kyle speaks with author and parenting consultant Carol Muletta about the struggle.

Revealing a lot of skin by the pool or on the beach can be intimidating. This time of year, women can experience low self esteem. Our team talks overcoming it.

It isn't just you -- parenting is getting more difficult. A Pew Research Center survey found 70% of those polled said outside challenges and balancing work, life and family is harder now than ever before. This week, Maureen Kyle speaks with parenting consultant and author Carol Muleta about how to make things easier.

Most of us are familiar with Zillow -- the app we search for homes on. But for the past couple of years, inventories of homes for sale have been low. So instead, homeowners are considering renovation of their current homes. Maureen Kyle spoke with Darren Mancuso about whether it's right for your family.

Now that we are -- hopefully -- entering the endemic phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, kids are getting back out to play dates and summer camps. But they're out of practice when it comes to practicing etiquette in people's homes and public places. In this edition of the Mom Squad Pod, Maureen Kyle speaks with Colleen Harding, who runs the Cleveland School of Etiquette, on how to prepare kids for social events.

The stories can be morbid and terrifying, but for some reason, True Crime is extremely popular. Why are we attracted to these stories?

As we watch the war in Ukraine unfold on our screens, sometimes -- so are our kids. And depending on their age, they may be mature enough to handle the information and images. Others, not so much. In this episode of the Mom Squad Pod Podcast, Dr. Brittany Meyers speaks with Maureen Kyle about how to walk your kids through the news coverage.

Juggling work, family and other responsibilities can be stressful. But then we tend to add other "stressors" to our lives. A look at how to control the "to do" list.

When kids talk back to adults disrespectfully, it's not just embarrassing. It could be a sign of stress or difficulty in the child's life.

When kids start getting romantically involved, it can be hard for a parent to draw boundaries. Hanna Perkins Center's Dr. Kim Bell gives communication advice.

Diane Nageotte says her Olympic gold medalist daughter, Katie, was an athlete all her life. But she talks with Maureen Kyle about when she realized Katie was elite.

This time of year, people can feel short bouts of depression, even kids. But there are ways to beat the winter blues.

Holiday pet peeves -- we've all got them! This week, Betsy Kling and Danielle Wiggins join Maureen Kyle to talk about what sets them off during the holiday season.

COVID vaccinations are a divisive issue that have led to lots of awkward conversations in families and among friends, too. So how do you respond when you and your loved ones have differing opinions? Dr. Susan Albers with the Cleveland Clinic has tips on how to navigate tough conversations.

After a bombshell report on how Facebook allegedly ignored data showing Instagram could be harmful to teens, parents are wondering how to recognize red flags. Maureen Kyle speaks with Jillian Lampert with the Emily Program about the trends she's seeing with eating disorders and social media's impact.

We may get a little extra sleep as we turn the clocks back an hour, but any time change messes with our internal clock. Maureen Kyle speaks with a sleep expert, who explains how to adjust.

The holiday season is upon us once again, and that means a stressful time for almost everyone. In this week's Mom Squad Pod, Maureen Kyle speaks with Dr. Susan Albers, a clinical psychologist with the Cleveland Clinic about how family and financial stressors can be overwhelming, and what you can do to curb the stress.

Does it seem like everyone in your family is coming down with something? Colds, stomach bugs, even Hand Foot Mouth is going around! All of these illnesses have us on high alert, especially with the threat of COVID, so in this week's episode, we speak with Infectious Disease Pediatric Specialist Dr. Amy Edwards about what we can do to boost our child's immunity.

The struggle might even start during toddler years, but every parent will need to guide their children in fashion choices. In this week's episode, a fashion consultant gives her best advice.

Death and finances -- it's not the most comfortable of topics, but it's important nonetheless. The Women's Institute of Secure Retirement found 80% of men die married, while 80% of women die single, but when it comes to financial planning, most families typically rely on the husband to meet with financial planner. In this week's episode, Maureen Kyle speaks with Heather Ettinger of Luma Wealth about why it's important to have a voice at the table.

An ongoing debate among families: Do we do sleepovers or not? Psychologist Dr. Tori Cordiano talks about navigating safety concerns and if your child is ready.

Failure to launch is a real problem for 20-somethings and their parents. National labor statistics show COVID hit young workers the hardest. That age group had 41% unemployment in the hospitality industry last year. The loss of internships was also a factor when offices shut down. In this week's Mom Squad Pod, Maureen Kyle speaks with Dr. Lucene Wisnewski about this increased anxiety in younger adults, and how it's stressing families out.

Recently, China imposed a ban on video games, restricting game time to just three hours a week for everyone under the age of 18. China's government said it was because they saw an unhealthy trend and signs of addiction in young people. It's a strict crackdown, and addresses an age-old question for families: What should the screen time limit be? In this week's episode, Maureen Kyle speaks with Dr. Kate Eshelman with the Cleveland Clinic about the boundaries you should be setting now, to set your child up for success.

As fall sports ramp up, parents will find themselves on the sidelines watching their kids reach athletic goals. Some parents offer advice from the sidelines, others get really involved and some stay out of coaching completely. So what makes a good parent? Maureen Kyle speaks with Dr. Sam Maniar, a sports psychologist, on how to be helpful, not overreaching.

Any day now, our very own Laura Caso will welcome her baby boy into the world.  But, as any new mom knows, that time leading up to birth can be filled with a TON of questions.  In this week's Mom Squad Pod - we gathered a pediatrician and child care expert to answer all of Laura's top questions. 

As kids head back to school and start new routines, life will ramp up and get hectic for everyone. With homework, sports, meals to plan and schedules to juggle, oftentimes connecting with them gets pushed to the back burner. In this week's Mom Squad Pod, Maureen Kyle speaks with certified parenting coach and author Robbin McManne about the best ways to connect with your kids.

The pandemic is causing stress in every aspect of life, including marriages and relationships. A study by the American Family Survey asked 3,000 couples if they were experiencing increased stress. 37% of those surveyed said yes. On the positive side, 56% of those surveyed said they appreciate their spouse now more than ever. In this episode, relationship coach Kathy Dawson talks about exercises you should be doing for yourself and as a couple.

Summer break is winding down, and kids are about to head back to school. But for a lot of kids, COVID protocols will have classes looking a bit different. Maybe they're heading to a new building, or, for the youngest kids, this may be their first experience in a classroom. In this week's Mom Squad Pod Podcast, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Tori Cordiano weighs in on what to do, and why this is such a tough time for kids.

From childhood screenings, to masks, to illnesses and fevers, parents have so many questions when it comes to their kids' health. In this week's edition of the Mom Squad Pod, Cleveland pediatrician Dr. Gina Robinson answers some of the most popular questions she gets from parents.

We're less than a month out from kids being back in classrooms, and parents have a lot of questions this year. 3News' Maureen Kyle sat down to talk about the impact COVID will have on our kids in this week's Mom Squad Pod.

Summer is a time for ice cream and cookouts and throwing routine out the window. But many parents are starting to notice their kids aren't eating as healthy as they should be. In this week's Mom Squad Pod podcast, 3News' Maureen Kyle talks with mom and Cleveland Clinic Dietician Kristin Kirkpatrick about the summer pitfalls and how to fix them.

Even though small businesses were among the hardest hit during the pandemic, the State of Ohio is seeing a boom in new businesses. The Secretary of State's office just reported a second month of record setting numbers. In May, there were 20,135 new business filings. That's on pace with the previous month, where the State had more than 20,000 new business filings in April – the first time in Ohio history. Some of that growth is contributed to people looking to find more flexibility with family life and work. Cheryl Perez is a business coach and mother of six who helps guide people through setting up a thriving business. In this week's Mom Squad Pod podcast, she and Maureen Kyle talked about the steps to creating a business you love and how to make it successful.

Nobody wants to be the parent who is constantly yelling. But at the same time, we want to get through to our kids. So what are the most effective ways to discipline? In this week's Mom Squad Pod, Dr. Kim Bell explains why discipline is different than punishment, how to de-escalate the anger and yelling, and how to use those moments to mold your child's behavior.

As parents, we try to protect our kids. But how do you know when to protect them, and when to let them learn from their mistakes? 3News' Maureen Kyle speaks with Dr. David Miller from University Hospitals on how to best set up your kids to be successful adults.

Summer is supposed to be the time we relax. But after a year of taking time off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to figure out how to manage our schedules without overloading them. Maureen Kyle speaks with an industry expert on how to do just that.

On this week's episode of Mom Squad Pod, we have special guest Matt Wintz in to talk about  how he dealt with working from home with his three kids during the pandemic, plus how the role of fatherhood has changed over the decades and some of his favorite dad memories.

Everyone -- especially parents -- struggles to find time to do all the things that need to get done in a day. This week, Maureen Kyle speaks with time management specialist Kelly Nolan about the "calendar method" -- the practice of putting every sports practice, every chore, every errand -- into a shared family calendar, and how you can use the same method in your household.

Juggling work and home life is hard. 3News morning anchor Maureen Kyle does a lot of stories covering parenthood, but it always seems like we barely scratch the surface of the everyday issues we face. So, we here at 3News decided – our Mom Squad needs a Podcast! Soon, we are launching the weekly “Mom Squad Pod”, where we tap into our area's best psychologists, parenting experts and friends to get the best advice on raising our kids. This week, our topic is emotional intelligence. This is the Mom Squad Pod from 3News.

Juggling work and home life is hard. 3News morning anchor Maureen Kyle does a lot of stories covering parenthood, but it always seems like we barely scratch the surface of the everyday issues we face. So, we here at 3News decided – our Mom Squad needs a Podcast! Soon, we are launching the weekly “Mom Squad Pod”, where we tap into our area's best psychologists, parenting experts and friends to get the best advice on raising our kids. We'll tackle topics like behavior issues, relationships with friends and how to keep our sanity. You know the saying “it takes a village”…well, we're calling it a squad and we want YOU to be a part of it. That includes you, too, Dads. This is the Mom Squad Pod.

Juggling work and home life is hard. 3News morning anchor Maureen Kyle does a lot of stories covering parenthood, but it always seems like we barely scratch the surface of the everyday issues we face. So, we here at 3News decided – our Mom Squad needs a Podcast! Soon, we are launching the weekly “Mom Squad Pod”, where we tap into our area's best psychologists, parenting experts and friends to get the best advice on raising our kids. We'll tackle topics like behavior issues, relationships with friends and how to keep our sanity. You know the saying “it takes a village”…well, we're calling it a squad and we want YOU to be a part of it. That includes you, too, Dads. So stay tuned for the Mom Squad Pod, coming soon.