TV News Moms: Unfiltered

In our final episode, Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland look back on their daughters' year in kindergarten and reflect on their first days in first grade. Megan and Patrice think back on the fears that they had at the start of the school year, and talk about how COVID-19 changed things. Megan wonders if she will have a repeat performance when her youngest daughter starts kindergarten.

Dr. Vinisha Amin of the University of Maryland Medical System joins Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland to discuss the prospect of playing sports in the age of COVID-19. Dr. Amin says that sports are a risk vs. reward proposition. Dr. Amin says that it is a MYTH that kids can't spread coronavirus. Patrice wants to know if we will see professional football in the fall. Are your kids playing sports? Are you worried that your kids aren't getting enough exercise? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Alessa Keener from Maryland Homeschool Association returns for a second week to talk with Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland about homeschooling and the lessons that parents can learn from experienced homeschool parents. Alessa explains that groups of parents who want to hire a private teacher may face legal difficulties in Maryland. Patrice shares what happened when her daughter "hit a wall" with school work. Alessa recommends incorporating games into learning at home. Are you homeschooling your kids? Are you considering homeschooling next year? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Alessa Keener from Maryland Homeschool Association joins Megan Gilliland and Patrice Sanders to discuss homeschooling as an option for the 2020/2021 school year. Alessa explains the difference between homeschooling and the virtual learning that happened as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Patrice and Megan aren't sure they could balance their careers and homeschooling. Alessa says that homeschooling is more than a school choice, it's a lifestyle choice. Are you homeschooling your kids? Are you considering homeschooling next year? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland both took a survey from their school district about their hopes for first grade. Today they share their answers and the survey results. Patrice is more worried about her daughter being on the bus than being in a school building. Megan thinks that parents who want to continue virtual learning are cRaZy! What do you hope the next school year will look like? Will childcare be an issue for you in the fall? Let us know what you're dealing with: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Megan Gilliland and Patrice Sanders reflect on the school year, and share the lessons they learned about sending their daughters to school for the first time. Megan realized that most of her worries from the beginning of the school year weren't worth worrying about. Patrice shares an interesting nickname that her daughter calls her. Are you feeling relived now that the school year is over? Are you just as worried for the next school year? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Kindergarten is almost over for Patrice Sanders' and Megan Gilliland's daughters. Now they have to grapple with questions about Summer Camp. Megan feels confident about the safety of sending her daughters to camp amid the COVID-19 outbreak, but admits that it's a necessary evil for working parents. Patrice has her daughter enrolled, but isn't sure if she will actually attend. Are you sending your kids to Summer Camp? Would you keep them home if you could? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Megan Gilliland and Patrice Sanders reflect on a very unconventional year of kindergarten for their girls. Patrice and Megan play a Quarantine Edition of the party game "Never Have I Ever." Both Patrice and Megan admit that they have been doing more online shopping. Are you breaking your own quarantine rules? Have you been letting your kids get away with snacking more? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

For the first time in a long time, Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland record a podcast while sitting in the same room. Patrice discusses the simple joys of a quick trip to the store, while Megan is excited to see her parents over the weekend for their 45th wedding anniversary. Megan thinks they might be close to play dates if her girls will keep their masks on, while Patrice is aiming to have a small gathering for her birthday in July. Are you letting your kids go to the store with you? Are you socializing in small groups? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland wonder about what first grade will hold for their little girls. A Day/B Day? One day per week? And will childcare be available on non-school days? Megan wonders if spending more time with her daughters is leading to more discipline, and Patrice wonders if her daughter is learning or just doing the school work. Do you think your kids are learning as much at home as they would at school? Are you worried about what school will look like in the fall? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Megan Gilliland and Patrice Sanders haven't seen each other in weeks! Patrice is still printing and scanning her daughter's homework assignments while Megan is struggling with all the app codes. "We're in the same storm, but we're all in different boats," says Patrice, while Megan asks, "Are you in a yacht today, or is your canoe about to capsize?" How are you dealing with home schooling your kids? Do you miss seeing your coworkers? Let us know how you're managing: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland are adapting to "the new normal." Megan and Patrice squeeze in a podcast during Art Class, where they discuss balancing work and having the kids at home full time. What the heck is a Zentangle? How are you coping with home schooling? Are you in need of a virtual happy hour? Let us know how you're holding up: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Dr. Leana Wen, former Baltimore City Health Commissioner, talks about Coronavirus Disease with Megan Gilliland and Patrice Sanders. Dr. Wen explains what you can do to keep your kids safe from COVID-19, and explains why she predicts an escalation in the numbers of positive tests. Are you worried about your kids getting Coronavirus? Are you keeping your kids out of school? Let us know what precautions you're taking: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Megan and Patrice's daughters are too young to be dating, but does that mean it's too early to start worrying about dating violence? Lisa Nitsch from House of Ruth joins Patrice and Megan to discuss this difficult topic. Are your kids dating? Are you worried about dating violence? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

For the first time EVER, Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland invite Dads on the podcast. Jonathan Myers and Tom Rodgers join Patrice and Megan to talk about the differences in how Moms and Dads parent. Are you the disciplinarian in your household? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Education expert Natalie Mangrum of Maryland Teacher Tutors is BACK on this episode of TV News Moms: Unfiltered. Megan and Patrice talk about school projects and testing. It's hard watching your kids fail, but Natalie says that it builds resiliency. Did your parents do your school projects for you when you were young? Do you struggle with watching your child get the questions wrong? Email us your thoughts and questions: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Did you miss TV News Moms: Unfiltered over the holidays? Good news: WE'RE BACK! Their girls are going back to school too...

Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland are joined by fellow TV News Moms Joy Lambert and Brandi Proctor. The Moms discuss the new Peloton ad, Elf on the Shelf, and getting ready for the holiday season. Who knew Joy was such a big Peloton fan? What did you think of the new Peloton ad? Do you have an elf watching your kids this December? Let us know: TVNewsMoms@foxbaltimore.com

Do you have your tickets to Frozen 2 yet? Patrice and Megan do! But they wonder if the Princesses from the movies are good models for their daughters. Do your little girls love princesses? Or would they rather be a superhero? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com We're slowing our roll as the holidays approach, so look for TV News Moms: Unfiltered every other Thursday through the New Year.

Megan Gilliland and Patrice Sanders are joined by fellow TV News Moms Brandi Proctor and Mary Bubala. The biggest difference: they're both Boy Moms. The Moms talk about Rapper T.I. going to the gynecologist with his daughter, and the necessity of a Mom Cave. Do you have a Mom Cave? Do you think Boys are harder to parent than Girls? We want to hear from YOU: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

It's a not-so-spooky Halloween episode of TV News Moms: Unfiltered. Megan and Patrice talk trick or treating in the rain, and the prospect of moving Halloween to the weekend. Megan talks about her daughter's "fancy Spiderman" costume, and Patrice is joined in studio by the one and only Doctor Evil! Do I hear Christmas music already? Will you trick or treat with your kids this year? How old is too old to trick or treat? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

How we doin'? Patrice and Megan give themselves a report card after having their girls in kindergarten for 2 months. Has the anxiety subsided, or just shifted? Is kindergarten the new first grade? Are you still anxious about this school year? What grade would you give yourself? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

We're a day later than usual this week, but we're talking about an issue every parent runs into: Birthday Parties. Patrice wants her daughter to have lots of presents to open, but Megan doesn't want the extra clutter around the house. And what the heck is a fiver party? Do you expect presents when your kids have birthday parties? How much do you spend on gifts? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Brandi Proctor from BMore Lifestyle joins Patrice Sanders on this episode of TV News Moms: Unfiltered. Our topic this week: Spanking. How did we come to this? The Kardashians, of course! Do you spank your kids? Would you spank someone else's kids? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland are joined by Dr. Kelly Rudd-Safran, School Safety Manager for Baltimore County Public Schools, East Zone. Dr. Rudd-Safran explains the ALICE approach to active shooter training: Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate. Have your kids gone through active shooter training? How did their teacher explain it to them? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland weigh the pros and cons of letting their daughters sleep over at a friend's house. Megan says nothing good happens after midnight. Patrice talks about her own history of sleepwalking. What the heck is a sleep under? Do you let your kids sleep over at friend's houses? What age did you start? Let us know: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Patrice and Megan are joined by education expert Natalie Mangrum of Maryland Teacher Tutors. Megan and Patrice talk setting goals, managing the daily routine, and setting expectations. Natalie gives Patrice and Megan a preview of life with kids in high school. How old are your kids? Do you struggle with your morning routine? Email us your thoughts and questions: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Patrice and Megan discuss scheduling (and over-scheduling) the life of a five year old. Patrice wishes her parents still lived in Maryland to help with child care. Do you think Megan's daughter could become a professional video game player??? What are your kids into? We want to hear from you! Email Megan and Patrice your questions, thoughts, tips, and concerns: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Two days of kindergarten in the books! Megan and Patrice discuss tears on Day 1 and improvements on Day 2. Megan's daughter is a boss on the bus, and Patrice is already making predictions about college. Plus, we read YOUR emails! Email your thoughts, comments, and worries to Patrice and Megan: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com

Introducing... TV News Moms: Unfiltered! TV News Anchors Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland have faced major challenges in their careers as journalists. However, they haven’t faced anything like their next assignment: sending their girls to kindergarten. In their new role, they must balance their challenging careers with their family duties and the new insecurities all moms face. Join us as we learn and live this parenthood journey together on TV News Mom’s Unfiltered. In Episode 1: Kindergarten, Patrice talks about the possibility of following the bus to school on the first day, and Megan admits to checking up on her daughter's new teacher. Email us your comments, thoughts, and questions: tvnewsmoms@foxbaltimore.com