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family matters - december 2007
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Smart Shopping Secrets

Are you a woman on a budget? Did you ever wonder which shampoos and conditioners work best or does lipstick really have to cost $45, or is there something comparable for $15?  We’re going to give you the tips, tricks and inside information to make you a savvy shopper with Anna Wallner and Kristina Matisic, AKA, The Shopping Bags.
www.theshoppingbags.com
Choosing Alternative Treatments for Cancer

Just about everyone these days has been touched by cancer.  And while the medical community has made so many great advances in prolonging life and even curing some cancers, do you ever wonder if there is more that you could do? We’re going to find out about the latest alternative and complementary treatments that could save your life or that of a loved one with Dr. Lisa Alschuler, author of Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Cancer.
Don't Go Shopping Without Her

This holiday season parents are faced with a frightening new challenge: millions of toys made in China are being recalled because they have been deemed dangerous.  How can parents ensure the toys they buy are safe? We'll talk with consumer advocate and founder of Toy Tips, Marianne Szymanski to get the truth about toys made in China and tips for keeping recalled toys out of the reach of children.
www.toytips.com
Help For Hormone Hell

Hot flashes, night sweats, memory problems, constant fatigue.  The joys of getting older!  But these changes can start as early as your late 20’s and 30’s and continue through your 40’s and 50’s… and many women don’t know what to do about it.  We’ll get the answers to all your hormone problems and find out why soy could do more harm than good when we talk with Dr. Bob DeMaria about the findings in his new book Dr. Bob's Drugless Guide to Balancing Female Hormones.
www.druglessdoctor.com
Media Messages Hurting Girls

Has your tween or teenage daughter asked you to get her a subscription to a magazine?  If so, you probably found there’s not much to choose from unless she’s looking to loose weight, look prettier or find a guy in six days.  We’ll find out how these media messages hurt our girls and what we can do about it with Joe Kelly from Dads & Daughters and New Moon magazine.
www.dadsanddaughters.org
Are You or Your Kids Dealing with Parental Alienation Syndrome?

Divorce is hard enough on the kids.  So imagine the turmoil and heartbreak that occurs when divorcing parents use children as pawns, one parent trying to turn the child against the other parent.  We’ll find out about the impact of Parental Alienation Syndrome and how adult children can learn to cope with the long-term effects with psychologist Amy Baker, author of Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome: Breaking the Ties That Bind.
amyjlbaker@aol.com
Is Your Child Spoiled?

Are you dealing with the gimmies?  Do you have a child demanding the new iPhone or Wii, Tickle Me Elmo Extreme or the latest Barbie player? Well, if you’re bombarded with a barrage of "I want," "I have to have," and "Jamie is getting it", we’ll tell you how you can deprogram that spoiled child with psychologist Susan Newman, author of The Book of No and Little Things Long Remembered: Making Your Children Feel Special Every Day.
www.susannewmanphd.com
Help for Finding Family Friendly Work

Do you want to take control of your work so that you can find more time for your family, but you just don't know how to do it?  We’ll get the inside scoop on how to find the best jobs that allow for balance between work and family and how to negotiate an arrangement with your employer that works for everyone when we talk with Lori K. Long, author of Family-Friendly Work.
www.familyfriendlywork.net
Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

Identity theft claims millions of people each year...  and the number is growing.  Why be concerned?  Mainly because if you become a victim of identity theft you usually don't know it until you have a credit application denied or receive a phone call from a collection agency seeking payment for things you didn't buy.  We'll find out how to protect yourself with security expert Johnny May.
www.identitytheftinfo.com
Train Your Mind

Can you teach an old brain new tricks?  Whether you are a parent seeking hope for a dyslexic child or an older adult who does not want to end up in mental decline like your parents did, there is solid evidence that "we can change what we choose to change".   We'll find out how with Sharon Begley, author of Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain: How a New Science Reveals our Extraordinary Potential to Transform Ourselves.
Healing the Family Tree

Was your last holiday get-together a big, fat turkey?  The Holidays can be one of the best times of the year or one of the most challenging if your family doesn’t get along.  But how do you break the cycle of hurtful family relationships and habits and make changes that can benefit the future generation of each family?  We'll discover how with Beverly Tauke,  author of Overcoming the Sins of the Family -- Becoming the Redemptive Generation.
www.beverlytauke.com