Passport Mommy

Peg Schuler Armstrong from Lincoln Center Kids talks about their current show for babies, Nest, and their entire season. Barry Cik, founder of the organic mattress brand, Naturepedic, offers tips on what parents should look for when purchasing a crib mattress. Live in an urban area or traveling soon? Listen to Dani Schlaepfer's product, WhizRider.

Courtney Harrow from "Five Little Monkeys" talks about why the right mattress is so important for kids and what to look for when purchasing one. Adina Grigore, founder of the skincare line, SW Basics, which uses 5 ingredients or less in each product, chats with us about why that type of makeup is so important. Both women talk about their journey to becoming successful business women.

Guests this week: Lauren Piccirillo, mom and inventor of Baby Soothe, the infant massager, chats about how she got started and the benefits of massage with Tranquilo’s Baby Soothe. Jon Deene from Great Schools talks all about how you can use the website to find the school right for your family. Martin Amado gives us ideas for Halloween using Pumpkinmasters.

Aurora Satler, author of the "Ultimate New Mom's Cookbook" talks about how to get creative with easy recipes from the time you're pregnant to feeding your growing children. Steve Turk is the owner of the "Rocking Horse Ranch" in Highland, NY and chats with Michelle about its history, Michelle's wonderful experience at the ranch and plans for their future. Marshall's back with toddler topics!

Baby Says Founder, Angela Yeakim, shares her amazing story of motherhood balanced with health struggles and starting a business. Here all about the shoes for newborns that older siblings and moms can write on! Shannon Jones is the author of the children's series, KeeKee's Big Adventures and podcast host talks all about international family travel.

Collin Robinson, National PTA Board Member talks about how they are working with parents to teach kids how to navigate the digital space. Ray Kerins from Bayer talks about the "Here's to the Farmer tour with Luke Bryan. Toddler Topics with Marshall Stevenson including a chat about Michelle's wild child on vacation at the Rocking Horse Ranch when she doesn't nap and the debate about toddler eating...

Dr. Peter Braglia from True Health Chiropractic in Stratford, CT. talks about the benefits of chiropractic care in the third trimester and for your children. Bill Carmody is an executive leadership coach and chats about how to keep the spice alive after kids. Want to pick his brain on how to become a coach yourself or for help in your career or figuring out where to go next with it? http://billcar...

Dr. Asli Tanugur Samanci is the CEO and Founder of BEE & YOU, an innovative provider of natural BEE products. She talks about the health benefits for children of all ages and adults. Marshall Stevenson joins Michelle for toddler topics.

John Lyman III of Lyman Orchards talks about the rich history of The orchard that has been around since the 1700s. It’s a great family friendly destination today. James Bell from Kia Motors offers car buying tips. Marshall Stevenson and Michelle talk toddler topics.

Partner of WebUndies.com, Terry Hunsinger, talks about the online business she runs with her sister while balancing motherhood. Dr. Cara James chats about the link between healthy students and their academics. Marshall Stevenson and Michelle talk toddler topics - what they are both going through at the moment with their little ones.

Neil Goldberg recently switched careers from long time sports producer for NY1 News to owner of the Main Street Board Game Cafe in Huntington Village, Long Island. He talks all about how powerful, educational and fun playing board games can be for adults and children. He also shares how he made such an amazing switch in careers in a short amount of time. Aaron Marcus is an accomplished actor and c...

Emily Swift and Holly Todd from Bella Baby Photography talk about how to make the most of your fresh 48 hospital photos. They also chat about their Bella Life photo shoots for those pictures after you leave the hospital. Dawn Goldberg is an amazing mom and entrepreneur. She shares how and why she started her electrologist business and why Rodan and Fields is such a great business opportunity for m...

Dr. Alyssa Dweck talks about how to take care of your V while prego. Marshall and Michelle talk about the terrible twos and how each of their daughters are acting. RN, Nurse Midwife and Lactation Consultant , Shari Criso, talks about our rights as a nursing mom in and out of the workplace.

Kara Carrera talks about grace filled parenting and how to raise a creative engaged child at home and while traveling.

Michelle and Marshall talk about traveling with little ones and having a second child. Ron Gustafson, director of marketing and public relations for Quassy Amusement and Waterpark, talks about the legendary park, and Is Raising the Minimum Wage Maybe not a good idea for family businesses?

Guests this week include Jessica Pawl (Honda); Christy Loy (GM, Aloft & Element Hotels); and Kim Grotzke (Hamax USA). In the market for a new SUV that doubles as a great family vehicle and perfect for off roading? Check out what Jessica has to say about the Honda Passport, the newest vehicle in Honda's lineup. Thinking about taking a roadtrip this summer? It can be a challenge finding great family...

Michelle hangs out with her good friend Marshall, talking about potty training, daycare drop offs, toddler eating habits, and all the fun things new parents share.

Michelle talks to Derek Frank from KHS America about the importance of music education in a child's life and how KHS has played such an integral role. Debra Kallinikos, founder of "Animal Packers," talks about how she came up with the animal backpacks and her inspiration for doing so.

From May 5 comes one of Michele's favorite recent shows: Alina Diebold (the NY Kids Club) talks about the importance of play and enrichment classes in toddlers; Shelley Hunter the "Gift Card Girlfriend" gives us some Mother's and Father's Day gift ideas. Amber Stepper, VP Marketing for Evenflo, offers advice on how to choose the best carseat.

Michelle is still on maternity break, so here's a favorite show from April 28. Also, listen to Michelle's interview with PETA's John Di Leonardo about kid-friendly, animal-friendly vacations (at the 32:13 mark).

It's Michele's second week with her new son! We're giving her a rest and bringing you one of her favorite shows, recorded April 21, 2019.

Michelle has a new baby boy! While mother and child get off to a good start, enjoy this encore podcast from April 13-14, 2019.

Caroline Christenson talks about the benefits of a maternity belly band and why she invented hers which also has shoulder and groin straps. Comic and dad Marshall Stevenson and I talk about what it's like leaving your baby alone with the parents for their first overnight.

Guests Include: Jessica Pawl oversees PR for Honda in the eastern U.S. and talks about why the CR-V has been aa top choice in its class for 22 years. Kristin Lilla is Newbraska's only AASECT certified sex therapist and talks about her new Vagina pop up which appears in her book, Vaginas and Periods 101. Julie Floyd is the founder of Classic Kids Photography with studios across the U.S. She is also...

Alina Diebold talks about the importance of play and enrichment classes in toddlers and the many programs the NY Kids Club offers. Shelley Hunter the "Gift Card Girlfriend" gives us some Mother's and Father's Day gift ideas. Amber Stepper, VP Marketing for Evenflo, talks about their new Gold line of products and offers advice on how to choose the best carseat.