Parenting, of any stripe, is a challenge. Stepfamily coach Judy Graybill talks about the unique challenges of and opportunities for stepparents.

Girl power isn’t only feeling self-confident. Artist Jeanne Demers, talks about empowering girls to be leaders in living the message Kindness is Cool!

Got a princess-obsessed little girl? Dr. Rebecca Hains helps parents empower their daughters to overthrow gender stereotypes.

Is it a good idea for Mom to be her daughter's BFF? If not why not? Psychotherapist Linda Gordon offers much-needed Mom wisdom.

Our relationship with food defines our physical & emotional health. Sociologist Dina Rose helps parents teach kids healthy eating habits for a lifetime.

Moms influence their daughters’ body image. Author Dara Chadwick offers parents tips for shifting 'body talk' and feelings from negative to positive.

Tween girls can be ultra-obsessed with peer approval. Therapist and author, Debi Smith-Racanelli helps parents influence their tween daughters.

There's a place for media, electronics, apps in the lives of kids, but not all the time. Get Out and Play activist Stephanie Rach, helps families unplug.

Mainstream media slams females who don't conform to the narrowest standard of "beauty." Body image activist Sharon Haywood fights back.

What special challenges come with single parenthood during your children's teen years? Psychologist Dr. Leah shares invaluable insights for moms.

What do you do if your child has ADHD? Clinical psychologist Sharon Saline provides essential parenting tips for helping hyperactive kids.

In cases of peer harassment, both victim and perpetrator need help. Activist J Richard Knapp offers parents school bullying prevention tools.

How do we make the holidays special without overspending? Beth Engleman, aka MommyOnaShoestring, shares super creative tips for family fun.

It's Thanksgiving break. This week's podcast is a re-broadcast of Annie's 5/30/14 interview with inspirational author Glennon Doyle Melton.

Parenting requires tremendous amounts of time, energy and love. Parent and podcaster Sarah Spear reminds us to save time for our personal passions.