Family Matters Radio is an informative, entertaining and inspiring talk radio program focused on issues concerning women and families. FMR features nationally-known experts, best-selling authors, newsmakers and celebrities in friendly conversation, sharing expert advice to help us all raise healthy families and special insight on the experience of being a woman in today's world. Developed and hosted by broadcast media veterans and long-time friends Caroline Kruse and Jacquie Chakirelis, the program is celebrating its 10th year on the air on both AM and FM stations around the country and via podcasts internationally.

Do you slather yourself and your kids up with sunscreen? Most parents do because for decades now we've been told to avoid the sun. No one wants to get skin cancer. But new research is finding that 60% of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D and it's leading to a whole host of illnesses. We talk with Dr. James Dowd, about his book The Vitamin D Cure and how to use Vitamin D to increase your energy, decrease your pain and slim down.

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:25 AM
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With gas and food prices skyrocketing, many families are frustrated and scared, wondering how they are going to get by. We're going to find out how you can save big - on everything from groceries to that summer vacation with The Coupon Guy, a.k.a. Joe Daugirdas. Part 1

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:09 AM
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With gas and food prices skyrocketing, many families are frustrated and scared, wondering how they are going to get by. We're going to find out how you can save big - on everything from groceries to that summer vacation with The Coupon Guy, a.k.a. Joe Daugirdas. Part 2

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:54 AM
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Most moms put other people's needs first. But, when it comes to her well-being in the future- not planning could be putting herself at great risk. Whether you are a working mom, stay-at-home mom, or work at home mom, we'll find out how to be more proactive when it comes to planning for the future with Michele Melville from the Retirement and Investment Products Group at Wachovia Corporation.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:28 AM
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Would you like to turn back your biological clock? Live to a ripe old age without taking medications? We're going to uncover the secrets of the world's longest-living people for looking and feeling your best when we talk with National Geographic explorer, producer and author, Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zone. And no, it doesn't involve botox, plastic surgery or a magic pill.

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:25 PM
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Would you like to turn back your biological clock? Live to a ripe old age without taking medications? We're going to uncover the secrets of the world's longest-living people for looking and feeling your best when we talk with National Geographic explorer, producer and author, Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zone. And no, it doesn't involve botox, plastic surgery or a magic pill.

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

Direct download: fm_4-27-08_hr_2_seg_4_pc.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:06 PM
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For first time-time moms, the decision about whether to stay at home or go back to work is a tough one. Heck, it's a tough one whether you’re a first-time mom or you have four kids. It's an issue that women are talking about and writing about on a site devoted to women's stories. We'll talk with one of it's editors, Caroline Wilbert, about the site and how women can find advice and support.

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:49 AM
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We'll find out the characteristics women need in order to successfully manage a career and a family with LPGA Hall of Fame Golfer Juli Inkster.

For more information visit: www.familymattersradio.com

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:42 AM
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Thinking of starting your own business? We'll get tips on everything from financing to writing your own business plan and recruiting a team to help you succeed.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:42 PM
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Maybe it's Cashmere Mafia or Lipstick Jungle, maybe it's the economy. But suddenly, housewives are "desperate" to join the workforce. We'll tell you why so many moms who once opted-out are now opting-in and how this movement might make it easier for women to juggle the demands of work and family life.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:33 PM
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