Are you a giver? Or, are you an OVER giver? Do you give too much and forget to keep some for yourself? Cathy and Todd discuss Cathy’s latest blog about giving, resentment, the need for self care, and somehow they end up talking about Twilight (Edward can be worked into any conversation…)

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On today’s show Todd talks about how love is an ACTION. It may start as a feeling, but then love becomes a VERB. Are you “loving” the ones you love? Are you truly demonstrating how you feel? Instead of focusing on the gifts today, share your love through long hugs, listening, smiling, and holding hands. Allow the ones that matter most to FEEL your love…now that’s a gift! Happy Valentine’s Day

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Todd and Cathy discuss the book Bringing up Bebe: One Mother Discusses the Wisdom of French Parenting and why the author believes American parents “overparent”.  They also discuss Cathy’s latest Chicago Parent blog about finding your magic and seeing and validating your child’s magic.

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It’s OK not to cry when your baby shows up for the first time.

Don’t let your wife make a list when she goes away for a long weekend.

It might take awhile for you to fall in love with your new baby.

After the baby shows up, you are not going to have sex for a long time.

Morning sickness blows.

And more….

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The “angry jar” vs the “emotional vomit” – Which one is best the best way to raise a happy, healthy child?

Cathy and Todd also discuss Cathy’s WGN radio interview on nursing in public and the inherent contradiction between the sexualization of women in the media vs. the overall discomfort of seeing a woman nurse in public.

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In the movie The Breakfast Club, Allison says that when you grow up, your heart dies.  Is there any truth to that?  Cathy and Todd discuss how to keep PLAY and keep your heart alive.  They also discuss how movies and television paint the picture of a sad, dangerous and lonely world.  It’s time to reconnect with your kid or teenage self and have a little fun!

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What is the Best way to deal with emotions? Two heavyweights battle it out.

In this corner, it’s Parenting Unplugged and their “Anger Jar”. In the other corner, it’s Zen Parenting Radio and their “Emotional Vomiting”.

The tale of the tape tells one story. This episode tells another. Where do you weigh in?

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Have You Heard of The Movie “The Tree of Life?”  Cathy and Todd saw it and it prompted an awesome dialogue about parenting, childhood, grieving, and even creation – reviews are mixed, but these hosts loved the spiritual nature of the film.  Are you looking to go a little deeper this year?  This show is a great kick start!  They also introduce their new partner, Tree of Life Chiropractic Center - fabulous coincidence don’t you think?

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Todd and Cathy discuss how men’s testosterone levels are decreasing because they are more hands-on with their kids.  But some things tend to stay the same - Todd didn’t lift a finger getting ready for Xmas and Cathy carried the load as usual – can anyone relate? Cathy also had a deep awareness (shocker!) about why Todd balances her out – and why she balances him out.

By the way, that line was from the Enjoli perfume commercial, 1980. I did change the words a little…

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Cathy and Todd talk Christmas, getting parts stolen off their car, Todd’s inability to say he is sick, and Cathy’s night out at the B96 Jingle Bash with Jason Derulo and Enrique Iglesias.  They also pose the question, why is December the only month we feel so giving and connected?  Why can’t we take the holiday spirit year round?

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