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Fireflies and Whoopie Pie southcentralpamom
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Welcome to the ”Fireflies and Whoopie Pie” podcast, a podcast BY South Central PA Moms, FOR South Central PA Moms. Whether you’re listening along during dropoff in the morning, while you’re making dinner, or just in those few minutes you take to yourself before bed, we’ll be here to keep you up-to-date and informed on all the things local moms need to know.
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Who is Mother’s Day Really For?
Mother's Day has become an annual battlefield. Is it meant to celebrate young moms in the trenches? Should grandmothers take precedence? This holiday meant to honor moms has turned into a minefield where moms are pitted against other moms... when maybe the entire problem isn't about moms at all.SHOW NOTES:"Reddit Agrees—Mother's Day Is for the Mom in the Trenches""Mother's Day Is Not Really About Me—Because, Grandmas""Who is Mother’s Day really for? Moms and grandmothers sound off""Does Mother’s Day Really Have to Be Grandmother’s Day, Too?""Dear Husbands: Mother's Day is Not About Your Mom"
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Foster Care: How to Get Involved
Sarah and Allison from the Lebanon County Foster Care Alliance join the podcast to talk about foster care - what it's like fostering, who can be a foster parent, what their organization is doing to help foster families, and how you can help.SHOW NOTES:Lebanon County Foster Parent Alliance Lebanon County Children and Youth ServicesInformation on Fostering in PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Foster Care Statistics
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Creating a Community for Moms
Laura Faust of Mama's Village joins Fireflies and Whoopie Pie to talk about creating a new community for moms in South Central PA, the Mamapalooza event, mom guilt, and talking about why moms are able to make friends, but dads just aren't.SHOW NOTES:Mama's Village Facebook groupMamapaloozaMama's Village Facebook pageMama's Village Instagram page
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C-Sections: Awareness, Tips, and What to Expect
April is International Caesarean Awareness Month, and Cassy and Emily -- both c-section mamas -- discuss their c-sections, the crazy things they experienced in recovery, and what they want other c-section mamas to know.SHOW NOTES:International Caesarean Awareness MonthMayo Clinic C-Section InformationThe Bump: 11 Things No One Tells You About C-Sections
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Kate Middleton, Cancer, and Kensington Palace
Catherine, Princess of Wales has announced that she has cancer, and the public has been accused of harassing her over the past few weeks. But who is really to blame here?SHOW NOTES:CBS News AnalysisAssociated PressPhoto Editing BreakdownKate Middleton Cancer Announcement
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World Down Syndrome Day
March 21st -- 3/21 -- is World Down Syndrome Day. For this week's episode, Cassy talks about learning her son has Down syndrome, misconceptions and assumptions about Down syndrome, and the new "Assume That I Can" ad from Coor Down.SHOW NOTES:"Assume That I Can"Coor DownNational Down Syndrome Society3.21 for LifeGigi's Playhouse Lancaster