Mommyhood Unscripted Nicole Nalepa

Have you ever seen a tick on your child or fur baby and proceeded to freak out? Did you question whether you effectively removed the tick properly? Do you even know the most effective way to check your child for ticks, or the high-risk zones in your backyard? The answers may surprise you! 

Tick expert and fellow mom, Dr. Megan Linske is helping all of us parents learn how we can safely live with ticks -- because unfortunately, they're aren't going away. She's a scientist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and specializes in  monitoring tick abundances, tick testing for human pathogens, climate impacts on established and emerging tick populations, developing control strategies for ticks and tick-borne diseases and figuring out how we're going to handle these bloodsucking parasites now and going forward. 

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SHOW NOTES:
Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV
Guest: Dr. Megan Linske

Websites: 
https://portal.ct.gov/caes/about-caes/staff-biographies/megan-a-linske
https://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/ticks/index.html

Parents and kids have always had issues with sleep, and for years, plenty of caregivers have been leaning on melatonin as a way to help kids get their rest. But is it safe? We all know melatonin is natural -- after all, our body produces it! But are there any risks in giving it to our children? World-renowned pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp returns to 'Mommyhood Unscripted' to offer up his expert advice with Nicole on this hotbed topic. 

Dr. Karp has been dedicated to promoting healthy sleeping habits for all -- including infants, toddlers, and big kids alike. He is a best-selling author of the books: "The Happiest Baby on the Block" and "The Happiest Toddler on the Block". He's also the creator of the SNOO Smart Sleeper -- the only FDA authorized infant sleep system. After you hear this conversation, we guarantee you'll feel more informed and even more secure on whatever you decide to do.

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SHOW NOTES:
Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV
Guest: Dr. Harvey Karp

https://www.happiestbaby.com
Instagram: @happiest_baby

Have you started saving for your child's college education yet -- or are you overwhelmed with where and how to start? Well, you are NOT alone. You may have heard about '529 plans'... Is it the right path to take? Are there some things you can do to maximize savings for your child? Do taxes come into play? Nicole gets all the information and answers you need on this topic with Mark Kantrowitz. He's one of the national experts on college savings, education tax benefits, student financial aid, scholarships and student loans. (Mark has even testified before Congress and federal/state agencies about student aid on several occasions too!) So whether your child was just born or has a year left of high school, or if you're a grandparent who wants to help contribute to your grandchildren's future -- don't let this informative conversation pass you by! 

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SHOW NOTES:
Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV
Guest: Mark Kantrowitz


http://www.kantrowitz.com/kantrowitz/mark.html

Have you heard? The SATs have gone digital! This is BIG news -- especially considering how the SAT plays such an instrumental role when it comes to the college admissions process. So, what do you and your kids need to know about this change? What can your student expect? How do they prepare? And why is it important to take the SATs? Nicole helps you answer all those questions with Priscilla Rodriguez, the Senior Vice President of College Readiness Assessments at The College Board. 


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SHOW NOTES:
Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV
Guest: Priscilla Rodriguez


https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat 

In this month's 'Mommy Profile', Nicole chats with children's book author and illustrator, Stefania Munzi. This Connecticut artist is a mom of two boys--one of whom is special needs. Stefania takes us through her journey of what it's like to receive an unexpected diagnosis about your child, how she was able to utilize her talents to raise awareness about her son's rare condition, and what it's like navigating life as a single parent to her two boys. 

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SHOW NOTES:
Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV
Guest: Stefania Munzi


https://www.stefaniamunzi-logus.com/

Did you know that practicing mindfulness can actually help you when it comes to money? It's true! And not only can it help you in the present and future, but it can also help your children by extension. Financial Advisor and author, Sylvia Guinan is back chatting with Nicole about what we can do to tune into ourselves and what we truly want when it comes to finances and how to teach our children to also be mindful about the dollar. 
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SHOW NOTES:
Host: Nicole Nalepa | @NicoleNalepaTV
Guest: Sylvia Guinan


Instagram: @sylviaguinan
https://sylviaguinan.com/