Fireflies and Whoopie Pie

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"

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

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

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

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

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

Fitness for Moms with Fit4Mom Reading

It can be hard to find time to work out as a mom, and to feel good about your newly-changed body. Kaitlyn Day of Fit4Mom Reading talks about the importance of community for moms in the fitness sphere, and why family-friendly support makes such a difference!SHOW NOTES:Fit4Mom Reading websiteFit4Mom Reading Facebook pageFit4Mom Reading Instagram page

Raising Neurodivergent Children

Leann, founder of the Neurodiverse Network, joins us talk about life raising neurodivergent children, as well as what led her to found the non-profit and how it helps local families.SHOW NOTES:Neurodiverse Network websiteNeurodiverse Network Facebook pageNeurodiverse Network InstagramNeurodiverse Network TikTokAdditional Resources:The Autism Society of Greater HarrisburgInternational Dyslexia AssociationDisability Pride PAPA Tourette Syndrome Alliance (PATSA)ACRES ProjectSpectrum Friends

Real Estate Tips with Mariah Sielaff

Keller Williams Agent Mariah Sielaff joins us this week to talk about how she balances work and family, as well as her tips on navigating this crazy real estate market.

Helping Harvest and Food Insecurity

This week, Krista Renenger from Helping Harvest Food Bank joins the podcast to discuss food insecurity and hunger in South Central PA, and how they're working to help. SHOW NOTES:Helping Harvest websiteHelping Harvest Facebook pageFeeding America: Hunger FactsFood Research and Action Center: Information on Hunger