Fireflies and Whoopie Pie

The Mama Bear Effect: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

On this week's episode, local mom Amy joins to talk about child sexual abuse -- what to know, how to prevent it, and the Mama Bear Effect.
SHOW NOTES:The Mama Bear EffectMOSAC - Mothers of Sexually Abused ChildrenRAINN - Child Sexual AbuseCDC Fast Facts: Child Sexual Abuse

Building Community with Gigi’s Playhouse

Alisha Fitzwater, program director for Gigi's Playhouse Lancaster, joins the show to talk about the programs they offer, how to get involved, and how this community helps people with Down syndrome and their families. SHOW NOTES:
GiGi’s Playhouse in Lancaster, PA opened on January 11, 2020, thanks to a great community of families, friends, educators, therapists and community members who worked together to make the dream a reality. We believe that by opening GiGi's Playhouse, we now have an even greater opportunity to impact more families in Lancaster and the surrounding counties.
GiGi's Playhouse is the only worldwide network of Down syndrome achievement centers; changing lives through free, results-driven programs for individuals of all ages, their families & communities. In helping individuals with Down syndrome achieve their best of all, we also advance our larger vision of global acceptance for people of all abilities. GiGi's was established 20 years ago and has 60+ locations.
Gigi's Links:Facebook pageWebsiteInstagram

Healthy Attitudes Towards Food This Holiday Season

How often are we, as moms, told to make sure we don't gain any weight, ever... but ESPECIALLY not during the holidays? On this week's episode, Cassy wants you to throw all of that out the window, and embrace a healthier mindset instead.https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/food-dining/2023/11/20/staying-healthy-holiday-tips/71570950007/https://www.today.com/health/9-tips-avoid-weight-gain-during-holiday-season-today-t200137https://www.popsci.com/how-to-not-gain-holiday-weight-diet/https://blog.swedish.org/swedish-blog/5-ways-to-maintain-a-healthy-mindset-about-holiday-food

Generosity and Gratitude

This holiday season, it is time to embrace a spirit of gratitude and radical generosity -- without strings, without standards, and without expectations.https://endhomelessness.org/homelessness-in-america/homelessness-statistics/state-of-homelessness-report/pennsylvania/https://247wallst.com/state/how-pennsylvanias-homelessness-problem-compares-to-the-nation/https://partners.wsj.com/salvation-army/building-a-better-future/facing-a-new-year-on-the-poverty-line/#:~:text=The%20holiday%20season%20is%20one,day%2Dto%2Dday%20amenities.https://www.saffrontrust.org/blog/seasonalpoverty

Behind the Scenes With the Christmas Spirit Light Show

Go behind the scenes with one of Central PA's most cherished holiday traditions: the Christmas Spirit Light Show! This locally-owned family business has been keeping spirits merry and bright for six years, and can't wait to welcome families again.

Thanksgiving: More Gratitude, Less Stress

On this week's episode, contributor Emily Kenniston joins the podcast to discuss Thanksgiving -- and how to celebrate without falling into the constant stress that surrounds the holidays.

Behind the Chair: Tips from a Stylist

Mandy Leigey, a hairstylist of nearly 20 years, joins Cassy to spill the tea on what they HATE to see in the chair, hairstyle and color ideas for moms, what life as a stylist is like, and more!

Family Photography Tips and Tricks

This week on Fireflies and Whoopie Pie, we are joined by Miranda Eorio, a local family legacy photographer and educator! Miranda and Cassy chat about how to manage a photo session with little kids, multi-generational family shots, finding the right photographer for your family, great spots for pictures, and much more!

Moms and Stress

This week is International Stress Awareness Week, and stress is something moms know a lot about. Cassy and Erica talk about how stress can affect you, why moms feel so stressed out all the time, and ways to help feel a little more calm. 

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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.