MAD LIFE EPISODE GUIDE
Join Andrew Shue, CafeMom co-founder, Joanie Robach, Andrew's MIL, and Chuck Nice as they try to help parents find the motivation to improve their relationships, feel better about themselves and raise happier, healthier kids.
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"Find the funny in tough relationships"
If you have a difficult in-law or another family member, the best way to survive is to find a way to see the positive.
May. 15, 2013 -
"I really messed up, didn’t I, Dad?"
It’s not easy to be honest with your kids, but they grow a lot more when you are!
May. 22, 2013 -
"Kids expect praise at every turn"
Build your child’s confidence by encouraging him to look outside himself, not by heaping on the praise.
May. 20, 2013 -
Do you go to bed together and wake up together?
This simple routine change can have a big impact on your relationship with your partner.
May. 13, 2013 -
Do You Have a Favorite Child?
It’s a guilty fear for all moms: do we favor one child over another? What does it mean to have a favorite, and how can we do more to make sure all our kids feel equally loved?
Apr. 1, 2013 -
Is It OK to Have “Me” Time?
Our lives are so full of obligations to our kids, our jobs and our families, how are we supposed to find time to do the things we love? Should we even try? Alicia Ybarbo, a TV Producer and author of...
Mar. 27, 2013 -
Are You Addicted to Your Smartphone?
In our hyper-connected world, when do we get time to sit with our own thoughts? Ian Kerner, Sex and Relationship expert is here to teach us some basic behavior changes we can make to get us to put down the...
Mar. 25, 2013 -
Is 44 the worst age?
Andrew, Chuck and Joanie discuss why middle age is the unhappiest time in most of our lives and how to enjoy those difficult years.
Mar. 20, 2013 -
Can You Affair-Proof Your Marriage?
Keeping the spark alive is a challenge in even the strongest marriages. Andrew, Joanie and Chuck are joined by Dr. Logan Levkoff, a Sexologist and Sexuality Educator, to talk about how you can make sure your...
Mar. 18, 2013
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Do You Believe in Luck?
Does everything happen for a reason? Or is life just a combination of taking risks and seizing opportunities? What role does fate play in our lives and what responsibility do we have to take for our own...
Mar. 13, 2013 -
Can You Change Your Kid’s Behavior in Five Days?
Dr. Kevin Leman’s book “Have a New Kid by Friday” is changing the lives of parents across the country. It’s helping parents create mutual respect with their children. Andrew is a believer in Dr....
Mar. 11, 2013 -
Do You Have the Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda’s?
Are you living the life you dreamed about as a kid? Do you live with regrets or have you just changed your dreams to suit the life you have?
Jan. 16, 2013 -
Are You and Your Kids in Homework Hell
Are kids getting too much homework, or not enough? No matter what, what do we need to do as parents to get our kids organized and to make sure they succeed in school?
Jan. 14, 2013 -
Couples and Privacy: Where Do You Draw the Line?
Some couples feel they need to share everything with each other. Others feel there should be some things you keep secret from your spouse. Sex and Relationship Expert Ian Kerner weighs in on this revealing...
Jan. 9, 2013 -
Can Divorce Ever Be Good For Kids?
We know that divorce is a hard time for kids - not to mention parents! - but is there a way parents can turn it into a positive and growing experience, so that the whole family comes out stronger?
Jan. 7, 2013 -
How Do We Deal with Our Food Addiction?
Dieting isn’t the answer, says Beauty and Weight Loss Expert, Alicia Hunter. All you have to do is think about how many calories you’re putting in and how active you can choose to be!
Jan. 1, 2013 -
Why Don’t Our New Year’s Resolutions Stick?
Every year we make these huge promises to ourselves that we’re going to eat less, exercise more, and be better people. So why can’t we keep our promises? Relationship expert, Andrea Syrtash joins the...
Dec. 31, 2012 -
Why Are We So Vain?
Whether we think too much or too little of ourselves, we live in a society where we are image-obsessed. Beauty and Weight Loss Specialist, Alicia Hunter, joins in this ego-boosting conversation.
Dec. 26, 2012
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Is Your Life One Big Scramble?
We spend our lives running from one obligation to another, without slowing down to enjoy the moment. If we’re teaching this behavior to our kids, is it a bad thing? How can we get our schedules under...
Dec. 24, 2012 -
Why Don’t We Sleep More?
Exhaustion and anxiety are so prevalent today, that we are actually accustomed to being sleep deprived, and our kids are feeling it too! Clinical Psychologist and Sleep Specialist, Dr. Janet K. Kennedy is...
Dec. 19, 2012 -
I Want My Man to Be a Man!
Gender roles are constantly changing, and sometimes guys are confused and don’t know what kind of men we want them to be. How can we help men understand how to be strong and sensitive at the same time?
Dec. 17, 2012 -
Can Women Have It All?
By trying to “have it all,” are women setting themselves up for failure? Is this the secret men have known all along: that something’s gotta give? Relationship expert Andrea Syrtash joins in on this...
Dec. 12, 2012 -
Do Your Kids Have a Right to Privacy?
When we were kids, we kept diaries. Now, children are sharing their personal thoughts online for the whole world to see. How much is too much, and how do we know when to step in to protect them?
Dec. 10, 2012 -
Is It Flirting or Cheating?
It’s a fine line between innocent flirtation and a dangerous rendezvous. When does flirting go too far, and is there such a thing as “healthy flirtation?” Sex and relationship expert Ian Kerner weighs...
Dec. 5, 2012 -
Kids and Praise: How Much Is Too Much?
We want our kids to know they’re special, but are we giving our kids so much confidence they don’t understand the value of failure? In this episode, get great advice on how you can raise kids who know...
Dec. 3, 2012 -
What NOT to Say to Your Spouse
Communication may be key to a happy marriage, but it’s more important to know what NOT to say to your spouse. In this episode, learn the number one thing that men say that annoys their spouses.
Nov. 28, 2012 -
50 Shades: Why Women Need Fantasy
Over 50 million women have read the novel 50 Shades of Grey – what’s driving its popularity and how can this book improve your marriage? Sex therapist and relationship counselor Ian Kerner joins the Mad...
Nov. 26, 2012
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Attitude of Gratitude
Are you a “Negative Nelly” or a “Positive Polly?” Andrew, Chuck & Joanie tackle that question and discuss ways parents and their children can adopt an attitude of gratitude in order to find...
Nov. 21, 2012 -
Be a Best Parent, Not a Best Friend
Mad Life host Andrew Shue shares how being a best buddy to his kids may have been good for him, but not so great for his kids in the long run. Co-hosts Joanie Robach and Chuck Nice offer advice on this...
Nov. 19, 2012