P&K on TV & on the Air

See P&K personalities via TV interviews and weekly V-casts! This page also features MommaJam podcasts from longtime P&K contributor Sara Eberle.

 

Back to School 101: Heather Kempskie

It's back to school week at NECN. All week we'll be giving you tips on how to prepare your kids to head back to the classroom.

Dressing kids for less: Heather Kempskie

These days just about everyone is looking for ways to stretch their dollar. If you have kids, one way to outfit them with a great wardrobe for a fraction of the cost is to shop at consignment stores.

To discuss these topics and more is Heather Kemkskie, the editor or Parents and Kids Magazine.

 

Meet a Newton Girls Who Stays Away from the Kid Menu

"I don’t even need to look….mac and cheese, chicken fingers, hot dogs, pasta in butter…..The kids’ menu is always pretty much the same whether it’s a fast food place or a very fancy restaurant. Let me give kids another idea!"

Storytime: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

A classic story with fun-filled rhyme read by P&K Editor Heather Kempskie. Check out the P&K top 10 summer reads.

MommaJam podcasts

It's a let your hair down, crank up the volume, shout out loud audio podcast for mothers. The talk radio style show is all about MOP Culture (mom pop culture) and covers everything from style, entertainment, news and trends – from a mom's point of view. Hosted by local mom and longtime contributor to P&K, Sara Eberle.

New!!!!
Check out Sara Eberle’s MommaJam interview by Michele McPhee, host of the near daily talk show on WTKK’s 96.9 FM.  The five minute spot was a blast!  Michele is THE best talk radio show host in Beantown, so it was an honor to be on 96.9 to chat about MommaJam.  Enjoy!

Here are a few to tune into:
Reclaim Beauty in Your Home
Great Make Up Tips for Moms
P&K Editor Share Romance Advice

 

Allergy Season

P&K Gets New Look

The latest issue of "Parents and Kids" magazine has got a whole new look and motto; "Real, Happy, Together". Here to tell us some more about the changes is Editor Heather Kempskie.

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's day is right around the corner, and if you're looking for some last minute but meaningful gift ideas, Heather Kempskie, editor of Parents and Kids Magazine, has some suggestions.

Family Fun in Boston

Meet the author of the Little Black Book of Boston. Maria Olia shares all the city has to offer you and your family. She'll tell you about the places you must check out.

Surviving without TV

Would you family be able to survive without TV? Consider taking a break for a week and discover all the fun you can have. Editor Heather Kempskie gives you some great ideas for passing the hours.

Tips: Keeping kids safe this spring
 

With spring here, your children will probably be spending more time outside, so allergies may pop up. Spring sports are also getting underway. So, how do you prevent your kids from getting hurt on the field or court?

Dr. Gwenn O'Keeffe of www.pediatricsnow.com joins NECN to chat about these topics and a few other things.

The Benefits of Youth Sports

Spring is just around the corner and for many children, that means one thing, spring sports!  But how do you figure out which sports your children should be involved? And where to do you go to get them involved?  To offer a few suggestions is Heather Kempskie, editor of P&K Parents and Kids magazine. 
 

Celebrating Love

Time to talk love! P&K editor Heather Kempskie talks about ways to have a romantic Valentine's Day, how to navigate your child's first crush plus fun ways to spend February vacation.

Fashion Tips for Moms

Parents and Kids Editor Heather Kempskie helps to celebrate motherhood during an interview with Karen Swensen on New England Cable News Good Morning Live program. The moms dished about fashion tips, the latest on allergies and local mothers of invention. 

 

Meet Meredith O'Brien

Meredith, who pens the award-winning Parenthood column for P&K, shared an inside look at the making of her new book “A Suburban Mom: Notes from the Aslyum.” From trying to look cool in a minivan to her toddler eating trash, these collections of essays are the real deal (stuff moms can relate to). She’s funny, witty and if you watch this video- you’ll be smiling.  Watch Video