Teach Yourself To Be Happy
It seems everywhere we turn lately we're surrounded by the recent makeover craze - changes to our houses, clothes, and bodies, all made in an attempt to be happier. But shouldn't we put our efforts into changing our mental and emotional outlooks instead of couch fabric and lipstick? We'll talk with best-selling author MJ Ryan about her new book "The Happiness Makeover" to find out how to teach yourself to be happy and enjoy every day. Millions of working moms juggle the everyday grind of work and family and try their hardest to make everything work out. The media often portray these women as being strung out, too exhausted for their children, and disappointed in their careers. But is it a true picture? We'll talk with Wendy Sachs, author of "How She Really Does It: Secrets of Successful Stay-At-Work Moms." She'll tell us how many women like designer Vera Wang, NBC's TODAY news anchor Ann Curry, and cosmetics CEO Bobbi Brown are succeeding in juggling their career and motherhood. Question of the Week: Are You a Stay-At-Work Mom?
Your Family's Money -- sponsored by 1st Team Mortgage
They're called "Generation Debt" and "Generation Broke" -- people in their 20s and 30s who graduate college with a mountain of student loan debt and are stuck with one of the weakest job markets in recent history. They live off their credit cards, may or may not have health insurance, and come up so far short at the end of the month that the idea of saving money is a joke. Financial guru Suze Orman will share strategies from her new book "The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous &Broke."Naturally Healthy -- sponsored by Fresh Air
Air fresheners and aerosols can damage the health of babies and their mothers, new research suggests. Frequent use during pregnancy and early childhood was linked with digestion problems and earache in infants and headaches and depression in mothers. The culprits are volatile organic compounds released by such products, say the Bristol University scientists. We'll talk with Athena Thompson author of "Homes that Heal" about ways to provide a healthy indoor environment in your home.Find out more about "Family Matters" here.Copyright 2005 by NewsNet5. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.




