Emma returns to the mic and brings her daughter Meagan. Discussing millennials was a definite treat with all three of our views being all over the place. Getting off topic every now and then, we were always able to relate it all back to the millennial topic/problem. Meagan, a hard-working nurse and millennial, provides us a look from within her experiences with friends and family. We did all agree that an important component of keeping millennials on the straight and n...

New to the podcast arena welcome mother/daughter team Myrna and Audrey. Man, they started off slow but eventually lit up the podcast studio like roman candles. My gut is still hurting from laughing even though they have been gone for hours. I'll have to get another interesting subject in order to get them back on the mics. I saw so many similarities between our three children. I summarized that the pecking order does play a part in raising children. A podca...

Scott agreed to have an impromptu podcast concerning the generalities of raising kids. I have known Scott for over 25 years during which time our kids grew up together. We do start off by agreeing that there is no owner's manual to raising children. His views on hard work, commitment and consequences flow side by side with mine. It was great getting Scott on the mic and look forward to having him back real soon. Due to the sudden nature of the podcast, I decided to lea...

Along with Emma, who is new to the Raisin Canes Podcast, Patty returns to talk about getting your child from high school into college. Emma and I have both done it twice and Patty once. So, we do have some knowledge to share. But, on the other hand, we do realize that college might not be the best choice for everyone. A vocational or trade school is high up on all our lists. Grab some of our insights if you have a kid finishing up high school soon!

Connie stayed for one more podcast and talks about her experiences helping raise her 6 nieces and nephews. We both agreed that kids need to experience another point of view and perspective other than their parent's all the time. She and I both have a history of being able to enjoy and spend time with other relatives on a consistent basis when we were young. We cherish those times.

David Jr. returns to the mic after a long hiatus. Home for the holiday, we discuss his highs and lows living in NYC. His views on parenting and raising kids are very interesting. The threat of putting me in a home later in life makes me rethink my future plans for him. (LOL) But, all in all, it was a fun and enlightening podcast. Still proud of him and all his past, present and future accomplishments. Destined to do great things.

Connie contributes her experiences on caregiving to the podcast. Having taken care of her dad give her a definite inside view on the subject. Exploring topics of family helping out, the perfect storm, being a patient advocate and having a beer at the last rites all come into play on the show. I fee that all caregivers have a very unique tale to tell. I hope to keep the 'caregiving train' going with others on the mic. Thanks, Connie for sharing.

Denise helps me take the Raisin Canes Podcast to a new and different level. We are expanding to broach discussions of the raising and caregiving of kids, parents and friends through love, spirit and actions. Kind of taking care of the beginning and the end. We begin with our stories of our segway into the realm of caregiving. Definitely trial by fire. Subjects of easing off the call button, a designer purse or a ring, creating lists, becoming children again, it's...

Armando stuck around for another podcast after a fun one on Changing Lanes Above the Neck Podcast (CLANT Episode #043) Talking about blended families or even dating someone with a child at home brought up quite a few subjects. We did agree that while raising kids is a huge responsibility, both the parent and the significant other need to be on the same page with expectations and consequences. As opposed to dating and the white picket fence syndrome (The Pete Factor) the ulti...

I had the pleasure of getting mom Julie and son Nate, longtime friends of mine, in the podcast studio yesterday. Julie even surprised us with an assortment of Rudy's Barbeque, my favorite. Fighting a food coma, we were able to tackle their life experiences concerning Nate's substance addiction starting in the 8th grade. Now that Nate is 30 years old and recovered, I am impressed with his resolve to complete two books about his life and his ability reaching out to other at-ri...