It's a not-so-spooky Halloween episode of TV News Moms: Unfiltered.  Megan and Patrice talk trick or treating in the rain, and the prospect of moving Halloween to the weekend.  Megan talks about her daughter's "fancy Spiderman" costume, and Patrice is joined in studio by the one and only Doctor Evil!  Do I hear Christmas music already?

Will you trick or treat with your kids this year?  How old is too old to trick or treat?  Let us know: [email protected]

How we doin'?  Patrice and Megan give themselves a report card after having their girls in kindergarten for 2 months.  Has the anxiety subsided, or just shifted?  Is kindergarten the new first grade?

Are you still anxious about this school year?  What grade would you give yourself?  Let us know: [email protected]

We're a day later than usual this week, but we're talking about an issue every parent runs into: Birthday Parties.  Patrice wants her daughter to have lots of presents to open, but Megan doesn't want the extra clutter around the house.  And what the heck is a fiver party?

Do you expect presents when your kids have birthday parties?  How much do you spend on gifts?  Let us know: [email protected]

Brandi Proctor from BMore Lifestyle joins Patrice Sanders on this episode of TV News Moms: Unfiltered.  Our topic this week: Spanking.  How did we come to this?  The Kardashians, of course!

Do you spank your kids?  Would you spank someone else's kids?  Let us know: [email protected]

Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland are joined by Dr. Kelly Rudd-Safran, School Safety Manager for Baltimore County Public Schools, East Zone.   Dr. Rudd-Safran explains the ALICE approach to active shooter training: Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate.

Have your kids gone through active shooter training?  How did their teacher explain it to them?  Let us know: [email protected]

Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland weigh the pros and cons of letting their daughters sleep over at a friend's house.  Megan says nothing good happens after midnight.  Patrice talks about her own history of sleepwalking.  What the heck is a sleep under?

Do you let your kids sleep over at friend's houses?  What age did you start?  Let us know: [email protected]

Patrice and Megan are joined by education expert Natalie Mangrum of Maryland Teacher Tutors.  Megan and Patrice talk setting goals, managing the daily routine, and setting expectations.  Natalie gives Patrice and Megan a preview of life with kids in high school.

How old are your kids?  Do you struggle with your morning routine?  Email us your thoughts and questions: [email protected]

Patrice and Megan discuss scheduling (and over-scheduling) the life of a five year old.  Patrice wishes her parents still lived in Maryland to help with child care.  Do you think Megan's daughter could become a professional video game player???

What are your kids into?  We want to hear from you!  Email Megan and Patrice your questions, thoughts, tips, and concerns: [email protected]

Two days of kindergarten in the books!  Megan and Patrice discuss tears on Day 1 and improvements on Day 2.  Megan's daughter is a boss on the bus, and Patrice is already making predictions about college.  Plus, we read YOUR emails!

Email your thoughts, comments, and worries to Patrice and Megan: [email protected]

Introducing... TV News Moms: Unfiltered!

TV News Anchors Patrice Sanders and Megan Gilliland have faced major challenges in their careers as journalists.  However, they haven’t faced anything like their next assignment: sending their girls to kindergarten.  In their new role, they must balance their challenging careers with their family duties and the new insecurities all moms face.  Join us as we learn and live this parenthood journey together on TV News Mom’s Unfiltered.

In Episode 1: Kindergarten, Patrice talks about the possibility of following the bus to school on the first day, and Megan admits to checking up on her daughter's new teacher.

Email us your comments, thoughts, and questions: [email protected]