Looking Forward to Growing Old

Some things in life are inevitable. Growing old is one of them. We may try to avoid the signs by purchasing various concoctions that promise the newest anti-aging secret but in the end time, like gravity, will eventually prevail. So imagine our surprise to read a new study that reveals the happiest Americans are the oldest. Not the teens that seemingly live life care-free, not the ambitious forty-somethings or even young adults who have not been crushed by disappointments. -according to the study, the odds of being happy increased 5 percent with every 10 years of age. It gives all something to look forward to.

This weekend on Family Matters we'll talk with National Geograhic explorer, producer and author, Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones. We'll explore the secrets of the world's longest-living people and discover simple habits everyone can incorporate in their lifestyle to increase longevity and happiness.

The New High

You may have seen the new Anti-Drug PSA's- they use humor to convey a very serious message- that more teens are using prescription drugs lifted from their parent's medicine cabinet than illegal drugs found on the street corner. If that isn't enough cause for concern, the fact that many of these drugs have mind-altering properties that can have long term devastating effects is causing even greater alarm.
This weekend on Family Matters, we'll talk with investigative reporter Kelly O'Meara, author of Psyched Out about her examination into the use psychiatric drugs and school shootings and what she thinks every parent should know. Parents can make a difference- find tips and information here.

Join the Conversation

Back in the day, moms used to chat over a backyard fence, a cup of coffee at the kitchen table or on a front porch. We were lucky to grow up in a neighborhood where everybody knew each other- for better or for worse. Times have changed but the need to connect with people is still going strong. Today, social media communities are meeting the desire for some 32 million moms online to share, rave and sometimes rant about daily life. One such site that caught our eye is Opmom.com (operation mom) -it allows moms to stay in touch and offers other cool features like tools to organize the family’s medical information, find & rate local service providers, plan & book the perfect vacation, create & plan events and parties, plus find inspiration for tonight’s dinner.

This weekend on Family Matters Radio, we'll talk with web entrepreneur and creator of Opmom.com Carrie Pacini. She'll tell us why she developed Opmom and about the new program we're launching to help Family Matters Radio listeners to continue the conversation of our on-air topics off air at Opmom.com

We're jumping for joy with anticipation to connect with our listeners about issues we know you have questions about and opinions to share. So sign up today and join the conversation in our Off-Air with Family Matters Radio Mom Circle.

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