Episode 176: The Ready-for-Kids Checklist

00:31 Congratulations, Nicole! She finished editing her book manuscript, so all that's left is waiting for fame and fortune to arrive.

07:24 Ready for Kids ... or Not: We ask: How did you know you were ready for kids? And once you knew, did the universe help you out, or smack you around a little first?

27:11 Friday Speed Round: Summer Camp: You'll never guess what Catherine's kids are taking to camp along with the bug spray and sleeping bags.

37:37 Interview: Occupational therapist Meghan Corridan is back to tell us about kids' journals and activity books that might tempt your child to practice handwriting during summer vacation.

51:48 Shameless Self-Promotion: 10 Downsized Summer Goals that Any Parent Can Manage; 4 Things to Know about Successful Inclusive Schools; watch this space for Catherine's children's books (coming ... someday).

Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music. If you're reading this somewhere without hyperlinks, come to http://parentingroundabout.com for the full recap experience.