The Hardest Word, Tipping 101, COVID Barbecues, Children's Media, Show Me History, Deep Cleaning

The Hardest Word to Say (0:00:00) What is the one syllable, two letter word that manages to paralyze a large proportion of the population? If you were thinking the word “no”, you’d be spot on. Such an easy word to say, but an almost impossible response to give. Most of us are willing to bend over backwards to have to avoid turning someone down (and to avoid to resulting guilt when we do). Licensed psychotherapist, executive coach, and columnist, Jonathan Alpert is here to discuss why we find it so hard to say no, strategies to do so effectively, and why we shouldn't feel guilty for turning someone down. Tipping 101 (0:22:34) You’ve just enjoyed your baby back ribs at Chili’s in a booth 20 feet away from everyone else. Your check comes and you’re just not sure how much to tip your server. There are a million things to consider. From salons to Ubers to restaurants, how do we know how much to tip for different services? We’ve asked Liz Frazier, a family financial planner and friend of The Lisa Show, to give us her best tips on tipping. A COVID-19 Barbecue (0:37:37) You’re a good citizen. You wear a mask at the grocery store and you’ve spent more time at home than ever before. But if you’re like the rest of us, you’re ready to do something fun. It’s natural to want to do those normal summer activities like host a BBQ or gather all the neighbor kids together to slip n’ slide and eat popsicles. But is there a way to have fun in the sun with our friends while being cautious, socially distant, and safe? Friend of the show, Carrie Ann Rhodes, says yes! There is a way. Carrie Ann is with us today to share how we can throw a COVID safe summer party. Children’s Media (0:52:47) The effects of media are real. From the earliest war propaganda to today’s latest Play Station 4, media has been shaping our decisions and opinions for a long time. But of greater concern is how it impacts our children’s developing minds. If you’re a parent, at some point you’ve probably worried about what your kid is watching, whether it’s beca