I don't think I can tell any stories about how I lived in a van in Alaska. I grew up in the suburbs, I even had my own room. We weren't poor. Everything was very normal.

I think a good mom is an awake mom. At least for me, I've always been a kinder, better person awake than sleep-deprived!

I've made music for grownups most of my life as a singer/songwriter - often with my band, Nine Stories - recorded many albums, and 10 years ago I started recording kid's music, too.

When I grew up we had gym at school, two or three dance classes after school, ice skating lessons, and all sorts of sports at our finger tips. We weren't glued to computers because they didn't exist, so being active was all we knew.

When someone asks if you'd like cake or pie, why not say you want cake and pie?

I'm very involved in the production, so I won't let it be cheesy. I make sure that it's edited in a way that's true to the situation – subtle and clever, representing me and my friends.