Can you imagine a teenage boy huddled under a tree on a remote island crying...
Hear how that moment transformed the life, career and parenting goals of this week’s guest! Martin LeBlanc, National Youth & Special Projects Director of the Sierra Club, joins Marti & Erin...
View ArticleChildren benefit when mom and dad’s relationship is strong.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, learn how keeping the zing in your relationship can make you a happier and more patient mother! Dr. Laurie Mintz, author of A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex,...
View ArticleTo what extent is parenthood what you expected?
And what have been some of the surprises? A young couple reflects on the recent start of their parenthood journey – with a special focus on fatherhood – in this week’s thought-provoking discussion!...
View ArticleWhat are the unique challenges faced by children and families when a parent...
And how can you help? When a mother or father is called up for active military duty, children, the parent left behind, and other loved ones face a complex range of emotions before, during and after...
View ArticleWe hear a lot about moms struggling to balance work and family, but what...
In what ways do moms and dads face similar challenges, and how has that changed in recent years? Conversations about work and family often revolve around challenges faced by moms who are employed...
View ArticleMama’s got the clean house blues
A recent article in Time magazine ruffled some feathers when its author proclaimed that the “Chore Wars” were over, that men and women had nearly identical workloads in terms of paid and unpaid work....
View ArticleAre you making New Year’s resolutions this year?
How likely are you to keep them? This week’s Mom Enough show may inspire you to make resolutions you can keep, and your family life may be better as a result! Something about turning the calendar to...
View ArticleHave you ever felt at your wit’s end trying to calm a fussy baby?
This week’s guest, Dr. Harvey Karp, has the “how” and “why” of putting a smile on your baby’s face and your own! You’ve jiggled, you’ve rocked, you’ve walked the floor, but nothing seems to ease your...
View ArticleBetween Fathers and Daughters: A Conversation with Author and Researcher Dr....
A wealth of research highlights the importance of fathers to the development of both sons and daughters. Yet many women say they don’t really know their fathers very well and/or they often feel...
View ArticleSurviving and Thriving in Step Family Relationships: A Conversation with Dr....
Becoming a step family is a huge transition for everyone involved. What are the common emotional issues for children when a parent marries and how can all the adults pull together to help children...
View ArticleHow Past Relationships Shape the Present: Becoming More Mindful of Parenting...
As parents, we all have had those moments of thinking, “I can’t believe I just did that!” The parenting we experienced in childhood has a way of sneaking up on us, for better or worse, in interactions...
View ArticleNew Year, Clean Slate: A Free-wheeling Discussion of Resolutions to Help You...
Something about turning the calendar to a new year prompts many of us to save more money, lose weight or break some nasty habit. But studies show that we often set ourselves up for failure with our New...
View ArticleDads Matter: The Role of the Father in Child Development and What Moms Can do...
In the early months of a child’s life many dads struggle to find their role in caring for the baby and supporting mom through those exhausting days and nights. And sometimes we moms send messages,...
View ArticleFrom Trauma to Transcendence: A Mindful Parenting Conversation with Matthew...
Matthew Sanford was a strong, healthy young man when a devastating accident turned his world upside down. Paraplegic and suffering unimaginable loss, Matthew couldn’t have known what a rich and...
View ArticleBreaking the Cycle of Abuse: A Conversation with Author Dave Pelzer
In his bestselling book, A Child Called It, Dave Pelzer told the story of the horrific abuse he experienced at the hands of his mother. After years as a popular speaker and frequent guest on national...
View ArticleHappiest Baby on the Block: A Conversation with Dr. Harvey Karp
You’ve jiggled, you’ve rocked, you’ve walked the floor, but nothing seems to ease your baby’s distress. Your nerves are frazzled, you’re sleep-deprived, and you feel like screaming. Probably every...
View ArticleSurviving and Thriving in Step Family Relationships: A Step Parent...
Becoming a step family is a huge transition for everyone involved. What are the common emotional issues for children when a parent marries and how can all the adults pull together to help children...
View ArticleBetween Fathers and Daughters: A Conversation with Author and Researcher Dr....
A wealth of research highlights the importance of fathers to the development of both sons and daughters. Yet many women say they don’t really know their fathers very well and/or they often feel...
View ArticleWhy Dads Matter: The Role of Father in Child Development and What Moms Can do...
In the early months of a child’s life many dads struggle to find their role in caring for the baby and supporting mom through those exhausting days and nights. And sometimes we moms send messages,...
View ArticleReflections on Your Father and Fatherhood: A Conversation with University of...
As a Social Work professor, Oliver Williams has devoted his career to helping men find the strength, compassion and self-control to treat their partners and children kindly and respectfully. With a...
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