The passing of Title IX paved the way for women and girls to have equitable access to sports. However, there continue to be challenges to girl's and women's participation in sports. For example, many girls drop out of sports during puberty. And, during the pandemic, 1 in 4 girls did not return to sports. Furthermore, coaches' unconscious gender bias and stereotypes are significant factors in girls dropping out of sports. So, what can be done to ensure girls stay in sports and enjoy the many benefits of sports participation?University of Minnesota researcher Dr. Nicole LaVoi joins Marti &amp; Erin Erickson of Mom Enough® to discuss Coaching HER, a new tool for sport coaches that is addressing gender inequalities and training coaches to ensure girls stay in sports. Tune in to learn more about this innovative and evidence-based tool that is bridging barriers to girls continued participation in sports.WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT GIRLS SPORTS PARTICIPATION?How do coaches' unconscious bias and gender inequalities affect girls participation in sports? Who might benefit from Coaching HER? What can we do to ensure girls have the same opportunities as boys?WANT TO LEARN MORE?❉ THE BENEFITS OF SPORTS FOR CHILDREN: WISDOM ON BEING THE BEST SPORTS PARENT YOU CAN BE FROM COACH AND PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSOR JOHN TAUER. Listen to this episode to learn more from coach, psychology professor, and author of Why Less Is More for WOSPS: How to Be the Best Sports Parent You Can Be. (Click book image to purchase through our affiliate link.)❉ BEING GOOD SPORTS PARENTS: BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR YOUNG ATHLETES. We’ve all seen them (and many of us have been them) – the sports parents yelling at the referee, coaching their child from the sidelines or booing the other team. What are kids learning when they see that behavior? And how does that parental behavior affect children’s health, well-being and feelings about sports? Tune into this Mom Enough® episode with University of Minnesota researcher Dr. Nicole LaVoi for answers to these questions and more!❉ HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD GET THE MOST OUT OF PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS? AND WHAT ARE THE PITFALLS TO AVOID? Listen to this oldie, but goodie, Mom Enough episode with child development professor and longtime advisor to student-athletes, Dr. Richard Weinberg, who shares the dos and don’ts of nurturing your child’s athletic talents and interests.Amazon Links are from the Associate Program. Mom Enough® may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only share links to products that we have personally reviewed and/or used. Your purchase helps Mom Enough continue to offer evidence-based information at no cost to our listeners.

The passing of Title IX paved the way for women and girls to have equitable access to sports. However, there continue to be challenges to girl's and women's participation in sports. For example, many girls drop out of sports during puberty. And, during the pandemic, 1 in 4 girls did not return to sports. Furthermore, coaches' unconscious gender bias and stereotypes are significant factors in girls dropping out of sports. So, what can be done to ensure girls stay in sports and enjoy the many benefits of sports participation? University of Minnesota researcher Dr. Nicole LaVoi joins Marti &amp; Erin Erickson of Mom Enough® to discuss Coaching HER, a new tool for sport coaches that is addressing gender inequalities and training coaches to ensure girls stay in sports. Tune in to learn more about this innovative and evidence-based tool that is bridging barriers to girls continued participation in sports. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT GIRLS SPORTS PARTICIPATION? How do coaches' unconscious bias and gender inequalities affect girls participation in sports? Who might benefit from Coaching HER? What can we do to ensure girls have the same opportunities as boys? WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ THE BENEFITS OF SPORTS FOR CHILDREN: WISDOM ON BEING THE BEST SPORTS PARENT YOU CAN BE FROM COACH AND PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSOR JOHN TAUER. Listen to this episode to learn more from coach, psychology professor, and author of Why Less Is More for WOSPS: How to Be the Best Sports Parent You Can Be. (Click book image to purchase through our affiliate link.) ❉ BEING GOOD SPORTS PARENTS: BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR YOUNG ATHLETES. We’ve all seen them (and many of us have been them) – the sports parents yelling at the referee, coaching their child from the sidelines or booing the other team. What are kids learning when they see that behavior? And how does that parental behavior affect children’s health, well-being and feelings about sports? Tune into this Mom Enough® episode with University of Minnesota researcher Dr. Nicole LaVoi for answers to these questions and more! ❉ HOW CAN YOU HELP YOUR CHILD GET THE MOST OUT OF PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS? AND WHAT ARE THE PITFALLS TO AVOID? Listen to this oldie, but goodie, Mom Enough episode with child development professor and longtime advisor to student-athletes, Dr. Richard Weinberg, who shares the dos and don’ts of nurturing your child’s athletic talents and interests. Amazon Links are from the Associate Program. Mom Enough® may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only share links to products that we have personally reviewed and/or used. Your purchase helps Mom Enough continue to offer evidence-based information at no cost to our listeners.

Girls Sports: Bridging Barriers & Increasing Benefits

SHANNON GIBNEY

Award-winning Minnesota author, Shannon Gibney, joins Marti and Erin Erickson of Mom Enough® for a captivating discussion on her latest book — a speculative memoir of transracial adoption. The Girl I am, Was, and Never Will Be masterfully weaves together the story of Gibney's life as a transracial adoptee with an imagined tale of her life had she not been placed for adoption. The resulting braided story brings to light the unique and often painful challenges of being a transracial adoptee, and adds to the public discourse on adoption in a beautiful way. Shannon Gibney gives voice to the complex emotions experienced by adoptees and explores the "cultural losses" associated with being a transracial adoptee. She gives listeners an inside perspective into her writing process and how this book affected her as a mother. Tune in to this moving and fascinating conversation and learn more about Gibney's incredibly creative memoir and personal story. WHAT WAS MOST IMPACTFUL TO YOU IN GIBNEY'S STORY OF TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION? How can people make sense of their lives when there are gaps in their knowledge about personal, family, or ancestral history? What might you imagine as an alternate reality to your life now or in the past, or your family history? How might the process of imagining a different story for your life help you better understand your life now?WANT TO HEAR MORE ON ADOPTION?❉ MOTHERHOOD SO WHITE: A DISCUSSION ON RACE, ADOPTION, AND PARENTING IN TODAY’S WORLD. As a single Black woman who chose to become a mother through adoption, author Nefertiti Austin took to writing her own experiences in her critically acclaimed memoir, Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender and Parenting in America. Tune in to this Mom Enough episode as Austin shares her moving and empowering journey to and through motherhood.❉ A BIRTH MOTHER’S STORY OF LOVE, HOPE &amp; RESPECT THROUGH OPEN ADOPTION. When Christine Bauer was an 18-year-old college student just beginning pursuit of her educational goals and life dreams, she didn’t expect to confront what she refers to as “those three words” – “You are pregnant!” Now, decades later, Chris has used Those Three Words as the title of an eloquent book that tells the story of her choice to place her baby for open adoption and the remarkable relationships that have developed over the years among everyone involved. You will be touched by this hopeful story of love and choice.

Award-winning Minnesota author, Shannon Gibney, joins Marti and Erin Erickson of Mom Enough® for a captivating discussion on her latest book — a speculative memoir of transracial adoption. The Girl I am, Was, and Never Will Be masterfully weaves together the story of Gibney's life as a transracial adoptee with an imagined tale of her life had she not been placed for adoption. The resulting braided story brings to light the unique and often painful challenges of being a transracial adoptee, and adds to the public discourse on adoption in a beautiful way.   Shannon Gibney gives voice to the complex emotions experienced by adoptees and explores the "cultural losses" associated with being a transracial adoptee. She gives listeners an inside perspective into her writing process and how this book affected her as a mother. Tune in to this moving and fascinating conversation and learn more about Gibney's incredibly creative memoir and personal story.   WHAT WAS MOST IMPACTFUL TO YOU IN GIBNEY'S STORY OF TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION?  How can people make sense of their lives when there are gaps in their knowledge about personal, family, or ancestral history? What might you imagine as an alternate reality to your life now or in the past, or your family history? How might the process of imagining a different story for your life help you better understand your life now? WANT TO HEAR MORE ON ADOPTION? ❉ MOTHERHOOD SO WHITE: A DISCUSSION ON RACE, ADOPTION, AND PARENTING IN TODAY’S WORLD. As a single Black woman who chose to become a mother through adoption, author Nefertiti Austin took to writing her own experiences in her critically acclaimed memoir, Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender and Parenting in America. Tune in to this Mom Enough episode as Austin shares her moving and empowering journey to and through motherhood. ❉ A BIRTH MOTHER’S STORY OF LOVE, HOPE &amp; RESPECT THROUGH OPEN ADOPTION. When Christine Bauer was an 18-year-old college student just beginning pursuit of her educational goals and life dreams, she didn’t expect to confront what she refers to as “those three words” – “You are pregnant!” Now, decades later, Chris has used Those Three Words as the title of an eloquent book that tells the story of her choice to place her baby for open adoption and the remarkable relationships that have developed over the years among everyone involved. You will be touched by this hopeful story of love and choice.

A Story of Transracial Adoption: Shannon Gibney on her Speculative Memoir

Oliver Williams

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 special focus on African American men, Oliver works with local communities and national and international organizations to reduce domestic violence and support positive fathering.In this warm and thoughtful conversation with Marti &amp; Erin, Oliver draws on his work and, even more, his personal experience with his father (who died when Oliver was 16), the older brother who became a father figure to him, and son Samuel, who, for 26 years, has been the light of Oliver’s eye (and mom Sonia’s). We thank Oliver for helping us remember and celebrate the fathers in our lives!WHAT STANDS OUT TO YOU WHEN YOU THINK OF FATHERS?What are some of your strongest childhood memories of your father (or a father figure if you didn’t grow up with your father)? How do you think your children will answer that question when they are older?WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FATHER'S &amp; FATHERHOOD?❉ DADS MATTER: THE ROLE OF THE FATHER IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND WHAT MOMS CAN DO TO HELP DADS SUCCEED. Andre Dukes of the Northside Achievement Zone in Minneapolis, joins Marti &amp; Erin to discuss the role of the father in child development, the benefits of father involvement throughout a child’s life, and what we all can do to help men be the dads their children need.❉ BETWEEN FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS: A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR AND RESEARCHER DR. LINDA NIELSEN. 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 criticized by their fathers. In situations of divorce or separation, these issues often are even more pronounced. But, as Linda Nielsen knows from her research on the relationship of fathers and daughters, there are steps adult daughters can take to put their relationship with their fathers on a more positive path. And, dads, whether your daughter is a toddler, teen or adult, you can build a closer more supportive relationship with her. However the father-daughter relationships play out in your family, you will find this Mom Enough discussion insightful and encouraging!

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 special focus on African American men, Oliver works with local communities and national and international organizations to reduce domestic violence and support positive fathering. In this warm and thoughtful conversation with Marti &amp; Erin, Oliver draws on his work and, even more, his personal experience with his father (who died when Oliver was 16), the older brother who became a father figure to him, and son Samuel, who, for 26 years, has been the light of Oliver’s eye (and mom Sonia’s). We thank Oliver for helping us remember and celebrate the fathers in our lives! WHAT STANDS OUT TO YOU WHEN YOU THINK OF FATHERS? What are some of your strongest childhood memories of your father (or a father figure if you didn’t grow up with your father)? How do you think your children will answer that question when they are older? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FATHER'S &amp; FATHERHOOD? ❉ DADS MATTER: THE ROLE OF THE FATHER IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND WHAT MOMS CAN DO TO HELP DADS SUCCEED. Andre Dukes of the Northside Achievement Zone in Minneapolis, joins Marti &amp; Erin to discuss the role of the father in child development, the benefits of father involvement throughout a child’s life, and what we all can do to help men be the dads their children need. ❉ BETWEEN FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS: A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR AND RESEARCHER DR. LINDA NIELSEN. 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 criticized by their fathers. In situations of divorce or separation, these issues often are even more pronounced. But, as Linda Nielsen knows from her research on the relationship of fathers and daughters, there are steps adult daughters can take to put their relationship with their fathers on a more positive path. And, dads, whether your daughter is a toddler, teen or adult, you can build a closer more supportive relationship with her. However the father-daughter relationships play out in your family, you will find this Mom Enough discussion insightful and encouraging!

Reflections on Fathers and Fatherhood with Professor Oliver Williams

Michael Banissy

How do you feel when you get a big hug from a friend you haven’t seen for a while? Or how about a spontaneous kiss on the cheek from your child? Or your spouse holding your hand when you go for a walk? How do you imagine your child experiences the way you touch them, and what do you remember about your own experience of touch when you were a child? Dr. Michael Banissy, a psychologist and neuroscientist, has spent his career studying different types of touch and the impact on health, wellbeing and relationship quality in all kinds of relationships at every stage of development. He has pulled together a wealth of information in his engaging new book, Touch Matters: Handshakes, Hugs, and the New Science on How Touch Can Enhance Your Wellbeing. He joins this Mom Enough episode from Bristol, England to share some of his most important and interesting findings with Marti &amp; Erin – and you! WHY IS TOUCH SO IMPORTANT TO WELLBEING?To what extent do you experience positive touch, and with whom? What would you change about that if you could? How about in your childhood, especially with your parents? How do you think touch helped shape the kind of relationship you had with your parents? What do you want to do the same or differently with your own children? Why?WANT TO LEARN MORE?❉ THE BENEFITS OF ROUGH AND TUMBLE PLAY: A CONVERSATION WITH EDUCATOR MIKE HUBER ABOUT ROUGHHOUSING. Early childhood educator Mike Huber from St. David’s Center for Child &amp; Family Development (a supporting partner of Mom Enough), understands how valuable rough and tumble play is to children’s learning and development. He joins Marti &amp; Erin in this Mom Enough® episode for a lively discussion of this often overlooked aspect of children’s experience, prompting funny memories for Marti &amp; Erin and inspiring them to do a little roughhousing themselves.❉ TOUCH MATTERS. Check out Dr. Michael Banissy's latest book.

How do you feel when you get a big hug from a friend you haven’t seen for a while? Or how about a spontaneous kiss on the cheek from your child? Or your spouse holding your hand when you go for a walk? How do you imagine your child experiences the way you touch them, and what do you remember about your own experience of touch when you were a child?   Dr. Michael Banissy, a psychologist and neuroscientist, has spent his career studying different types of touch and the impact on health, wellbeing and relationship quality in all kinds of relationships at every stage of development. He has pulled together a wealth of information in his engaging new book, Touch Matters: Handshakes, Hugs, and the New Science on How Touch Can Enhance Your Wellbeing. He joins this Mom Enough episode from Bristol, England to share some of his most important and interesting findings with Marti &amp; Erin – and you!   WHY IS TOUCH SO IMPORTANT TO WELLBEING? To what extent do you experience positive touch, and with whom? What would you change about that if you could? How about in your childhood, especially with your parents? How do you think touch helped shape the kind of relationship you had with your parents? What do you want to do the same or differently with your own children? Why? WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ THE BENEFITS OF ROUGH AND TUMBLE PLAY: A CONVERSATION WITH EDUCATOR MIKE HUBER ABOUT ROUGHHOUSING. Early childhood educator Mike Huber from St. David’s Center for Child &amp; Family Development (a supporting partner of Mom Enough), understands how valuable rough and tumble play is to children’s learning and development. He joins Marti &amp; Erin in this Mom Enough® episode for a lively discussion of this often overlooked aspect of children’s experience, prompting funny memories for Marti &amp; Erin and inspiring them to do a little roughhousing themselves. ❉ TOUCH MATTERS. Check out Dr. Michael Banissy's latest book.

The Power of Touch: Insights from British Neuroscientist & Author Michael Banissy

Many of us, both adults and young people, report feeling worn down and powerless in the face of the conflict, tragedy and heartache that are so prevalent in our communities and the world today. So, what can we do to feel more engaged in creating solutions? Mom Enough guest, Michael Thatcher, CEO of the nonprofit Charity Navigator, brings a message of hope and empowerment about how giving to others – of time, talent and/or treasure – becomes a lasting gift to ourselves and our children. Drawing on his own experience as a child and a father, and highlighting the extensive resources of Charity Navigator, Michael inspires us to start right now to engage our children of any age in becoming givers, now and throughout their lives. WHAT STEPS WILL YOU TAKE ON YOUR PATH TO RAISING GENEROUS CHILDREN?What experience have you had as a giver of your time, talent and/or treasure (however small)? What have you done to instill generosity in your children? Listening to this Mom Enough discussion, what new things could you try? What causes or issues are important to you or your children, and what can you learn about credible charities related to that by visiting Charity Navigator?WANT TO LEARN MORE?❉ DOING GOOD TOGETHER: SIMPLE WAYS TO EMPHASIZE FAMILY CONTRIBUTION. Dr. Jenny Friedman is devoting her life to helping families like yours find simple but powerful ways to engage children in the "3 Cs" -- connection, competence and contribution -- with a special emphasis on “contribution.” She joins Mom Enough® in this episode with helpful tips for family contribution. You are sure to be inspired by the practical ideas and compelling reasons for getting your family on the path to doing good together!❉ ENGAGING KIDS IN FAMILY MONEY DECISIONS. “Who is interested in shaping your child’s attitudes around money?” That is the first question posed by this week’s Mom Enough children and money guest, Nathan Dungan, financial advisor and founder of Share, Save, Spend. The answer to that question – and examples of how our culture lures our kids to spend, spend, spend – should make us all sit up and take notice! But we do not need to be powerless. From 5-minute family money meetings to teachable moments at the grocery store, restaurant or ATM, this Mom Enough episode is packed with ways to clarify your own values about money, instill those values in your children, and give your kids voice and choice in family money decisions.

Many of us, both adults and young people, report feeling worn down and powerless in the face of the conflict, tragedy and heartache that are so prevalent in our communities and the world today. So, what can we do to feel more engaged in creating solutions?   Mom Enough guest, Michael Thatcher, CEO of the nonprofit Charity Navigator, brings a message of hope and empowerment about how giving to others – of time, talent and/or treasure – becomes a lasting gift to ourselves and our children. Drawing on his own experience as a child and a father, and highlighting the extensive resources of Charity Navigator, Michael inspires us to start right now to engage our children of any age in becoming givers, now and throughout their lives.   WHAT STEPS WILL YOU TAKE ON YOUR PATH TO RAISING GENEROUS CHILDREN? What experience have you had as a giver of your time, talent and/or treasure (however small)? What have you done to instill generosity in your children? Listening to this Mom Enough discussion, what new things could you try? What causes or issues are important to you or your children, and what can you learn about credible charities related to that by visiting Charity Navigator? WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ DOING GOOD TOGETHER: SIMPLE WAYS TO EMPHASIZE FAMILY CONTRIBUTION. Dr. Jenny Friedman is devoting her life to helping families like yours find simple but powerful ways to engage children in the "3 Cs" -- connection, competence and contribution -- with a special emphasis on “contribution.” She joins Mom Enough® in this episode with helpful tips for family contribution. You are sure to be inspired by the practical ideas and compelling reasons for getting your family on the path to doing good together! ❉ ENGAGING KIDS IN FAMILY MONEY DECISIONS. “Who is interested in shaping your child’s attitudes around money?” That is the first question posed by this week’s Mom Enough children and money guest, Nathan Dungan, financial advisor and founder of Share, Save, Spend. The answer to that question – and examples of how our culture lures our kids to spend, spend, spend – should make us all sit up and take notice! But we do not need to be powerless. From 5-minute family money meetings to teachable moments at the grocery store, restaurant or ATM, this Mom Enough episode is packed with ways to clarify your own values about money, instill those values in your children, and give your kids voice and choice in family money decisions.

Raising Generous Children: A Pathway to Purpose and Happiness

Do differences between men and women, and boys and girls, actually exist? What challenges are at play that make it difficult for women to be "on par" with men in the workplace and financially? How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact women's careers?Jenna Fisher, the author of To the Top: How Women in Corporate Leadership are Rewriting the Rules for Success, joins Marti &amp; Erin of Mom Enough® to answer these questions and more! She offers compelling insights on disparities between men and women in job titles and pay, women's career timelines, and how much time women want to spend working. Tune in to learn more about how women can bridge gender disparities, be successful, and raise their daughters to do the same.WHAT STEPS HAVE YOU TAKEN TO ATTAIN SUCCESS AS A WOMAN?How have you experienced what Jenna Fisher discusses as far as disparities in pay and job titles? What would be your ideal work schedule and how would that contribute to your attainment of career goals? In what ways has motherhood affected your career? What factors inhibit or allow you to be more successful as a woman?WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUCCESS FOR WOMEN?❉ EMPOWERING GIRLS TO BECOME STRONG WOMEN: A DISCUSSION OF WORDS, BODY LANGUAGE AND DARING TO TAKE UP SPACE. Longtime educator and founder of aWe, Inc. (Academy for Women’s Empowerment), Kristi Hemmer joins Marti &amp; Erin for an important and provocative discussion of the ways girls and women give away their power through speech, body language and attributions that dismiss their own talent and hard work. Listen with a friend and then consider how you can claim your own power and raise your daughters to do the same.❉ RAISING A “GUTSY GIRL”: A CONVERSATION WITH ADVENTURER AND AUTHOR CAROLINE PAUL. Caroline Paul believes we too often undermine girls’ competence and self-esteem and deprive them of exhilarating adventures. So she’s written a unique guidebook for girls (and women!) called The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure. This book is packed with stories of her own adventures and those of other daring women, practical tips on changing a tire or climbing a mountain, and space for the reader to journal about her own escapades. Caroline brings her ideas to life in this enthusiastic conversation with Marti, who describes a few adventures of her own! You won't want to miss this episode of Mom Enough.

Do differences between men and women, and boys and girls, actually exist? What challenges are at play that make it difficult for women to be "on par" with men in the workplace and financially? How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact women's careers? Jenna Fisher, the author of To the Top: How Women in Corporate Leadership are Rewriting the Rules for Success, joins Marti &amp; Erin of Mom Enough® to answer these questions and more! She offers compelling insights on disparities between men and women in job titles and pay, women's career timelines, and how much time women want to spend working. Tune in to learn more about how women can bridge gender disparities, be successful, and raise their daughters to do the same. WHAT STEPS HAVE YOU TAKEN TO ATTAIN SUCCESS AS A WOMAN? How have you experienced what Jenna Fisher discusses as far as disparities in pay and job titles? What would be your ideal work schedule and how would that contribute to your attainment of career goals? In what ways has motherhood affected your career? What factors inhibit or allow you to be more successful as a woman? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUCCESS FOR WOMEN? ❉ EMPOWERING GIRLS TO BECOME STRONG WOMEN: A DISCUSSION OF WORDS, BODY LANGUAGE AND DARING TO TAKE UP SPACE. Longtime educator and founder of aWe, Inc. (Academy for Women’s Empowerment), Kristi Hemmer joins Marti &amp; Erin for an important and provocative discussion of the ways girls and women give away their power through speech, body language and attributions that dismiss their own talent and hard work. Listen with a friend and then consider how you can claim your own power and raise your daughters to do the same. ❉ RAISING A “GUTSY GIRL”: A CONVERSATION WITH ADVENTURER AND AUTHOR CAROLINE PAUL. Caroline Paul believes we too often undermine girls’ competence and self-esteem and deprive them of exhilarating adventures. So she’s written a unique guidebook for girls (and women!) called The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure. This book is packed with stories of her own adventures and those of other daring women, practical tips on changing a tire or climbing a mountain, and space for the reader to journal about her own escapades. Caroline brings her ideas to life in this enthusiastic conversation with Marti, who describes a few adventures of her own! You won't want to miss this episode of Mom Enough.

Rewriting the Rules of Success for Women

Meg Zucker was born with one finger on each hand, shortened forearms, and one toe on each foot as a result of a genetic condition called ectrodacyly. When she became pregnant, she learned that she had passed along this condition to her son. She would eventually pass this on to her second son as well. And, she subsequently adopted a daughter, who had her own differences. Through her own experiences growing up "different" and her experiences as a mother, she learned how to best support children with disabilities and differences.The author of Born Extraordinary: Empowering Children with Differences and Disabilities, Meg Zucker joins Marti &amp; Erin of Mom Enough® to discuss how we can empower our children and raise them to know they are enough, just as they are. She discusses what parents need to first learn for themselves before they can be successful with their kids. And, she shares the importance of finding the balance between self-sufficiency and being willing to accept help. Highlighting the gifts of "being different," Meg shares an inspiring message of hope that you won't want to miss!HOW CAN WE SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DIFFERENCES?What can parents do to find self-acceptance for themselves? What steps can we take to empower our children with disabilities and differences? When it comes to bullying, why isn't kindness enough for kids with differences?WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND DIFFERENCES?❉ PARENTS’ ROLE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. Language development in infants and young children is a critical foundation of literacy, school achievement, positive social relations and regulating emotions. Language is the key to thought. This is true for all children, including those who are bilingual and those who are deaf and hard of hearing and learning sign language. Dr. Susan Outlaw offers empowering guidance and practical tips for how to support your child’s optimal language development.❉ UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD OR TEEN WITH ADHD. An ADHD coach and mom of two complex kids with ADHD and other challenges, Dr. Russell first wants you to know that ADHD is not a behavior problem, but a neurodevelopmental disorder. Your kids are not just intentionally being “lazy” or “sloppy.” Also, all kids with ADHD are not alike. Dr. Russell shares evidence-based practices that can help your child learn to live better with ADHD.❉ ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS ABOUT ADHD. Dr. Norrine Russell is the co-author with Heidi Condrey of Asking the Right Questions About ADHD. Dr. Russell joins Marti &amp; Erin of Mom Enough to discuss the important questions parents would want to ask if their child has ADHD. She outlines what questions are essential before, during and after a child is identified as having ADHD.❉ BREAKING THE CYCLE OF BULLYING IN KIDS WITH ADHD &amp; LEARNING DIFFERENCES. David Flink, a 2021 CNN Hero and the Chief Empowerment Office of Eye to Eye, joins Marti and Erin of Mom Enough for this important conversation on the link between ADHD, learning differences, and bullying. Having been diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD at a young age, David shares personal insights about growing up with these diagnoses. Tune in to hear his story, learn about Eye to Eye, and gain a better understanding of how to support children with ADHD and learning differences.❉ RECOGNIZING LEARNING DIFFERENCES AND HELPING CHILDREN BUILD ON STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS. Does your child struggle with homework, seem fidgety much of the time, or look dazed when directed to do something? Perhaps you (and your child’s teachers) need help in figuring out the optimal ways your child learns. Dr. Elaine Fogel Schneider knows there are individual differences among kids who do not meet criteria for a learning disability but who could benefit from extra support and analysis of the ways they learn best. And that kind of support is likely to help them find the confidence and joy they d...

Meg Zucker was born with one finger on each hand, shortened forearms, and one toe on each foot as a result of a genetic condition called ectrodacyly. When she became pregnant, she learned that she had passed along this condition to her son. She would eventually pass this on to her second son as well. And, she subsequently adopted a daughter, who had her own differences. Through her own experiences growing up "different" and her experiences as a mother, she learned how to best support children with disabilities and differences. The author of Born Extraordinary: Empowering Children with Differences and Disabilities, Meg Zucker joins Marti &amp; Erin of Mom Enough® to discuss how we can empower our children and raise them to know they are enough, just as they are. She discusses what parents need to first learn for themselves before they can be successful with their kids. And, she shares the importance of finding the balance between self-sufficiency and being willing to accept help. Highlighting the gifts of "being different," Meg shares an inspiring message of hope that you won't want to miss! HOW CAN WE SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DIFFERENCES? What can parents do to find self-acceptance for themselves? What steps can we take to empower our children with disabilities and differences? When it comes to bullying, why isn't kindness enough for kids with differences? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND DIFFERENCES? ❉ PARENTS’ ROLE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. Language development in infants and young children is a critical foundation of literacy, school achievement, positive social relations and regulating emotions. Language is the key to thought. This is true for all children, including those who are bilingual and those who are deaf and hard of hearing and learning sign language. Dr. Susan Outlaw offers empowering guidance and practical tips for how to support your child’s optimal language development. ❉ UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD OR TEEN WITH ADHD. An ADHD coach and mom of two complex kids with ADHD and other challenges, Dr. Russell first wants you to know that ADHD is not a behavior problem, but a neurodevelopmental disorder. Your kids are not just intentionally being “lazy” or “sloppy.” Also, all kids with ADHD are not alike. Dr. Russell shares evidence-based practices that can help your child learn to live better with ADHD. ❉ ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS ABOUT ADHD. Dr. Norrine Russell is the co-author with Heidi Condrey of Asking the Right Questions About ADHD. Dr. Russell joins Marti &amp; Erin of Mom Enough to discuss the important questions parents would want to ask if their child has ADHD. She outlines what questions are essential before, during and after a child is identified as having ADHD. ❉ BREAKING THE CYCLE OF BULLYING IN KIDS WITH ADHD &amp; LEARNING DIFFERENCES. David Flink, a 2021 CNN Hero and the Chief Empowerment Office of Eye to Eye, joins Marti and Erin of Mom Enough for this important conversation on the link between ADHD, learning differences, and bullying. Having been diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD at a young age, David shares personal insights about growing up with these diagnoses. Tune in to hear his story, learn about Eye to Eye, and gain a better understanding of how to support children with ADHD and learning differences. ❉ RECOGNIZING LEARNING DIFFERENCES AND HELPING CHILDREN BUILD ON STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS. Does your child struggle with homework, seem fidgety much of the time, or look dazed when directed to do something? Perhaps you (and your child’s teachers) need help in figuring out the optimal ways your child learns. Dr. Elaine Fogel Schneider knows there are individual differences among kids who do not meet criteria for a learning disability but who could benefit from extra support and analysis of the ways they learn best. And that kind of support is likely to help them find the confidence and joy they d...

Empowering Children with Disabilities and Differences

April is Month of the Military Child, but military life presents challenges year-round to both parents and children. Blue Star Families is an organization with a mission to study and address those challenges, supporting military and veteran families in overcoming the risks they and their children often face.Dr. Jessica Strong, Senior Director of Applied Research at Blue Star Families, joins Marti &amp; Erin to discuss results of this year’s survey study of more than nine thousand families. This study highlights challenges related to separation of family members, and frequent relocations. It also shows the impact on spousal employment, childcare, financial security, and instability of social networks for both children and adults -- a risk factor at any age. Jessica speaks not only as a researcher, but also as an army spouse, mother of three children, and a professional who left a tenure track professorship when her husband was relocated. If you are part of a military family or if you know someone who is, this podcast is for you.HOW CAN WE SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES, AND ESPECIALLY MILITARY CHILDREN?What did you learn from this discussion about the challenges of military life, both for children and parents? If you are in the military or if you know people who are, what do you think the military could do to reduce these challenges? And how could you reach out to parents or children you know who are in these challenging situations, maybe even from a distance?WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUPPORTING MILITARY FAMILIES?❉ MOM ENOUGH LIVE: A STORY OF HOPE, HELPING VETERANS FIGHT PAIN &amp; ADDICTION. More than one in 10 veterans struggle with a substance use disorder. So, what factors contribute to this? And how can we better support our veterans? Watch this Mom Enough Live episode to learn more from Dr. Kerry Brockberg, co-author of End Your Covert Mission: A Veterans Guide to Fighting Pain and Addiction, which is published by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Learn about why pain and addiction are such important topics for veterans and how military and veteran culture can be both a risk and protective factor. You want want to miss this episode with psychologist, mother and wife to a veteran, Dr. Brockberg.❉ HELPING A MILITARY FAMILY CREATE A PLAN FOR STAYING STRONG THROUGH SEPARATIONS. A Mom Enough listener asked for advice on supporting her grandchildren (ages 3 and 7) during their mom’s year-long deployment. Just after their mom gets home, their dad will be deployed for a year, so the children will deal with the absence of one parent while also potentially adjusting to a different parenting style. Read Dr. Marti Erickson's advice!❉ WHAT ARE THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACED BY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHEN A PARENT IS DEPLOYED TO SERVE IN OUR NATION’S CURRENT CONFLICTS? 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 deployment. But resources can help adults and children, whatever their ages, handle these emotional challenges and stay strong through separation and reunion. Psychologist Abigail Gewirtz sheds light on this important topic and suggests ways we all can help.

April is Month of the Military Child, but military life presents challenges year-round to both parents and children. Blue Star Families is an organization with a mission to study and address those challenges, supporting military and veteran families in overcoming the risks they and their children often face. Dr. Jessica Strong, Senior Director of Applied Research at Blue Star Families, joins Marti &amp; Erin to discuss results of this year’s survey study of more than nine thousand families. This study highlights challenges related to separation of family members, and frequent relocations. It also shows the impact on spousal employment, childcare, financial security, and instability of social networks for both children and adults -- a risk factor at any age. Jessica speaks not only as a researcher, but also as an army spouse, mother of three children, and a professional who left a tenure track professorship when her husband was relocated. If you are part of a military family or if you know someone who is, this podcast is for you. HOW CAN WE SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES, AND ESPECIALLY MILITARY CHILDREN? What did you learn from this discussion about the challenges of military life, both for children and parents? If you are in the military or if you know people who are, what do you think the military could do to reduce these challenges? And how could you reach out to parents or children you know who are in these challenging situations, maybe even from a distance? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUPPORTING MILITARY FAMILIES? ❉ MOM ENOUGH LIVE: A STORY OF HOPE, HELPING VETERANS FIGHT PAIN &amp; ADDICTION. More than one in 10 veterans struggle with a substance use disorder. So, what factors contribute to this? And how can we better support our veterans? Watch this Mom Enough Live episode to learn more from Dr. Kerry Brockberg, co-author of End Your Covert Mission: A Veterans Guide to Fighting Pain and Addiction, which is published by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Learn about why pain and addiction are such important topics for veterans and how military and veteran culture can be both a risk and protective factor. You want want to miss this episode with psychologist, mother and wife to a veteran, Dr. Brockberg. ❉ HELPING A MILITARY FAMILY CREATE A PLAN FOR STAYING STRONG THROUGH SEPARATIONS. A Mom Enough listener asked for advice on supporting her grandchildren (ages 3 and 7) during their mom’s year-long deployment. Just after their mom gets home, their dad will be deployed for a year, so the children will deal with the absence of one parent while also potentially adjusting to a different parenting style. Read Dr. Marti Erickson's advice! ❉ WHAT ARE THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACED BY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHEN A PARENT IS DEPLOYED TO SERVE IN OUR NATION’S CURRENT CONFLICTS? 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 deployment. But resources can help adults and children, whatever their ages, handle these emotional challenges and stay strong through separation and reunion. Psychologist Abigail Gewirtz sheds light on this important topic and suggests ways we all can help.

Military Families and Their Children: Unique Challenges and Factors that Help

Best-selling author Paul Tough digs deeply into big ideas, and that certainly is true in his latest book, The Years that Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us. Paul spent six years exploring colleges in 21 states, including sitting through freshman calculus at the University of Texas and a philosophy class at Princeton. He interviewed faculty, SAT tutors and students from all walks of life, concluding that higher education as an engine of social mobility is breaking down.Paul brings these issues to life through the chronicles of first-generation students trying to overcome barriers to admission to prestigious schools, community college students hoping to attain jobs that will pay the bills, and well-to-do students seeing their teen years defined by the anxiety that comes with intense parental pressure, high-stakes tests and frenetic schedules of résumé-building activities. He joins Marti &amp; Erin to discuss highlights of what he learned and to offer action steps for college admissions, alumni, and public officials who make decisions on higher education funding.WHY DO THE COLLEGE YEARS MATTER SO MUCH?What was your own path with regard to higher education and how did that work for you? How is that likely to be the same or different for your children? What ideas do you have for making good higher education attainable for the millions of young people who need it?WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COLLEGE YEARS?❉ COLLEGE HEALTH TIPS: HOW TO MANAGE FOOD, BOOZE, STRESS, AND MORE. Jill and Dave Henry join Erin and her daughter, Clara, for an honest and to-the point discussion on college health. Listen to some true (and perhaps surprising) stories about college students’ experiences with the transition to college. Get tips on avoiding college weight gain, preventing the pitfalls of alcohol use, reducing stress, and getting adequate sleep. Walk away with wisdom from the Henrys’ accessible book, The Greatest College Health Guide You Never Knew You Needed. ❉ RAISING KIDS TO BE COMPETENT ADULTS. Check out this tip sheet for more information on raising your children to be competent adults.❉ HOW TO RAISE AN ADULT: A CONVERSATION WITH NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, JULIE LYTHCOTT-HAIMS. While our job as parents is to love, care for, and teach our children, the purpose of our role is to raise a contributing member of society as our children reach adulthood. Lythcott-Haims shares wisdom and insights from her book, How to Raise an Adult, in this compelling episode of Mom Enough.❉ YOUR TURN: WISDOM ON ADULTING FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, JULIE LYTHCOTT-HAIMS. Do you have a young adult child who is struggling with adulting? Are they finding it difficult to take on the many important tasks and responsibilities of adulthood?  Check out this Mom Enough episode with New York Times bestselling author, Julie Lythcott-Haims, who shares insights from her ultimate guide for adulting, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult.

Best-selling author Paul Tough digs deeply into big ideas, and that certainly is true in his latest book, The Years that Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us. Paul spent six years exploring colleges in 21 states, including sitting through freshman calculus at the University of Texas and a philosophy class at Princeton. He interviewed faculty, SAT tutors and students from all walks of life, concluding that higher education as an engine of social mobility is breaking down. Paul brings these issues to life through the chronicles of first-generation students trying to overcome barriers to admission to prestigious schools, community college students hoping to attain jobs that will pay the bills, and well-to-do students seeing their teen years defined by the anxiety that comes with intense parental pressure, high-stakes tests and frenetic schedules of résumé-building activities. He joins Marti &amp; Erin to discuss highlights of what he learned and to offer action steps for college admissions, alumni, and public officials who make decisions on higher education funding. WHY DO THE COLLEGE YEARS MATTER SO MUCH? What was your own path with regard to higher education and how did that work for you? How is that likely to be the same or different for your children? What ideas do you have for making good higher education attainable for the millions of young people who need it? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COLLEGE YEARS? ❉ COLLEGE HEALTH TIPS: HOW TO MANAGE FOOD, BOOZE, STRESS, AND MORE. Jill and Dave Henry join Erin and her daughter, Clara, for an honest and to-the point discussion on college health. Listen to some true (and perhaps surprising) stories about college students’ experiences with the transition to college. Get tips on avoiding college weight gain, preventing the pitfalls of alcohol use, reducing stress, and getting adequate sleep. Walk away with wisdom from the Henrys’ accessible book, The Greatest College Health Guide You Never Knew You Needed.  ❉ RAISING KIDS TO BE COMPETENT ADULTS. Check out this tip sheet for more information on raising your children to be competent adults. ❉ HOW TO RAISE AN ADULT: A CONVERSATION WITH NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, JULIE LYTHCOTT-HAIMS. While our job as parents is to love, care for, and teach our children, the purpose of our role is to raise a contributing member of society as our children reach adulthood. Lythcott-Haims shares wisdom and insights from her book, How to Raise an Adult, in this compelling episode of Mom Enough. ❉ YOUR TURN: WISDOM ON ADULTING FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, JULIE LYTHCOTT-HAIMS. Do you have a young adult child who is struggling with adulting? Are they finding it difficult to take on the many important tasks and responsibilities of adulthood?  Check out this Mom Enough episode with New York Times bestselling author, Julie Lythcott-Haims, who shares insights from her ultimate guide for adulting, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult.

How College Makes or Breaks Us:  From College to Successful Adult Lives

In many ways, our society has become more accepting of LGBTQ individuals in recent decades. But a current spike in hateful rhetoric and acts of violence against LGBTQ youth has derailed some of that progress and shaken the security of many vulnerable young people. Most of these young people already have faced challenges of bullying and isolation, as well the common fear and anxiety around coming out to their family, friends, teachers and faith community. So, what will help these young people establish security, confidence, and resilience in the face of these challenges? And what will help parents and other family members sustain loving connections with their child through what may be a difficult transition for everyone?This week’s Mom Enough guest, Derrick Jordan, is Director of the Gender and Family Project at the New York-based Ackerman Institute for Family, one of the top mental health providers and trainers of individual and family therapists since 1960. Derrick, both a licensed social worker and a pastor with a Master of Divinity degree, brings unique perspectives and experiences to his work with LGBTQ youth – and to his rich conversation with co-hosts Marti &amp; Erin. Derrick describes his work as “navigating the complexities of faith and spirituality at the intersection of race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity and sexuality." Tune in and appreciate Derrick’s warmth and compassion, along with the practical tips and helpful resources he offers.WHAT CAN WE DO TO BETTER SUPPORT THE MENTAL HEALTH OF LGBTQ YOUTH?What did you find most interesting, helpful, or thought-provoking in this discussion about the mental health needs of LGBTQ youth? Wherever you live, work, worship, or play, what small steps could you take to help LGBTQ youth and their families feel safe, cared for and respected?WANT TO LEARN MORE?❉ PARENTING TRANSGENDER YOUTH: INSIGHTS FROM LESLIE LAGERSTROM &amp; DR. ELIZABETH REEVE. Mom and blogger Leslie Lagerstrom (creator of Transparenthood) and child and adolescent psychiatrist Elizabeth Reeve join Marti &amp; Erin for a candid and informative discussion on raising a transgender child. Tune in to learn how to help family and friends accept and support the child and develop a deeper understanding of both the risks and protective factors that influence mental health outcomes for transgender youth.❉ PARENTING TRANSGENDER YOUTH OR GENDER NONCONFORMING INDIVIDUALS. When young people question their gender identity or reveal that they are not comfortable with the identity they were assigned at birth, it is a deeply emotional time for the young person, parents and other family members. What parental responses will help or hinder the young person’s health and well-being? What interventions, both psychological and medical, are available and appropriate? What are common feelings and concerns for parents as they navigate this major and complex change? And at what age – and to what extent – can young people be certain that gender change is the true path for them? Jenifer McGuire, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota, who joins Marti &amp; Erin for a candid and informative discussion of this important topic.

In many ways, our society has become more accepting of LGBTQ individuals in recent decades. But a current spike in hateful rhetoric and acts of violence against LGBTQ youth has derailed some of that progress and shaken the security of many vulnerable young people. Most of these young people already have faced challenges of bullying and isolation, as well the common fear and anxiety around coming out to their family, friends, teachers and faith community. So, what will help these young people establish security, confidence, and resilience in the face of these challenges? And what will help parents and other family members sustain loving connections with their child through what may be a difficult transition for everyone? This week’s Mom Enough guest, Derrick Jordan, is Director of the Gender and Family Project at the New York-based Ackerman Institute for Family, one of the top mental health providers and trainers of individual and family therapists since 1960. Derrick, both a licensed social worker and a pastor with a Master of Divinity degree, brings unique perspectives and experiences to his work with LGBTQ youth – and to his rich conversation with co-hosts Marti &amp; Erin. Derrick describes his work as “navigating the complexities of faith and spirituality at the intersection of race, ethnicity, culture, gender identity and sexuality." Tune in and appreciate Derrick’s warmth and compassion, along with the practical tips and helpful resources he offers. WHAT CAN WE DO TO BETTER SUPPORT THE MENTAL HEALTH OF LGBTQ YOUTH? What did you find most interesting, helpful, or thought-provoking in this discussion about the mental health needs of LGBTQ youth? Wherever you live, work, worship, or play, what small steps could you take to help LGBTQ youth and their families feel safe, cared for and respected? WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ PARENTING TRANSGENDER YOUTH: INSIGHTS FROM LESLIE LAGERSTROM &amp; DR. ELIZABETH REEVE. Mom and blogger Leslie Lagerstrom (creator of Transparenthood) and child and adolescent psychiatrist Elizabeth Reeve join Marti &amp; Erin for a candid and informative discussion on raising a transgender child. Tune in to learn how to help family and friends accept and support the child and develop a deeper understanding of both the risks and protective factors that influence mental health outcomes for transgender youth. ❉ PARENTING TRANSGENDER YOUTH OR GENDER NONCONFORMING INDIVIDUALS. When young people question their gender identity or reveal that they are not comfortable with the identity they were assigned at birth, it is a deeply emotional time for the young person, parents and other family members. What parental responses will help or hinder the young person’s health and well-being? What interventions, both psychological and medical, are available and appropriate? What are common feelings and concerns for parents as they navigate this major and complex change? And at what age – and to what extent – can young people be certain that gender change is the true path for them? Jenifer McGuire, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota, who joins Marti &amp; Erin for a candid and informative discussion of this important topic.

Supporting the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Youth

Dr. Marti Erickson, developmental psychologist and her daughter Dr. Erin Erickson, women’s health nurse practitioner and specialist in maternal-child health, use research-based information and a few personal confessions as they and their guests discuss what it means to be “mom enough.”

Dan Siegel

Neuroscience research has led to a new understanding of how early childhood experience, especially parent-child attachment, affects neural connections in our brain. These connections in turn shape our mind, changing the way we think, feel and behave in later relationships and situations. But, as UCLA psychiatrist Dan Siegel discusses with Marti &amp; Erin, our “mind” is more than our “brain.” Remembering and reflecting on our own childhood experiences can help us build new neural pathways and new ways of behaving at any age.Get ready to take notes as you listen to this deep and important discussion of how reflective parenting can help us achieve greater well-being for ourselves and our children. And, consider reading Dr. Dan Siegel's thought-provoking and mind-changing book, Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human, for a deeper dive into this fascinating subject.HOW HAS REFLECTION ON PAST EXPERIENCES SHAPED YOUR MIND AND PARENTING?In this Mom Enough discussion of the mind, Dr. Dan Siegel and Marti talk about the importance of reflecting on “implicit” memories so that they can become “explicit” and can be integrated into your understanding of how you respond to parenting challenges. When have you experienced an intense emotional reaction to your child’s behavior in a way that probably was fueled by some memory from your own childhood? What could you do differently the next time those emotions start to bubble up in a situation with your child?WANT TO LEARN MORE?❉ THE POWER OF THE TEENAGE BRAIN: AN INTERVIEW WITH PSYCHIATRY PROFESSOR AND AUTHOR, DR. DAN SIEGEL.  In this conversation with Marti &amp; Erin, Dr. Siegel debunks common myths of adolescence, illuminates exciting changes in the teenage brain and offers practical tips for parents and teens.❉ THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD: DR. DAN SIEGEL’S INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR NURTURING YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPING MIND. Listen as Dr. Siegel draws on recent brain research to offer an effective and innovative framework for teaching our children to understand how their brains work and use that knowledge to achieve balance, insight and strategies for coping with frustration, disappointment and conflict.Amazon Links are from the Associate Program. Mom Enough® may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only share links to products that we have personally reviewed and/or used. Your purchase helps Mom Enough continue to offer evidence-based information at no cost to our listeners.

Neuroscience research has led to a new understanding of how early childhood experience, especially parent-child attachment, affects neural connections in our brain. These connections in turn shape our mind, changing the way we think, feel and behave in later relationships and situations. But, as UCLA psychiatrist Dan Siegel discusses with Marti &amp; Erin, our “mind” is more than our “brain.” Remembering and reflecting on our own childhood experiences can help us build new neural pathways and new ways of behaving at any age. Get ready to take notes as you listen to this deep and important discussion of how reflective parenting can help us achieve greater well-being for ourselves and our children. And, consider reading Dr. Dan Siegel's thought-provoking and mind-changing book, Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human, for a deeper dive into this fascinating subject. HOW HAS REFLECTION ON PAST EXPERIENCES SHAPED YOUR MIND AND PARENTING? In this Mom Enough discussion of the mind, Dr. Dan Siegel and Marti talk about the importance of reflecting on “implicit” memories so that they can become “explicit” and can be integrated into your understanding of how you respond to parenting challenges. When have you experienced an intense emotional reaction to your child’s behavior in a way that probably was fueled by some memory from your own childhood? What could you do differently the next time those emotions start to bubble up in a situation with your child? WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ THE POWER OF THE TEENAGE BRAIN: AN INTERVIEW WITH PSYCHIATRY PROFESSOR AND AUTHOR, DR. DAN SIEGEL.  In this conversation with Marti &amp; Erin, Dr. Siegel debunks common myths of adolescence, illuminates exciting changes in the teenage brain and offers practical tips for parents and teens. ❉ THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD: DR. DAN SIEGEL’S INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR NURTURING YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPING MIND. Listen as Dr. Siegel draws on recent brain research to offer an effective and innovative framework for teaching our children to understand how their brains work and use that knowledge to achieve balance, insight and strategies for coping with frustration, disappointment and conflict. Amazon Links are from the Associate Program. Mom Enough® may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only share links to products that we have personally reviewed and/or used. Your purchase helps Mom Enough continue to offer evidence-based information at no cost to our listeners.

How Experience & Reflection Shape Our Mind: A Conversation with Dr. Dan Siegel

When you hear the word “hypnosis,” what comes to your mind? Maybe you picture party tricks, someone asking a volunteer to agree to be hypnotized, then telling them to quack like a duck or bark like a dog. But what is hypnosis really? And more specifically, what does it look like when it is used in clinical practice to treat physical or psychological challenges in adults or children? With what kinds of issues or conditions is clinical hypnosis most likely to be appropriate and effective? And what kind of special training and credentials are required for professionals who use clinical hypnosis in their medical practice?In this episode, Mom Enough turns to one of their own in-house experts, co-host Dr. Erin Erickson, a nurse practitioner, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and maternal-child health specialist. Erin talks about how clinical hypnosis is similar to other mind-body approaches and how it helps both children and adults build new skills in managing stress, anxiety or physical pain. Erin draws on both research and her own clinical observations of how hypnosis can help people get unstuck and live life to the fullest. Tune in to learn more about how clinical hypnosis could help you and your children.WHAT IMAGES COME TO MIND WHEN YOU THINK OF HYPNOSIS?What did you hear in this podcast that gave you a different or more complete and realistic sense of what clinical hypnosis looks like and how it might be helpful to children and adults? If you were going to consider clinical hypnosis for yourself or your child, what would be the “presenting problem” you think it could help?WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MIND-BODY APPROACHES, INCLUDING CLINICAL HYPNOSIS, TO OPTIMIZE HEALTH AND WELLBEING?❉ THE SCIENCE OF MINDFULNESS: USING MIND-BODY SKILLS TO OPTIMIZE WELLBEING. In the daily ups and downs of parenting, mind-body techniques can be simple, effective tools to enhance your own wellbeing while setting a healthy example for your children at the same time. You also can help your children build these same mind-body skills at any age, giving them a head start on living a rich, peaceful, joyful life. Mom Enough co-host Dr. Erin Erickson teaches mind-body strategies and uses them in her clinical practice and in her demanding life as mom of three adolescents. Erin’s mom and co-host, Dr. Marti Erickson, interviews Erin on this important and practical topic.❉ CLINICAL HYPNOSIS FOR CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. University of Minnesota pediatrician Dr. Andy Barnes finds hypnosis for children to be an effective, child-friendly way to help his young patients (tots to teens) use play and imagination to strengthen self-regulation skills and manage their behavior in situations that challenge them. In concrete, practical terms, Dr. Barnes discusses how he uses hypnosis and biofeedback in his practice and also mentions books and inexpensive devices that can help parents and children enhance their self-regulation skills beyond the doctor’s office.❉ SCHEDULE A CLINICAL HYPNOSIS CONSULTATION. Check out Minnesota Mind-Body Medicine where you can schedule an initial consultation to see if clinical hypnosis with Dr. Erin Erickson is right for you.

When you hear the word “hypnosis,” what comes to your mind? Maybe you picture party tricks, someone asking a volunteer to agree to be hypnotized, then telling them to quack like a duck or bark like a dog. But what is hypnosis really? And more specifically, what does it look like when it is used in clinical practice to treat physical or psychological challenges in adults or children? With what kinds of issues or conditions is clinical hypnosis most likely to be appropriate and effective? And what kind of special training and credentials are required for professionals who use clinical hypnosis in their medical practice? In this episode, Mom Enough turns to one of their own in-house experts, co-host Dr. Erin Erickson, a nurse practitioner, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and maternal-child health specialist. Erin talks about how clinical hypnosis is similar to other mind-body approaches and how it helps both children and adults build new skills in managing stress, anxiety or physical pain. Erin draws on both research and her own clinical observations of how hypnosis can help people get unstuck and live life to the fullest. Tune in to learn more about how clinical hypnosis could help you and your children. WHAT IMAGES COME TO MIND WHEN YOU THINK OF HYPNOSIS? What did you hear in this podcast that gave you a different or more complete and realistic sense of what clinical hypnosis looks like and how it might be helpful to children and adults? If you were going to consider clinical hypnosis for yourself or your child, what would be the “presenting problem” you think it could help? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MIND-BODY APPROACHES, INCLUDING CLINICAL HYPNOSIS, TO OPTIMIZE HEALTH AND WELLBEING? ❉ THE SCIENCE OF MINDFULNESS: USING MIND-BODY SKILLS TO OPTIMIZE WELLBEING. In the daily ups and downs of parenting, mind-body techniques can be simple, effective tools to enhance your own wellbeing while setting a healthy example for your children at the same time. You also can help your children build these same mind-body skills at any age, giving them a head start on living a rich, peaceful, joyful life. Mom Enough co-host Dr. Erin Erickson teaches mind-body strategies and uses them in her clinical practice and in her demanding life as mom of three adolescents. Erin’s mom and co-host, Dr. Marti Erickson, interviews Erin on this important and practical topic. ❉ CLINICAL HYPNOSIS FOR CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES. University of Minnesota pediatrician Dr. Andy Barnes finds hypnosis for children to be an effective, child-friendly way to help his young patients (tots to teens) use play and imagination to strengthen self-regulation skills and manage their behavior in situations that challenge them. In concrete, practical terms, Dr. Barnes discusses how he uses hypnosis and biofeedback in his practice and also mentions books and inexpensive devices that can help parents and children enhance their self-regulation skills beyond the doctor’s office. ❉ SCHEDULE A CLINICAL HYPNOSIS CONSULTATION. Check out Minnesota Mind-Body Medicine where you can schedule an initial consultation to see if clinical hypnosis with Dr. Erin Erickson is right for you.

Clinical Hypnosis for Children & Adults: Benefits, Myths & Misconceptions

Majka Burhardt

For Majka Burhardt, author, professional climber, and filmmaker, life is lived on the edge. But, Majka is also a mom to twins, so adventure has taken on a new meaning as she balances her professional life and her life as a mother.Majka Burhardt joins Erin Erickson of Mom Enough® to discuss her latest book, MORE: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood. A compilation of journal entries and letters to her kids, Majka's book addresses the age-old challenge of motherhood: how do we hold on to who we are as women while also being the mother our children need. With openness and authenticity, Majka discusses her book, life as a climber and mother, and her insights into how we can reflect on our own childhoods to create the childhood we want for our children. Whether you're a climber, a parent, or simply someone who loves a good story, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in to hear from one of the most inspiring voices in the outdoor adventure community, Majka Burhardt.WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ADVENTURE AND GETTING OUR CHILDREN OUTDOORS?❉ A NEW VISION FOR OUTDOOR PLAY: AN ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND CONVERSATION WITH AMY FUSSELMAN, AUTHOR OF “SAVAGE PARK”. When writer Amy Fusselman, her husband and young children had an opportunity for a long visit with a friend in Japan, they discovered a whole new kind of “adventure playground” that opened their eyes to a new of thinking about children’s safety, learning, creativity and competence. Listen to this episode with Marti &amp; Erin to learn more!❉ PRACTICAL IDEAS TO CONNECT CHILDREN AND NATURE: A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR RICHARD LOUV. In this episode of Mom Enough, San Diego journalist Richard Louv discusses his book Vitamin N and shares concrete strategies for families, schools, healthcare organizations and communities to connect children and nature.Majka Burhardt's Twins Rock Climbing

For Majka Burhardt, author, professional climber, and filmmaker, life is lived on the edge. But, Majka is also a mom to twins, so adventure has taken on a new meaning as she balances her professional life and her life as a mother. Majka Burhardt joins Erin Erickson of Mom Enough® to discuss her latest book, MORE: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood. A compilation of journal entries and letters to her kids, Majka's book addresses the age-old challenge of motherhood: how do we hold on to who we are as women while also being the mother our children need. With openness and authenticity, Majka discusses her book, life as a climber and mother, and her insights into how we can reflect on our own childhoods to create the childhood we want for our children. Whether you're a climber, a parent, or simply someone who loves a good story, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in to hear from one of the most inspiring voices in the outdoor adventure community, Majka Burhardt. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ADVENTURE AND GETTING OUR CHILDREN OUTDOORS? ❉ A NEW VISION FOR OUTDOOR PLAY: AN ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND CONVERSATION WITH AMY FUSSELMAN, AUTHOR OF “SAVAGE PARK”. When writer Amy Fusselman, her husband and young children had an opportunity for a long visit with a friend in Japan, they discovered a whole new kind of “adventure playground” that opened their eyes to a new of thinking about children’s safety, learning, creativity and competence. Listen to this episode with Marti &amp; Erin to learn more! ❉ PRACTICAL IDEAS TO CONNECT CHILDREN AND NATURE: A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR RICHARD LOUV. In this episode of Mom Enough, San Diego journalist Richard Louv discusses his book Vitamin N and shares concrete strategies for families, schools, healthcare organizations and communities to connect children and nature. Majka Burhardt's Twins Rock Climbing

Life on the Edge of Adventure & Motherhood: A Conversation with Professional Climber Majka Burhardt

Jenni Quilter

For those facing infertility treatments, the two-week wait from implantation until you find out if you are pregnant or not can be a time of uncertainty and anxiety. Author Jenni Quilter turned this waiting period into an opportunity to research the sociological and medical history behind reproductive technology.In this episode of Mom Enough®, hosts Marti and Erin Erickson join Jenni Quilter to discuss her latest book, Hatching: Experiments in Motherhood and Technology. In this thought-provoking conversation, Quilter shares her personal journey to motherhood and why she felt compelled to write this book. She also delves into the costs of reproductive technology and new approaches to make this technology more accessible and affordable. You won't want to miss this fascinating discussion on the history (and future) of reproductive technology and gynecology, and how technology has paved new paths to parenthood.WHAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST IN THIS DISCUSSION ON REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY &amp; MOTHERHOOD?In this episode, Jenni Quilter discusses her own experiences with infertility and reproductive technology, and how it inspired her to write her memoir, Hatching. How did her personal experiences and perspective shape your understanding of infertility and reproductive technology? How do you think our cultural expectations around parenthood affect individuals and couples who struggle with infertility?WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT INFERTILITY?❉ THE IMPACT OF INFERTILITY ON COUPLES AND INDIVIDUALS. Countless couples have traveled the road of infertility, with all its uncertainty, difficult interventions, and emotional and financial costs. Alyssa Wright and Monica Landolt White have worked with many individuals and couples at different stages in this process. And, as Monica describes, she has faced the complex challenges of infertility herself. With remarkable insight and compassion, Alyssa and Monica highlight the psychological impact of infertility and offer hope and guidance. Furthermore, they share tips for friends and family who wish to offer sensitive support. Don’t miss this important conversation!

For those facing infertility treatments, the two-week wait from implantation until you find out if you are pregnant or not can be a time of uncertainty and anxiety. Author Jenni Quilter turned this waiting period into an opportunity to research the sociological and medical history behind reproductive technology. In this episode of Mom Enough®, hosts Marti and Erin Erickson join Jenni Quilter to discuss her latest book, Hatching: Experiments in Motherhood and Technology. In this thought-provoking conversation, Quilter shares her personal journey to motherhood and why she felt compelled to write this book. She also delves into the costs of reproductive technology and new approaches to make this technology more accessible and affordable. You won't want to miss this fascinating discussion on the history (and future) of reproductive technology and gynecology, and how technology has paved new paths to parenthood. WHAT SURPRISED YOU THE MOST IN THIS DISCUSSION ON REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY &amp; MOTHERHOOD? In this episode, Jenni Quilter discusses her own experiences with infertility and reproductive technology, and how it inspired her to write her memoir, Hatching. How did her personal experiences and perspective shape your understanding of infertility and reproductive technology? How do you think our cultural expectations around parenthood affect individuals and couples who struggle with infertility? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT INFERTILITY? ❉ THE IMPACT OF INFERTILITY ON COUPLES AND INDIVIDUALS. Countless couples have traveled the road of infertility, with all its uncertainty, difficult interventions, and emotional and financial costs. Alyssa Wright and Monica Landolt White have worked with many individuals and couples at different stages in this process. And, as Monica describes, she has faced the complex challenges of infertility herself. With remarkable insight and compassion, Alyssa and Monica highlight the psychological impact of infertility and offer hope and guidance. Furthermore, they share tips for friends and family who wish to offer sensitive support. Don’t miss this important conversation!

Hatching: Author Jenni Quilter on Reproductive Technology, Infertility & Motherhood

Why is parental involvement in school so important? What does parental involvement really mean? And, how does it positively affect children and their families?Sheila Williams Ridge, Director of the Shirley G. Moore Laboratory School at the University of Minnesota, joins Marti and Erin of Mom Enough® to discuss parental involvement in their child's school. She highlights the many different ways parents can be involved and the benefits of this for children and families. Parents will be relieved to know that getting involved in their child's school doesn't just mean showing up during the school day -- something that can be a challenge when parents are working or caring for other children during the day. Tune in to learn creative ways to be involved and why this is so important in this episode brought to you by Help Me Grow MN.WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO GET INVOLVED IN YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL?Have you found creative ways to get involved? What challenges have you encountered when trying to engage in your child's school and learning? What resources might help you bridge those challenges? What did you learn in this episode that will inspire you to show up in new ways at your child's school?WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL AND LEARNING?❉ SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL AND THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN EDUCATION. What is the role of parents in education and what can we do to support our children’s school success? How can we tell if our children’s school is meeting their educational needs? And what is our part in building effective family-school partnerships to optimize the learning experience for our child and others? Jim Baumann has been a teacher, a member of his local school board and state board of education and the leader of a billion-dollar business. Jim brings that experience, along with lessons he’s learned as the father of three children, to his thoughtful conversation with Marti Erickson of Mom Enough.

Why is parental involvement in school so important? What does parental involvement really mean? And, how does it positively affect children and their families? Sheila Williams Ridge, Director of the Shirley G. Moore Laboratory School at the University of Minnesota, joins Marti and Erin of Mom Enough® to discuss parental involvement in their child's school. She highlights the many different ways parents can be involved and the benefits of this for children and families. Parents will be relieved to know that getting involved in their child's school doesn't just mean showing up during the school day -- something that can be a challenge when parents are working or caring for other children during the day. Tune in to learn creative ways to be involved and why this is so important in this episode brought to you by Help Me Grow MN. WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO GET INVOLVED IN YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL? Have you found creative ways to get involved? What challenges have you encountered when trying to engage in your child's school and learning? What resources might help you bridge those challenges? What did you learn in this episode that will inspire you to show up in new ways at your child's school? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL AND LEARNING? ❉ SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL AND THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN EDUCATION. What is the role of parents in education and what can we do to support our children’s school success? How can we tell if our children’s school is meeting their educational needs? And what is our part in building effective family-school partnerships to optimize the learning experience for our child and others? Jim Baumann has been a teacher, a member of his local school board and state board of education and the leader of a billion-dollar business. Jim brings that experience, along with lessons he’s learned as the father of three children, to his thoughtful conversation with Marti Erickson of Mom Enough.

Parental Involvement in Schools: Benefits for Children & Families

From early childhood, our children are bombarded with images of romance and sex, but often those images are far from what we parents wish for our children. Yet we often are so uncomfortable discussing these topics with our children that we leave the teaching to pop culture and peers.Drawing on their professional and personal experiences, Marti and Erin talk about the most important things parents and other caregivers can do to help children develop healthy attitudes, values and behaviors about love, romance and sex. Whatever the age of your child, it's not a moment too soon to begin! Tune in and learn how to teach your children about love, sex and romance.HOW WILL YOU APPROACH TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT LOVE, ROMANCE AND SEX?How can parents and caregivers approach the topic of love, romance, and sex education with their children? What are some common misconceptions about teaching children about relationships, sex, and romance? What are some of the most critical values and attitudes that you would want to instill in your children when it comes to love, romance, and sex?WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT LOVE, SEX, AND ROMANCE?❉ TALKING WITH CHILDREN ABOUT SEX: KEYS TO SEXUAL HEALTH AND SAFETY. Author Janet Rosenzweig, Executive Director of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children and a longtime sex educator and author, joins Marti &amp; Erin to talk about what it means to speak comfortably and accurately about sex with children and teens.❉ TEACHING OUR CHILDREN ABOUT SEX, LOVE AND EQUALITY: A CONVERSATION ABOUT SEX EDUCATION WITH AUTHOR BONNIE ROUGH. Author Bonnie Rough discovered some surprising lessons about teaching children about sex while living in the Netherlands when her children were very young. That experience led her to several years of research for her book, Beyond Birds and Bees: Bringing Home a New Message to Our Kids about Sex, Love and Equality. Bonnie joins Marti &amp; Erin for a thought-provoking discussion in this episode of Mom Enough.

From early childhood, our children are bombarded with images of romance and sex, but often those images are far from what we parents wish for our children. Yet we often are so uncomfortable discussing these topics with our children that we leave the teaching to pop culture and peers. Drawing on their professional and personal experiences, Marti and Erin talk about the most important things parents and other caregivers can do to help children develop healthy attitudes, values and behaviors about love, romance and sex. Whatever the age of your child, it's not a moment too soon to begin! Tune in and learn how to teach your children about love, sex and romance. HOW WILL YOU APPROACH TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT LOVE, ROMANCE AND SEX? How can parents and caregivers approach the topic of love, romance, and sex education with their children? What are some common misconceptions about teaching children about relationships, sex, and romance? What are some of the most critical values and attitudes that you would want to instill in your children when it comes to love, romance, and sex? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT LOVE, SEX, AND ROMANCE? ❉ TALKING WITH CHILDREN ABOUT SEX: KEYS TO SEXUAL HEALTH AND SAFETY. Author Janet Rosenzweig, Executive Director of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children and a longtime sex educator and author, joins Marti &amp; Erin to talk about what it means to speak comfortably and accurately about sex with children and teens. ❉ TEACHING OUR CHILDREN ABOUT SEX, LOVE AND EQUALITY: A CONVERSATION ABOUT SEX EDUCATION WITH AUTHOR BONNIE ROUGH. Author Bonnie Rough discovered some surprising lessons about teaching children about sex while living in the Netherlands when her children were very young. That experience led her to several years of research for her book, Beyond Birds and Bees: Bringing Home a New Message to Our Kids about Sex, Love and Equality. Bonnie joins Marti &amp; Erin for a thought-provoking discussion in this episode of Mom Enough.

How to Teach Children About Love, Sex, and Romance

With the many disruptions to learning as a result of the pandemic, parents and teachers observed that children's educational progress slowed. And, there is evidence of increased developmental delays in the "COVID generation." So, what is being done to ensure children get back on track after pandemic learning loss?LaMonica Williams, Director of Programs for Early Reading at Teaching Matters, joins Marti &amp; Erin to discuss efforts to support teachers and parents in addressing the learning losses brought on by school closures and online learning. She highlights the important work Teaching Matters is doing to help teachers, parents, and children. Tune in to learn more about pandemic learning loss and efforts to help children recover!WHAT WILL YOU DO TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN MAKE UP FOR LEARNING LOSSES DURING THE PANDEMIC?How will you ensure your children have the literacy skills they need? What ideas do you have for how you can activate the six "levers" with your own children?WANT TO LEARN MORE?❉ PARENTS’ ROLE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. Dr. Susan Outlaw shares practical tips for how to support your child’s optimal language development in this episode of Mom Enough. She also talks about how to know if your child’s language development is on track or if a professional language evaluation, and possibly extra support or early intervention, might be needed to help the child reach necessary milestones.❉ EARLY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: INTEGRATING LANGUAGE LEARNING INTO EVERYDAY LIFE. Long before children enter formal education, they are constantly learning from parents and other caring adults who interact with them through language stimulation. Before they even begin to speak, babies are making sense of language, building a vocabulary and developing conversational patterns. So, to make sure our children have this important foundation, do we need to be fluent in English, have a house full of books or know formal teaching strategies? Dr. Alisha Wackerle-Hollman shares reassuring answers to these questions and more.❉ PROMOTING LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN: INSIGHTS AND GUIDANCE. Language skills are essential to academic learning, positive relationships and clear thinking. Parents have a crucial role in promoting language development in children through simple, everyday interactions from infancy to adulthood, whether or not English is the primary language at home and whether or not a child is bilingual. Dr. Maria Sera shares research-based information to help you provide a solid language foundation for your child's needs.

With the many disruptions to learning as a result of the pandemic, parents and teachers observed that children's educational progress slowed. And, there is evidence of increased developmental delays in the "COVID generation." So, what is being done to ensure children get back on track after pandemic learning loss? LaMonica Williams, Director of Programs for Early Reading at Teaching Matters, joins Marti &amp; Erin to discuss efforts to support teachers and parents in addressing the learning losses brought on by school closures and online learning. She highlights the important work Teaching Matters is doing to help teachers, parents, and children. Tune in to learn more about pandemic learning loss and efforts to help children recover! WHAT WILL YOU DO TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN MAKE UP FOR LEARNING LOSSES DURING THE PANDEMIC? How will you ensure your children have the literacy skills they need? What ideas do you have for how you can activate the six "levers" with your own children? WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ PARENTS’ ROLE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. Dr. Susan Outlaw shares practical tips for how to support your child’s optimal language development in this episode of Mom Enough. She also talks about how to know if your child’s language development is on track or if a professional language evaluation, and possibly extra support or early intervention, might be needed to help the child reach necessary milestones. ❉ EARLY LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT: INTEGRATING LANGUAGE LEARNING INTO EVERYDAY LIFE. Long before children enter formal education, they are constantly learning from parents and other caring adults who interact with them through language stimulation. Before they even begin to speak, babies are making sense of language, building a vocabulary and developing conversational patterns. So, to make sure our children have this important foundation, do we need to be fluent in English, have a house full of books or know formal teaching strategies? Dr. Alisha Wackerle-Hollman shares reassuring answers to these questions and more. ❉ PROMOTING LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN: INSIGHTS AND GUIDANCE. Language skills are essential to academic learning, positive relationships and clear thinking. Parents have a crucial role in promoting language development in children through simple, everyday interactions from infancy to adulthood, whether or not English is the primary language at home and whether or not a child is bilingual. Dr. Maria Sera shares research-based information to help you provide a solid language foundation for your child's needs.

Pandemic Learning Loss & What Can Be Done to Get Kids on Track

When a loved one struggles with addiction, the whole family struggles too. Family members may worry that they caused, or at least contributed to, the addiction. Or they may fear that if they urge treatment, they somehow will be blamed. They almost always grapple with how to show love while still recognizing that limits and consequences are part of love. Although families may be reluctant to name it, their greatest fear is that their loved one will die. Jessica Garrison, certified drug and alcohol counselor with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, confronts all of these challenges in her discussion with Marti &amp; Erin. She also highlights ways families can support their own healing and sustain hope, even through the “one step back” that often follows two steps forward. Thank you to Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, a longterm supporting partner of Mom Enough, for providing this guest. WHAT STEPS CAN YOU TAKE TO COPE WITH A LOVED ONE'S ADDICTION?What did you hear in this podcast that gave you new insight into the challenges families face when a loved one struggles with addiction? Give an example of setting a boundary for yourself versus trying to control your loved one facing addition. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ADDICTION?❉ OPIOID ADDICTION: KEYS TO PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION FROM THE HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION. What can parents do to protect the children and adults in our family and community from the dangers of opioids? Ahmed Eid, Addiction Program Manager at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, brings answers that every parent should hear. He addresses safer options for managing pain, how to dispose of leftover opioids, signs of opioid addiction, and effective treatment options.❉ PARENTAL ADDICTION: IMPACT ON THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP &amp; HOW TO HEAL TOGETHER. Parental addiction has significant effects on children and the parent-child relationship, but there is hope and healing is possible. Helene Photias, national director of operations for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Children’s Program, and Paula Frisk, senior director of zero to five home visiting programs at St. David’s Center for Child &amp; Family Development, join Marti &amp; Erin to discuss keys to helping parents and children move toward healing, build more positive and secure relationships, and create the fun and joy that every child and parent deserves.❉ HOPE FOR FAMILIES FACING ADDICTION: EXPERT ADVICE FROM HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION. Kate Roselle, licensed clinical counselor and national outreach manager for Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s adolescent and young adult continuum of care, joins Mom Enough for a compelling discussion on families facing addiction. She shares tips for effecting change if a loved one is struggling, discusses clinical resources for families, and explores the factors that are associated with the greatest hope of successful treatment and recovery. Roselle says, “The opposite of addiction is connection,” and that informs the work of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.❉ WOMEN, ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH: INFORMATION AND PRACTICAL GUIDANCE FROM HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION. Dr. Sarah Wicks joins Marti &amp; Erin to discuss unique challenges faced by women dealing with addiction and, more broadly, how to approach a loved one (male or female) you believe has a substance use problem.

When a loved one struggles with addiction, the whole family struggles too. Family members may worry that they caused, or at least contributed to, the addiction. Or they may fear that if they urge treatment, they somehow will be blamed. They almost always grapple with how to show love while still recognizing that limits and consequences are part of love. Although families may be reluctant to name it, their greatest fear is that their loved one will die.   Jessica Garrison, certified drug and alcohol counselor with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, confronts all of these challenges in her discussion with Marti &amp; Erin. She also highlights ways families can support their own healing and sustain hope, even through the “one step back” that often follows two steps forward. Thank you to Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, a longterm supporting partner of Mom Enough, for providing this guest.   WHAT STEPS CAN YOU TAKE TO COPE WITH A LOVED ONE'S ADDICTION? What did you hear in this podcast that gave you new insight into the challenges families face when a loved one struggles with addiction? Give an example of setting a boundary for yourself versus trying to control your loved one facing addition.   WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ADDICTION? ❉ OPIOID ADDICTION: KEYS TO PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION FROM THE HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION. What can parents do to protect the children and adults in our family and community from the dangers of opioids? Ahmed Eid, Addiction Program Manager at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, brings answers that every parent should hear. He addresses safer options for managing pain, how to dispose of leftover opioids, signs of opioid addiction, and effective treatment options. ❉ PARENTAL ADDICTION: IMPACT ON THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP &amp; HOW TO HEAL TOGETHER. Parental addiction has significant effects on children and the parent-child relationship, but there is hope and healing is possible. Helene Photias, national director of operations for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Children’s Program, and Paula Frisk, senior director of zero to five home visiting programs at St. David’s Center for Child &amp; Family Development, join Marti &amp; Erin to discuss keys to helping parents and children move toward healing, build more positive and secure relationships, and create the fun and joy that every child and parent deserves. ❉ HOPE FOR FAMILIES FACING ADDICTION: EXPERT ADVICE FROM HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION. Kate Roselle, licensed clinical counselor and national outreach manager for Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s adolescent and young adult continuum of care, joins Mom Enough for a compelling discussion on families facing addiction. She shares tips for effecting change if a loved one is struggling, discusses clinical resources for families, and explores the factors that are associated with the greatest hope of successful treatment and recovery. Roselle says, “The opposite of addiction is connection,” and that informs the work of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. ❉ WOMEN, ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH: INFORMATION AND PRACTICAL GUIDANCE FROM HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION. Dr. Sarah Wicks joins Marti &amp; Erin to discuss unique challenges faced by women dealing with addiction and, more broadly, how to approach a loved one (male or female) you believe has a substance use problem.

Families Facing Addiction: Love, Limits, Fears and Hope

The incidence of burnout is increasing. An Indeed survey found that 52% of all respondents reported feeling burnout in 2021, a 43% increase from the same survey pre-pandemic. And parents may be experiencing even more burnout, according to a recent study in which 66% of parents surveyed reported being burned out. And burnout was associated with depression, anxiety, and increased alcohol consumption. So, what is burnout? And how is it different than depression? More importantly, what can moms do to prevent burnout and depression?Perinatal psychiatrist, Dr. Sarah Pospos, outlines the difference between burnout and depression. She highlights evidence-based approaches busy moms can implement to prevent burnout and depression. And, since the last thing exhausted parents need are complex solutions, you will be pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to implement Dr. Pospos suggestions. Tune in to learn more about burnout, depression, and building a life with a bit more balance.WHAT STEPS WILL YOU TAKE TO PREVENT BURNOUT &amp; DEPRESSION? In what ways did you identify with the symptoms of burnout Dr. Sarah Pospos shared? What factors in your life and vocation could contribute to burnout? What could you do today to minimize the risk of burnout and depression?WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BURNOUT?❉ PARENTAL BURNOUT: WHAT BUSY PARENTS NEED TO KNOW. Dr.  Amy O'Hana,  licensed professional counselor and professor at University of Western States, joins Marti &amp; Erin to discuss burnout. The author of Beyond Burnout: What to Do When Your Work Isn’t Working for You, O'Hana brings practical insights and tips that parents can implement today to get relief. Tune in to learn more!❉ PARENTAL BURNOUT: HOW PRESSURE TO MEASURE UP IS EXHAUSTING MILLENNIALS (AND EVERYONE ELSE!). Anne Helen Petersen, author of I Can’t Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation, explores societal standards of parenting, parental guilt, how the parenting millennials experienced influences how they parent their own children, and how we might alleviate burnout.❉ YOUR CHILDREN NEED A HEALTHY MOM, BUT ARE YOU LOOKING OUT FOR YOUR HEALTH THE WAY YOU SHOULD? Dr. Andrea Messina shares tips on how to make sure your health needs — from incontinence to fatigue to breast health — are fully addressed.

The incidence of burnout is increasing. An Indeed survey found that 52% of all respondents reported feeling burnout in 2021, a 43% increase from the same survey pre-pandemic. And parents may be experiencing even more burnout, according to a recent study in which 66% of parents surveyed reported being burned out. And burnout was associated with depression, anxiety, and increased alcohol consumption. So, what is burnout? And how is it different than depression? More importantly, what can moms do to prevent burnout and depression? Perinatal psychiatrist, Dr. Sarah Pospos, outlines the difference between burnout and depression. She highlights evidence-based approaches busy moms can implement to prevent burnout and depression. And, since the last thing exhausted parents need are complex solutions, you will be pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to implement Dr. Pospos suggestions. Tune in to learn more about burnout, depression, and building a life with a bit more balance. WHAT STEPS WILL YOU TAKE TO PREVENT BURNOUT &amp; DEPRESSION?  In what ways did you identify with the symptoms of burnout Dr. Sarah Pospos shared? What factors in your life and vocation could contribute to burnout? What could you do today to minimize the risk of burnout and depression? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BURNOUT? ❉ PARENTAL BURNOUT: WHAT BUSY PARENTS NEED TO KNOW. Dr.  Amy O'Hana,  licensed professional counselor and professor at University of Western States, joins Marti &amp; Erin to discuss burnout. The author of Beyond Burnout: What to Do When Your Work Isn’t Working for You, O'Hana brings practical insights and tips that parents can implement today to get relief. Tune in to learn more! ❉ PARENTAL BURNOUT: HOW PRESSURE TO MEASURE UP IS EXHAUSTING MILLENNIALS (AND EVERYONE ELSE!). Anne Helen Petersen, author of I Can’t Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation, explores societal standards of parenting, parental guilt, how the parenting millennials experienced influences how they parent their own children, and how we might alleviate burnout. ❉ YOUR CHILDREN NEED A HEALTHY MOM, BUT ARE YOU LOOKING OUT FOR YOUR HEALTH THE WAY YOU SHOULD? Dr. Andrea Messina shares tips on how to make sure your health needs — from incontinence to fatigue to breast health — are fully addressed.

Preventing Parental Burnout & Depression: Simple Tips to Get Your Life in Balance

Are you part of the “sandwich generation,” caring for children and also anticipating when your aging parents may need your care? Or maybe you’re an aging parent trying to remain as independent as possible, despite inevitable changes ahead. Whatever your place in your intergenerational family, it is time to launch an ongoing conversation, if you haven’t already. What are your hopes and fears? What will you do when driving becomes uncomfortable or memory is slipping or preparing healthy meals seems difficult? What about end-of-life plans and directives?Carey Lindeman, owner of Promise Care, has worked on these issues with families for seventeen years and brings wise, practical guidance to her conversation with Marti &amp; Erin. Her most important advice? Start early, before concerns arise. And, for adult children, ask, don’t tell your aging parents what should happen.ARE YOU SEEING CHANGES IN YOUR PARENTS' HEALTH, STRENGTH, MEMORY OR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING?Are your parents simply at an age when you know you should anticipate changes? How could you initiate some open, supportive conversations about how you and your parents can navigate change in a way that maintains healthy intergenerational relationships, safety for aging parents, and as much freedom of choice as possible, given parents’ capacities?WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TALKING WITH AGING PARENTS? ❉ TALKING WITH AGING PARENTS. Read Dr. Marti Erickson's helpful tips on talking with your aging parents.❉ BEING MORTAL: ILLNESS, MEDICINE, AND WHAT MATTERS IN THE END by Atul Gawande. Check out Marti's favorite book on end-of-life issues.❉ ELDERHOOD: REDEFINING AGING, TRANSFORMING MEDICINE, REIMAGINING LIFE by Louise Aronson. Using stories, history, science, and popular culture, Louise Aronson sheds hopeful new light on aging in this book.❉ FIVE WISHES. This organization provides resources for advanced care planning.❉ POSITIVE APPROACH TO CARE (PAC) &amp; WISDOM FROM TEEPA SNOW. Learn more about PAC and Teepa Snow's work to increase awareness, improve care skills, and support those living with dementia in positive and respectful ways.

Are you part of the “sandwich generation,” caring for children and also anticipating when your aging parents may need your care? Or maybe you’re an aging parent trying to remain as independent as possible, despite inevitable changes ahead. Whatever your place in your intergenerational family, it is time to launch an ongoing conversation, if you haven’t already. What are your hopes and fears? What will you do when driving becomes uncomfortable or memory is slipping or preparing healthy meals seems difficult? What about end-of-life plans and directives? Carey Lindeman, owner of Promise Care, has worked on these issues with families for seventeen years and brings wise, practical guidance to her conversation with Marti &amp; Erin. Her most important advice? Start early, before concerns arise. And, for adult children, ask, don’t tell your aging parents what should happen. ARE YOU SEEING CHANGES IN YOUR PARENTS' HEALTH, STRENGTH, MEMORY OR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING? Are your parents simply at an age when you know you should anticipate changes? How could you initiate some open, supportive conversations about how you and your parents can navigate change in a way that maintains healthy intergenerational relationships, safety for aging parents, and as much freedom of choice as possible, given parents’ capacities? WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TALKING WITH AGING PARENTS?  ❉ TALKING WITH AGING PARENTS. Read Dr. Marti Erickson's helpful tips on talking with your aging parents. ❉ BEING MORTAL: ILLNESS, MEDICINE, AND WHAT MATTERS IN THE END by Atul Gawande. Check out Marti's favorite book on end-of-life issues. ❉ ELDERHOOD: REDEFINING AGING, TRANSFORMING MEDICINE, REIMAGINING LIFE by Louise Aronson. Using stories, history, science, and popular culture, Louise Aronson sheds hopeful new light on aging in this book. ❉ FIVE WISHES. This organization provides resources for advanced care planning. ❉ POSITIVE APPROACH TO CARE (PAC) &amp; WISDOM FROM TEEPA SNOW. Learn more about PAC and Teepa Snow's work to increase awareness, improve care skills, and support those living with dementia in positive and respectful ways.

Aging Parents and Their Adult Kids: Crucial Conversations, Healthy Decisions

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Mom Enough: Parenting tips, research-based advice + a few personal confessions!

Lisa Damour

You probably remember the challenges of your own adolescence – on-again, off-again friendships, emotional highs and lows, worries about body image, anxiety about school, life and love. In today’s fast-paced world – and with both the opportunities and threats of ever-present technology – the stakes seem even higher for our daughters.In her book Untangled, psychologist Lisa Damour, mom of two daughters and Director of Laurel School’s Center for Research on Girls, provides a rich framework for understanding the transitions teen girls face on the path to adulthood. Don’t miss her wisdom and practical guidance in this Mom Enough interview!What are some of the major challenges your adolescent daughter confronts today? How do these issues tie to the seven transitions Lisa Damour described in this Mom Enough discussion? How have you tried to guide your daughter through these challenges and how might you improve your response?Related Resources:For Untangled, click here.For a discussion guide for Untangled, click here.

You probably remember the challenges of your own adolescence – on-again, off-again friendships, emotional highs and lows, worries about body image, anxiety about school, life and love. In today’s fast-paced world – and with both the opportunities and threats of ever-present technology – the stakes seem even higher for our daughters. In her book Untangled, psychologist Lisa Damour, mom of two daughters and Director of Laurel School’s Center for Research on Girls, provides a rich framework for understanding the transitions teen girls face on the path to adulthood. Don’t miss her wisdom and practical guidance in this Mom Enough interview! What are some of the major challenges your adolescent daughter confronts today? How do these issues tie to the seven transitions Lisa Damour described in this Mom Enough discussion? How have you tried to guide your daughter through these challenges and how might you improve your response? Related Resources: For Untangled, click here. For a discussion guide for Untangled, click here.

Guiding Teenage Girls to a Healthy Adulthood: Insights and Tips from Dr. Lisa Damour

Michael Reichert

Mom Enough co-hosts Marti &amp; Erin found this discussion on raising boys with Dr. Michael Reichert to be one of the most thoughtful and important episodes they have done. Drawing on his personal story of the death of his brother, his extensive research on boys around the world and his years of clinical experience with boys longing to be heard, this psychologist and highly respected author makes the case that, in his words, “Too many boys lose their intimate connections and emotional voices early in their lives.” But it doesn’t have to be that way, and Dr. Reichert offers practical guidance whether you are the parent of a lively preschooler, a 5th-grader trying to succeed in school or a teenager trying to navigate the turbulent waters of romance and sexuality or grappling with disturbing pornographic images on the internet.BOYS AND GIRLS ARE NOT AS DIFFERENT AS WE SOMETIMES THINK.If you listen carefully, you are likely to discover that boys and girls are not as different as we sometimes think. We all long for trust, respect, connection. We all long for our needs and feelings to be heard and acknowledged. And when we provide those things to both our sons and daughters, the world will be better for the men and women they become.REFLECT ON HOW YOU WILL BEGIN RAISING BOYS DIFFERENTLY.This week’s Mom Enough guest, Dr. Michael Reichert, says in this discussion, “The problem is not boys, but the boyhood we have built.” What examples can you think of that illustrate this point? What concrete steps could you take to begin to build a better boyhood for the boys in your life, whatever their ages? What one thing will you change in how you are raising your son(s), so they will grow up to be compassionate and caring adults?WANT TO LEARN MORE?❉  Check out Dr. Reichert's book, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men, to learn more about raising boys.❉  Helping Our Children Build Self-Compassion: Keys to Kindness, Gratitude and Compassion for Others, click here.❉  Cut to the Quick: The Consequences of Relational Aggression Among Our Sons &amp; Daughters, click here.

Mom Enough co-hosts Marti &amp; Erin found this discussion on raising boys with Dr. Michael Reichert to be one of the most thoughtful and important episodes they have done. Drawing on his personal story of the death of his brother, his extensive research on boys around the world and his years of clinical experience with boys longing to be heard, this psychologist and highly respected author makes the case that, in his words, “Too many boys lose their intimate connections and emotional voices early in their lives.” But it doesn’t have to be that way, and Dr. Reichert offers practical guidance whether you are the parent of a lively preschooler, a 5th-grader trying to succeed in school or a teenager trying to navigate the turbulent waters of romance and sexuality or grappling with disturbing pornographic images on the internet. BOYS AND GIRLS ARE NOT AS DIFFERENT AS WE SOMETIMES THINK. If you listen carefully, you are likely to discover that boys and girls are not as different as we sometimes think. We all long for trust, respect, connection. We all long for our needs and feelings to be heard and acknowledged. And when we provide those things to both our sons and daughters, the world will be better for the men and women they become. REFLECT ON HOW YOU WILL BEGIN RAISING BOYS DIFFERENTLY. This week’s Mom Enough guest, Dr. Michael Reichert, says in this discussion, “The problem is not boys, but the boyhood we have built.” What examples can you think of that illustrate this point? What concrete steps could you take to begin to build a better boyhood for the boys in your life, whatever their ages? What one thing will you change in how you are raising your son(s), so they will grow up to be compassionate and caring adults? WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉  Check out Dr. Reichert's book, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Build Good Men, to learn more about raising boys. ❉  Helping Our Children Build Self-Compassion: Keys to Kindness, Gratitude and Compassion for Others, click here. ❉  Cut to the Quick: The Consequences of Relational Aggression Among Our Sons &amp; Daughters, click here.

How to Raise a Boy: A Conversation with Psychologist and Author Dr. Michael Reichert about the Power of Connection to Build Good Men

As parents, our days are filled with little challenges -- making sure our kids get out the door on time for school, getting siblings to play well together, helping a toddler accept “no” without a tantrum, persuading teens to get off the phone and do their homework. Dr. Alan Kazdin, professor and director of the Parenting Center at Yale, has spent his career helping parents whose children are especially defiant and challenging. But his latest book, The Everyday Parenting Toolkit, brings his proven methods to bear on the challenges all children and parents face. He joined Marti &amp; Erin in this week’s show for a lively discussion, offering a positive parenting framework you will want to try with your own children.In this week’s Mom Enough show, Dr. Alan Kazdin from Yale University, discusses his ABC approach to handling parenting challenges (A for antecedents, B for behavior, C for consequences). What challenging behaviors would you like to change with your child? What steps could you take to apply Dr. Kazdin’s method, starting with small changes and moving toward the bigger goals.Related Resources:For Parenting that Works from the American Psychological Association, click here.For the principles and techniques of behavior change, click here.

As parents, our days are filled with little challenges -- making sure our kids get out the door on time for school, getting siblings to play well together, helping a toddler accept “no” without a tantrum, persuading teens to get off the phone and do their homework. Dr. Alan Kazdin, professor and director of the Parenting Center at Yale, has spent his career helping parents whose children are especially defiant and challenging. But his latest book, The Everyday Parenting Toolkit, brings his proven methods to bear on the challenges all children and parents face. He joined Marti &amp; Erin in this week’s show for a lively discussion, offering a positive parenting framework you will want to try with your own children. In this week’s Mom Enough show, Dr. Alan Kazdin from Yale University, discusses his ABC approach to handling parenting challenges (A for antecedents, B for behavior, C for consequences). What challenging behaviors would you like to change with your child? What steps could you take to apply Dr. Kazdin’s method, starting with small changes and moving toward the bigger goals. Related Resources: For Parenting that Works from the American Psychological Association, click here. For the principles and techniques of behavior change, click here.

Positive Parenting Strategies: Small Changes with Big Results

In a world dominated by electronic devices, many of us worry about the longterm impact on our children, especially those who get hooked on screen time at an early age. What is a good age to introduce screens? How much time is too much? To what extent are very young children learning useful things from screen time? What beneficial experiences are children missing when they spend hours each day passively viewing or interacting with electronic devices? And how about our own use of devices and the effects on our children and our relationship with them?Dr. Megan Gunnar, a world-renown expert from the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Child Development (and grandmother to two adorable infants), joins Marti &amp; Erin for an information-packed, thought-provoking discussion of this timely topic. Listen and learn what you can do to help make sure you and your child take advantage of digital technology, but don’t let it take control of your life! This episode of Mom Enough is brought to you by Help Me Grow – MN, a longtime supporting partner of Mom Enough.WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SCREEN TIME AND YOUNG CHILDREN?The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for babies before 18 months of age and only a small dose of high-quality material beyond that age. What concerns did this week’s Mom Enough guest raise about screen time in very early childhood? In what ways can parents mediate the effects of screen time to reduce harm and enhance learning? Based on what you learned in this discussion, what do you think you are doing well and what would you like to improve in terms of the way you and your family are using electronic devices?WANT TO LEARN MORE?❉ IMPORTANT TIPS TO MANAGE YOUR KIDS' SCREEN USE. Check out this resource from Mom Enough and Comcast to help your child make the most of the online world and screens, while also keeping them safe when they surf the web.❉ THE IMPACT OF MEDIA ON CHILDREN’S BEHAVIOR &amp; DEVELOPMENT. Douglas Gentile, psychology professor at Iowa State University and a leading researcher on children and the impact of media, joins Marti &amp; Erin for an information-packed discussion every parent should hear. Take special note of the power of parents to prevent the negative effects of media!❉ MONITORING AND MANAGING YOUR CHILD'S USE OF SCREENS. Mom Enough partnered with Comcast to let you know about new resources for monitoring and managing your children’s screen use. Learn more in this video.

In a world dominated by electronic devices, many of us worry about the longterm impact on our children, especially those who get hooked on screen time at an early age. What is a good age to introduce screens? How much time is too much? To what extent are very young children learning useful things from screen time? What beneficial experiences are children missing when they spend hours each day passively viewing or interacting with electronic devices? And how about our own use of devices and the effects on our children and our relationship with them? Dr. Megan Gunnar, a world-renown expert from the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Child Development (and grandmother to two adorable infants), joins Marti &amp; Erin for an information-packed, thought-provoking discussion of this timely topic. Listen and learn what you can do to help make sure you and your child take advantage of digital technology, but don’t let it take control of your life! This episode of Mom Enough is brought to you by Help Me Grow – MN, a longtime supporting partner of Mom Enough. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SCREEN TIME AND YOUNG CHILDREN? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for babies before 18 months of age and only a small dose of high-quality material beyond that age. What concerns did this week’s Mom Enough guest raise about screen time in very early childhood? In what ways can parents mediate the effects of screen time to reduce harm and enhance learning? Based on what you learned in this discussion, what do you think you are doing well and what would you like to improve in terms of the way you and your family are using electronic devices? WANT TO LEARN MORE? ❉ IMPORTANT TIPS TO MANAGE YOUR KIDS' SCREEN USE. Check out this resource from Mom Enough and Comcast to help your child make the most of the online world and screens, while also keeping them safe when they surf the web. ❉ THE IMPACT OF MEDIA ON CHILDREN’S BEHAVIOR &amp; DEVELOPMENT. Douglas Gentile, psychology professor at Iowa State University and a leading researcher on children and the impact of media, joins Marti &amp; Erin for an information-packed discussion every parent should hear. Take special note of the power of parents to prevent the negative effects of media! ❉ MONITORING AND MANAGING YOUR CHILD'S USE OF SCREENS. Mom Enough partnered with Comcast to let you know about new resources for monitoring and managing your children’s screen use. Learn more in this video.

Screen Time in Early Childhood: Concerns, Opportunities and Realistic Guidelines

It can be difficult to think toddlers are terrific when they are throwing a tantrum at the grocery store, rejecting the fancy new potty chair you bought or shouting “No!” in response to nearly every request you make. But the toddler period really is a time of extraordinary learning and development, and even the most annoying behaviors signal some of those exciting changes.Judy Schumacher is a family educator, mom, grandma and author of “Terrific Toddlers!” She joins Marti for a rich discussion of how to understand the behavior of toddlers and guide them to use all that energy and newfound independence in more constructive ways.Why do you think tantrums and negativism are so common in toddlers? What is the developmental meaning of those behaviors? What practical tips or helpful principles did you get from this Mom Enough discussion?Related Resources:Toddlers &amp; Tantrums tip sheet by Dr. Marti Erickson

It can be difficult to think toddlers are terrific when they are throwing a tantrum at the grocery store, rejecting the fancy new potty chair you bought or shouting “No!” in response to nearly every request you make. But the toddler period really is a time of extraordinary learning and development, and even the most annoying behaviors signal some of those exciting changes. Judy Schumacher is a family educator, mom, grandma and author of “Terrific Toddlers!” She joins Marti for a rich discussion of how to understand the behavior of toddlers and guide them to use all that energy and newfound independence in more constructive ways. Why do you think tantrums and negativism are so common in toddlers? What is the developmental meaning of those behaviors? What practical tips or helpful principles did you get from this Mom Enough discussion? Related Resources: Toddlers &amp; Tantrums tip sheet by Dr. Marti Erickson

The “Terrible Twos” Reconsidered: Practical Tips for Meeting the Challenges and Discovering the Joys of Your Terrific Toddler

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