Most parents would like to see their children calm and happy and are quick to step in and smooth the way when a problem or challenging situation threatens their happiness. But as Marti explained sometimes helping in the short-run is NOT so helpful in the long-run and may leave children ill-prepared to manage life’s unavoidable challenges. …
How early should you start your child writing and what are fun and effective ways to help your child discover the power of the written word? Mastery of the written word is essential in nearly all walks of life, and success begins early. But that doesn’t mean drilling your toddler on letters and words….
You’re not alone, but this week’s Mom Enough show can put you and your child on a more positive path! If we were to watch a video of a day in our life with our child, we might see that most of our energy goes into correcting misbehavior – often with less than stellar…
You won’t want to miss this week’s Mom Enough discussion about how to support the family throughout their journey! A couple’s announcement of their decision to adopt often is at the midpoint of a journey that began long ago with dreams of their imagined family. As the prospective parents deal with all the uncertainties,…
Tune into this week’s provocative discussion about alternative approaches with Dr. Marilyn Wedge. In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the number of children receiving medication for ADHD and other psychiatric diagnoses. This week’s guest, family therapist Dr. Marilyn Wedge, is author of a powerful book challenging these practices and offering…
