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	<title>Mom Enough</title>
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	<description>the moms our children need, the women we want to be</description>
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	<itunes:summary>the moms our children need, the women we want to be</itunes:summary>
	<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:name>Mom Enough</itunes:name>
		<itunes:email>stacydowns@gmail.com</itunes:email>
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	<managingEditor>stacydowns@gmail.com (Mom Enough)</managingEditor>
	<itunes:subtitle>the moms our children need, the women we want to be</itunes:subtitle>
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		<title>Fresh Perspectives on Bullying: A Conversation with Author Emily Bazelon</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/05/fresh-perspectives-on-bullying-a-conversation-with-author-emily-bazelon</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/05/fresh-perspectives-on-bullying-a-conversation-with-author-emily-bazelon#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 06:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many of us believe that bullying is more rampant today than in previous decades But is that true? And how do technology and social media shape bullying behavior and its impact today? Most important, what should we be doing to support a deeper understanding of – and more effective response to – this complex problem?...]]></description>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Many of us believe that bullying is more rampant today than in previous decades But is that true? And how do technology and social media shape bullying behavior and its impact today? Most important, what should we be doing to support a deeper understan...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Many of us believe that bullying is more rampant today than in previous decades But is that true? And how do technology and social media shape bullying behavior and its impact today? Most important, what should we be doing to support a deeper understanding of – and more effective response to – this complex problem? Marti &amp; Erin explore these and other questions with Emily Bazelon, Senior Editor of Slate and frequent guest on Comedy Central’s Colbert Report, who has written a fresh and thoughtful book on bullying, Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy.

 

This week’s Mom Enough guest highlights the importance of building a peer culture that does not accept bullying behavior. What do you think you can do with your own children to promote this? Share your thoughts in the REPLY space below!

 

For the PACER National Bullying Prevention Center, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>25:43</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Time to celebrate other &#8216;mothers,&#8217; too</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/05/time-to-celebrate-other-mothers-too</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/05/time-to-celebrate-other-mothers-too#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 06:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[in the press]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bond]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Star Tribune]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=4619</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When talking about an influential woman in our lives, we often say: “She’s like a mom to me.” She can be anyone: a favorite teacher, a cool aunt, a family friend. She can work in the cubicle next to you, live down the street or be a member of your cooking club. &#160; Women who...]]></description>
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		<title>Using Your Mom Enough bags</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/05/mom-enough-envirosax-bags</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/05/mom-enough-envirosax-bags#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 17:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[on our minds]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=4570</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Send us a picture of you using a Mom Enough bag somewhere near or far! And if you&#8217;re looking for instructions on how to fold your Envirosax &#8211; it rolls up to the size of a piece of sushi &#8211; see the graphic below.]]></description>
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		<title>Spot the signs: &#8216;baby blues&#8217; or postpartum depression</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/05/spot-the-signs-baby-blues-or-postpartum-depression</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/05/spot-the-signs-baby-blues-or-postpartum-depression#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 17:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[tv appearances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KARE 11]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-care]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=4598</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many women experience &#8220;the blues&#8221; in the days or weeks following the birth of a baby. In most cases this period of mild depression passes naturally within a couple of weeks, with no lasting harm to mother or baby. But for some mothers this natural period of transition becomes a more serious, longer-lasting depression that...]]></description>
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		<title>Mental Health, a Family Affair: How Managing Your Own Stress and Emotions Supports Your Child’s Health and Wellbeing</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/05/mental-health-a-family-affair-how-managing-your-own-stress-and-emotions-supports-your-childs-health-and-wellbeing</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/05/mental-health-a-family-affair-how-managing-your-own-stress-and-emotions-supports-your-childs-health-and-wellbeing#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 06:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. David's Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=4527</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s hard to be “mom enough” or “dad enough” even under the best of circumstances. But when stress, frustration or exhaustion consume us, parenting can feel downright impossible. But there are strategies we can use to reduce our stress and manage our feelings – strategies that will pay off for us, our children and our...]]></description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>It’s hard to be “mom enough” or “dad enough” even under the best of circumstances. But when stress, frustration or exhaustion consume us, parenting can feel downright impossible. But there are strategies we can use to reduce our stress and manage our f...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>It’s hard to be “mom enough” or “dad enough” even under the best of circumstances. But when stress, frustration or exhaustion consume us, parenting can feel downright impossible. But there are strategies we can use to reduce our stress and manage our feelings – strategies that will pay off for us, our children and our whole family. This week’s Mom Enough guest, Cheryl Lundsgaard from St. David’s Center for Child &amp; Family Development, brings years of experience as a therapist and clinical supervisor (and mom!) to this week’s discussion of how to move toward more positive patterns of stress management, with long-term benefits for all.

 

Think of a recent time when your stress level began to overwhelm you. What did you do, both personally and in relation to others around you? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For a tip sheet on recognizing and managing parental anxiety, click here.

For The Berenstain Bears&#039; Too Much Pressure, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>24:02</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Reading for Joy and Learning: Simple, Effective Ways to Help Your Child Become a Lifelong Reader</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/04/reading-for-joy-and-learning-simple-effective-ways-to-help-your-child-become-a-lifelong-reader</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/04/reading-for-joy-and-learning-simple-effective-ways-to-help-your-child-become-a-lifelong-reader#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[language]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reading]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[school success]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Teaching reading is not only the school’s responsibility; we parents play a huge role in nurturing our children’s love of reading and promoting their skills. And this doesn’t mean drill and drudgery! Laura Hanson, a reading specialist in the Edina Public Schools, brings a wealth of easy, fun, effective ways to choose and use books...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>language,literacy,parenting,reading,school success</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Teaching reading is not only the school’s responsibility; we parents play a huge role in nurturing our children’s love of reading and promoting their skills. And this doesn’t mean drill and drudgery! Laura Hanson,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Teaching reading is not only the school’s responsibility; we parents play a huge role in nurturing our children’s love of reading and promoting their skills. And this doesn’t mean drill and drudgery! Laura Hanson, a reading specialist in the Edina Public Schools, brings a wealth of easy, fun, effective ways to choose and use books to ignite a child’s love of learning. She challenges us to keep reading aloud with our children long after the preschool years and even suggests word games for drive time that will build skills and enliven a trip.

 

What have you found to be effective ways to support your children’s skills and interest in reading? Share your thoughts in the REPLY space below!

 

For Laura&#039;s handout on Choosing Books for Children, click here.

For Laura&#039;s Book Lists for Read-Alouds and Independent Reading, click here.

For the How to Read Out Loud with Your Baby or Toddler video by ScholasticParents, click here.

For the How to Read Out Loud with Your Preschooler video by ScholasticParents, click here.

For the How to Read Out Loud to Your Gradeschooler video by ScholasticParents, click here.

For the How to Read Out Loud to Your Pre-Teen video by ScholasticParents, click here.

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		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>23:20</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Preventing Child Abuse: What We Can Do and Why It Matters</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/04/preventing-child-abuse-what-can-we-do-and-why-it-matters</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/04/preventing-child-abuse-what-can-we-do-and-why-it-matters#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[abuse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=4539</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, but this is a year-round problem that needs year-round solutions. And we all can play a part. Jim Hmurovich is President of Prevent Child Abuse America and, in previous work in corrections and child welfare, he witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of abuse. This difficult topic also has been...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>abuse,depression,parenting,safety</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, but this is a year-round problem that needs year-round solutions. And we all can play a part. Jim Hmurovich is President of Prevent Child Abuse America and, in previous work in corrections and child welfare,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, but this is a year-round problem that needs year-round solutions. And we all can play a part. Jim Hmurovich is President of Prevent Child Abuse America and, in previous work in corrections and child welfare, he witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of abuse. This difficult topic also has been the focus of much of Marti’s research and speaking, so you won’t want to miss this important discussion about why and how we need to work together to ensure that no child has to suffer the pain of abuse or neglect.

 

What ideas did you get from this Mom Enough show about how you could help prevent abuse in your community? Share your thoughts in the REPLY space below!

 

For Prevent Child Abuse America, click here.

For the Changing The Way We Think About Prevention blog, click here.

For Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>19:46</itunes:duration>
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		<title>The Power of Parents: How To Protect Your Child from the Dangers of Underage Drinking</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/04/the-power-of-parents-how-to-protect-your-child-from-the-dangers-of-underage-drinking</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/04/the-power-of-parents-how-to-protect-your-child-from-the-dangers-of-underage-drinking#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alcohol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[driving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=4502</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Research shows that children are much more likely to engage in underage drinking than parents often believe. And pretending it isn’t so just doesn’t work. But research also shows that parents are the biggest influence on children’s decisions about drinking. So, when and how should we talk with our children about alcohol? As this week’s...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>alcohol,driving,health,parenting</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Research shows that children are much more likely to engage in underage drinking than parents often believe. And pretending it isn’t so just doesn’t work. But research also shows that parents are the biggest influence on children’s decisions about drin...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Research shows that children are much more likely to engage in underage drinking than parents often believe. And pretending it isn’t so just doesn’t work. But research also shows that parents are the biggest influence on children’s decisions about drinking. So, when and how should we talk with our children about alcohol? As this week’s Mom Enough guest Lindsey Carlson explains, MADD has the tools to help us take on this important issue. And since April 21 is “PowerTalk 21” day, this is a perfect time to get informed and empowered!

 

What did your parents teach you about alcohol, both in words and behavior? How did that work for you? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For more information about PowerTalk 21, click here.

For the Power of Parents, click here.

To download the parent handbook, click here.

For the Youth and Parent Pledge Form, click here.

For tips on talking to your teen about alcohol, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>17:06</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Growing Safe Drivers: Parents Make the Difference!</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/04/growing-safe-drivers-parents-make-the-difference</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/04/growing-safe-drivers-parents-make-the-difference#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Department of Public Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[driving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teen]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=4475</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Turning your teen loose with the family car is an anxious moment for most of us parents – and for good reason, given that car accidents are the number one cause of death for people 15 – 19 years of age. But the good news is we have much greater impact on our children’s driving...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>Department of Public Safety,driving,safety,teen</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Turning your teen loose with the family car is an anxious moment for most of us parents – and for good reason, given that car accidents are the number one cause of death for people 15 – 19 years of age. But the good news is we have much greater impact ...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Turning your teen loose with the family car is an anxious moment for most of us parents – and for good reason, given that car accidents are the number one cause of death for people 15 – 19 years of age. But the good news is we have much greater impact on our children’s driving habits than we often realize. Gordy Pehrson, Youth Traffic Safety Coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (Office of Traffic Safety), has the information we all need to help our children become the safest drivers they can be. His important message should empower all of us to know the laws governing teen drivers and to go beyond the law in setting clear expectations and limits – and being a clear example – for our children.

 

What new information did you learn in this Mom Enough show about laws for teen drivers? What ideas did you get for being a strong parent in ensuring that your child drives responsibly? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space!

 

For a parent&#039;s role in developing a safe teen driver, click here.

For the Parent/Teen Driver Awareness Class outline and discussion guide, click here.

For a driving contract between a teen and parent, click here.

For register your teen driver for a collision avoidance class, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>22:56</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Letting children learn from the consequences of their behavior and choices</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/04/letting-children-learn-from-the-consequences-of-their-behavior-and-choices</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/04/letting-children-learn-from-the-consequences-of-their-behavior-and-choices#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most parents want to do everything in their power to give their kids a happy childhood, but sometimes their best intentions can backfire. If they do too much to make life easy for the children, they might deprive them of a chance to build the skills they will need to navigate life&#8217;s ups and downs....]]></description>
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		<title>Let’s Get Outside: Tips for Parents and Teachers from an Environmental Educator and Creative Dad</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/04/lets-get-outside-tips-for-parents-and-teachers-from-an-environmental-educator-and-creative-dad</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/04/lets-get-outside-tips-for-parents-and-teachers-from-an-environmental-educator-and-creative-dad#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 06:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[April is Let’s G.O. (Get Outside) month, a great time to remind yourself why being out in nature is so important to your children’s health and well-being – and your own! This week’s Mom Enough guest, Jeff Ledermann, has spent the last 20 years working with the Minnesota Department of Education to help educators integrate...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>health,Nature Deficit Disorder,school success</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>April is Let’s G.O. (Get Outside) month, a great time to remind yourself why being out in nature is so important to your children’s health and well-being – and your own! This week’s Mom Enough guest, Jeff Ledermann,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>April is Let’s G.O. (Get Outside) month, a great time to remind yourself why being out in nature is so important to your children’s health and well-being – and your own! This week’s Mom Enough guest, Jeff Ledermann, has spent the last 20 years working with the Minnesota Department of Education to help educators integrate nature and the outdoors into their teaching. And, as the father of two daughters, he has come up with some fun ways to support them in building a healthy, outdoor lifestyle, including starting a Fishing Daughters Club. Jeff and Marti and Erin are kindred spirits when it comes to getting the whole family outside and we’re sure you’ll want to put some of Jeff’s helpful ideas into practice in your family.

 

After this discussion, stay tuned to a brief Relationships that Nurture feature, with Sarah Rehman from St. David’s Center for Child &amp; Family Development talking about the importance of inclusion of children with special needs in everyday activities with their typically developing peers.

 

On a typical day, how much time does your child spend outside? How about you? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For the Children &amp; Nature Network&#039;s Natural Families Network and tool kit, click here.

For resources to plan an outdoor family adventure in Minnesota, click here.

For the Minnesota Children &amp; Nature Connection, click here.

For information on Let&#039;s G.O.! (Get Outside), click here.

To read more about Jeff&#039;s experience with the Fishing Daughters Club, click here.

For the Value of Inclusion tip sheet, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>27:51</itunes:duration>
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		<title>The Achievement Gap: Why It Matters and What We Can Do</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/03/4424</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/03/4424#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[learning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We hear often about the achievement gap, the term used to describe wide disparities in educational outcomes among children of different ethnic backgrounds. For example, although Minnesota historically has ranked well overall on measures of educational attainment, Latino children in Minnesota rank the worst in the nation when it comes to the achievement gap and...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>learning</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>We hear often about the achievement gap, the term used to describe wide disparities in educational outcomes among children of different ethnic backgrounds. For example, although Minnesota historically has ranked well overall on measures of educational ...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>We hear often about the achievement gap, the term used to describe wide disparities in educational outcomes among children of different ethnic backgrounds. For example, although Minnesota historically has ranked well overall on measures of educational attainment, Latino children in Minnesota rank the worst in the nation when it comes to the achievement gap and high school 4-year graduation rates. Given that Latinos are the fastest-growing demographic in Minnesota and the U.S., this gap has huge consequences for our society. This week’s Mom Enough guest, Hector Garcia, is an immigrant from Mexico who became a successful businessman and advisor to policy-makers. He has devoted countless volunteer hours leading efforts to close the achievement gap by investing in early childhood care and education. He draws on all of that experience in this serious and thoughtful conversation with Marti &amp; Erin. As parents, we can be a powerful force in working to make sure all children have a chance to succeed. Tune in, be informed, and reflect on what will make a difference.

 

How do you see evidence of the achievement gap in your community? What is being done in the schools and elsewhere to give all children a chance to succeed? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For links to Success By 6, click here and click here.

For study on Northfield (TORCH) and other programs and schools, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>31:58</itunes:duration>
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		<title>The Place of Medications in Children’s Treatment: A Conversation with Psychiatrist Elizabeth Reeve</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/03/the-place-of-medications-in-childrens-treatment-a-conversation-with-psychiatrist-elizabeth-reeve</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/03/the-place-of-medications-in-childrens-treatment-a-conversation-with-psychiatrist-elizabeth-reeve#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attention difficulty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As parents, we often have strong reactions to the idea of medicating our children because of emotional or behavioral problems. But, as this week’s Mom Enough guest knows, medication sometimes can free a child to learn and play and thrive. Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Elizabeth Reeve joins Marti &#38; Erin for a thoughtful and...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>ADHD,anxiety,attention difficulty,depression,medication</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>As parents, we often have strong reactions to the idea of medicating our children because of emotional or behavioral problems. But, as this week’s Mom Enough guest knows, medication sometimes can free a child to learn and play and thrive.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>As parents, we often have strong reactions to the idea of medicating our children because of emotional or behavioral problems. But, as this week’s Mom Enough guest knows, medication sometimes can free a child to learn and play and thrive. Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Elizabeth Reeve joins Marti &amp; Erin for a thoughtful and informative discussion about the proper place of medication in a child’s treatment, how to explain the need for medication to the child, and how to head off inappropriate use of these prescription drugs.

 

Has a child in your family or circle of friends taken medication for ADHD or anxiety or some other emotional or behavior problem? What is your understanding of how the medication contributed to improvement in the child’s learning behavior or happiness? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For Elizabeth&#039;s show on living with autism, click here.

For Elizabeth&#039;s book aimed at young people with ASD, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>21:22</itunes:duration>
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		<title>How to help your child get ready for summer camp</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/03/how-to-help-your-child-get-ready-for-summer-camp</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/03/how-to-help-your-child-get-ready-for-summer-camp#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[emotional development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[independence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KARE 11]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we ease toward spring and start to dream of summer, many Minnesota kids are looking forward to camp as part of their summer fun. But how do you know if your child is ready to leave you and head off into the woods for a week or more? And if your child is a...]]></description>
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		<title>Baby Blues or Depression: What You Need to Know and Where You Can Turn for Help</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/03/baby-blues-or-depression-what-you-need-to-know-and-where-you-can-turn-for-help</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/03/baby-blues-or-depression-what-you-need-to-know-and-where-you-can-turn-for-help#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-care]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A majority of new moms – and a fair number of dads – experience what is commonly known as the “baby blues.” But when the sadness and emotional turmoil last for more than two weeks, it’s time for professional help to determine if this is more than a passing period of adjustment. In this week’s...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>depression,health,self-care</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>A majority of new moms – and a fair number of dads – experience what is commonly known as the “baby blues.” But when the sadness and emotional turmoil last for more than two weeks, it’s time for professional help to determine if this is more than a pas...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>A majority of new moms – and a fair number of dads – experience what is commonly known as the “baby blues.” But when the sadness and emotional turmoil last for more than two weeks, it’s time for professional help to determine if this is more than a passing period of adjustment. In this week’s Mom Enough show, Crystal Clancy joins Marti &amp; Erin for an important discussion of what we all should know about the signs of postpartum depression, the shame and stiga that too often prevent parents from getting treatment, and the resources that can help families move toward health and happiness.

 

Have you or someone close to you experienced depression or even the milder “baby blues”? What was it like and who was there to offer help and support? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For Crystal&#039;s blog, click here.

For the Pregnancy and Postpartum Support MN HelpLine, click here.

For Postpartum Support International, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>23:09</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Moving Beyond “Good Cop, Bad Cop”: Strategies for Presenting a United Front as Parents</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/03/moving-beyond-good-cop-bad-cop-strategies-for-presenting-a-united-front-as-parents</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/03/moving-beyond-good-cop-bad-cop-strategies-for-presenting-a-united-front-as-parents#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disagreement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[discipline]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mom Enough hosts Marti &#38; Erin have heard from a lot of parents who get frustrated with always being the disciplinarian while their partner is the “fun parent.” In fact, Marti &#38; Erin occasionally have complained that they more often get stuck in the “tough guy role&#8221; than the dads of their kids do. But,...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>disagreement,discipline,parenting</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Mom Enough hosts Marti &amp; Erin have heard from a lot of parents who get frustrated with always being the disciplinarian while their partner is the “fun parent.” In fact, Marti &amp; Erin occasionally have complained that they more often get stuck in the “to...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Mom Enough hosts Marti &amp; Erin have heard from a lot of parents who get frustrated with always being the disciplinarian while their partner is the “fun parent.” In fact, Marti &amp; Erin occasionally have complained that they more often get stuck in the “tough guy role&quot; than the dads of their kids do. But, drawing on their professional background as well as their successes and failures as moms, they have helpful guidance about the type of discipline that is most effective in the long run. And they have some great tips on how you and your co-parent can get on the same page, not only for the sake of your children but for the benefits for your own relationship.

 

After this discussion, stay tuned for a brief Relationships that Nurture with Robin Campbell from St. David’s Center for Child &amp; Family Development, talking about the importance of unstructured outdoor play in your child’s development.

 

To what extent do you and your partner or co-parent agree on discipline and behavior expectations for your child? Think of a time when you did not present a united front: How did your child respond? How did you feel? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

To visit the Everyday Parent to Parent Forum, click here.

For Marti&#039;s advice for a parent who&#039;s a softie, click here.

For Marti&#039;s advice for creating a united parenting front, click here.

For the Getting Kids Outdoors tip sheet, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>27:07</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Can you spell o-v-e-r-p-a-r-e-n-t-i-n-g?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/03/can-you-spell-o-v-e-r-p-a-r-e-n-t-i-n-g</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/03/can-you-spell-o-v-e-r-p-a-r-e-n-t-i-n-g#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:04:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[in the press]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[homework]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[independence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[school success]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Star Tribune]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Children need to develop a sense of being able to master a variety of daily living skills so they will feel competent to navigate tough situations when the time comes, she said. “Parents have a big responsibility during those early elementary years,” Marti said. “They have to work with their kids on things like time...]]></description>
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		<title>Bottled Up: A Candid Conversation about Breastfeeding with Author Suzanne Barston</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/02/bottled-up-a-candid-conversation-about-breastfeeding-with-author-suzanne-barston</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/02/bottled-up-a-candid-conversation-about-breastfeeding-with-author-suzanne-barston#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bond]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[breastfeeding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eating]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There is compelling evidence of the benefits associated with breastfeeding, from nutritional value to enhanced immunity to plain old convenience. But, for a variety of reasons, not all moms can or will breastfeed. And even those who do may stop short of the 12 months recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other health...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>bond,breastfeeding,eating</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>There is compelling evidence of the benefits associated with breastfeeding, from nutritional value to enhanced immunity to plain old convenience. But, for a variety of reasons, not all moms can or will breastfeed.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>There is compelling evidence of the benefits associated with breastfeeding, from nutritional value to enhanced immunity to plain old convenience. But, for a variety of reasons, not all moms can or will breastfeed. And even those who do may stop short of the 12 months recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other health groups. So does that mean their children’s development will be compromised? Does it mean these mothers are not “mom enough”? Journalist and mom Suzanne Barston dared to ask those questions and more in her thoughtful book, Bottled Up: How the Way we Feed Babies Has Come to Define Motherhood and Why It Shouldn’t. Tune into this interesting and thought-provoking discussion!

 

What factors influenced your decision to breastfeed or bottle feed your child? What challenges did you face along the way? Where did you find support, whatever your feeding choice? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space!

 

For the Fearless Formula Feeder blog, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>23:47</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Traveling with Young Children</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/02/traveling-with-young-children</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/02/traveling-with-young-children#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Flying with babies or young children can be stressful for everyone involved. So what can parents do to be prepared for those fussy moments? And how can fellow passengers help ease the stress for both parents and children? Here are tips Marti shared with KARE 11 News at 11 host Pat Evans to help make...]]></description>
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		<title>Homework Sanity: A Conversation with Author Roger Wilkinson</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/02/homework-sanity-a-conversation-with-author-roger-wilkinson</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/02/homework-sanity-a-conversation-with-author-roger-wilkinson#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[literacy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re like most parents today, chance are you’ve found yourself questioning why your kids have so much more homework than you had when you were their age. You may question the purpose of assignments or wonder why you can’t figure the work out, let alone help your child. This week’s Mom Enough guest, Roger...]]></description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>If you’re like most parents today, chance are you’ve found yourself questioning why your kids have so much more homework than you had when you were their age. You may question the purpose of assignments or wonder why you can’t figure the work out,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>If you’re like most parents today, chance are you’ve found yourself questioning why your kids have so much more homework than you had when you were their age. You may question the purpose of assignments or wonder why you can’t figure the work out, let alone help your child. This week’s Mom Enough guest, Roger Wilkinson, is a longtime private tutor who has written a new book on homework, and he has tips and insights on how to know if your child’s assignments are appropriate, how to support your child’s learning and how to approach your child’s teachers with concerns.

At the end of this discussion, stay tuned for this month’s Relationships that Nurture feature with Stephanie Combey from St. David’s Center for Child &amp; Family Development, talking with Marti about how to foster compassion in your child.

 

For the Fostering Compassionate Children tip sheet, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>26:22</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Our First Fundraising Experience</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/02/4221</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/02/4221#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:13:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[on our minds]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[My third-grader signed up for something new last week: softball. We also signed up for something else new: required fundraising. &#160; Anna was equally excited about her new uniform and the discount cards for area businesses that she needed to sell. While I buy something or donate money to pretty much every school fundraiser that...]]></description>
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		<title>Living with Autism: Hopeful, Helpful Tips from Moms Who Know</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/02/living-with-autism-hopeful-helpful-tips-from-moms-who-know</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/02/living-with-autism-hopeful-helpful-tips-from-moms-who-know#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Child psychiatrist Elizabeth Reeve and children’s author Elizabeth Verdick have more in common than a first name; both are moms of sons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They pooled their experience and talent to write a book aimed at young people with ASD, but Marti &#38; Erin see this clear, engaging, practical book as a...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>autism,emotional development,school success,social development</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Child psychiatrist Elizabeth Reeve and children’s author Elizabeth Verdick have more in common than a first name; both are moms of sons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They pooled their experience and talent to write a book aimed at young people w...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Child psychiatrist Elizabeth Reeve and children’s author Elizabeth Verdick have more in common than a first name; both are moms of sons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They pooled their experience and talent to write a book aimed at young people with ASD, but Marti &amp; Erin see this clear, engaging, practical book as a great resource for anyone who knows a person with ASD – and who doesn’t? Tune into this week’s Mom Enough show to hear these mothers’ stories of life with their sons and how they have helped them navigate the social and emotional challenges they confront at home, at school and in the larger world.

 

Do you know a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? What are some of the ways they respond differently than typically-developing children to ordinary social situations at school or work? Share your thoughts in the REPLY space below!

 

For our show on helping children with ASD find social enjoyment with guest John Merges, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>25:35</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Bullied: How Teachers, Parents and Children Can Put a Stop to Bullying</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/02/bullied-how-teachers-parents-and-children-can-put-a-stop-to-bullying</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/02/bullied-how-teachers-parents-and-children-can-put-a-stop-to-bullying#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bully]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[depression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When a child is bullied in words or actions the pain can last a lifetime. Even witnessing bullying can lead to anxiety and depression. Children who bully also are at high risk for a host of long-term problems, so it’s in everyone’s interest to bring an end to this widespread problem. After classmates taunted Carrie...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>anxiety,bully,depression,relationship</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>When a child is bullied in words or actions the pain can last a lifetime. Even witnessing bullying can lead to anxiety and depression. Children who bully also are at high risk for a host of long-term problems,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>When a child is bullied in words or actions the pain can last a lifetime. Even witnessing bullying can lead to anxiety and depression. Children who bully also are at high risk for a host of long-term problems, so it’s in everyone’s interest to bring an end to this widespread problem. After classmates taunted Carrie Goldman’s adopted daughter for carrying a Star Wars lunchbox, Carrie’s subsequent blog hit the national news. The outpouring of support she and her daughter received inspired Carrie to write Bullied, a book that is packed with proven tips for helping victims, bystanders and bullies themselves turn these destructive patterns around. Don’t miss this important Mom Enough conversation!

 

Do you remember being bullied as a child? How did you feel and what did you do about it? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For Carrie&#039;s blog, click here.

For Nicki Crick&#039;s research on relational aggression in girls, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>28:41</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Marti &amp; Erin visit Belize</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/01/marti-erin-visit-belize</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/01/marti-erin-visit-belize#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[on our minds]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Enjoy a few photos from Marti &#38; Erin&#8217;s January 2013 trip to Belize. This was a family trip, but only for the adults this time. With the changing weather conditions and nearby jellyfish, it sounds like that was a good decision! &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Parenting Through Divorce</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/01/parenting-through-divorce</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/01/parenting-through-divorce#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[tv appearances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[divorce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KARE 11]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=4173</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Even under the best of family conditions parents often disagree about how to parent &#8211; how to discipline, how to handle money, how much freedom a child should have. But during or following a family break-up, these disagreements can be magnified, taking on the emotional baggage of the animosity that led to divorce in the...]]></description>
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		<title>The Whole-Brain Child: Innovative Strategies for Nurturing Your Child’s Developing Mind</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/01/the-whole-brain-child-innovative-strategies-for-nurturing-your-childs-developing-mind</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/01/the-whole-brain-child-innovative-strategies-for-nurturing-your-childs-developing-mind#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attention difficulty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[balance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotional development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tantrum]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=4150</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We all have experienced those moments when our child’s ability to reason seems to fly out the window and raw emotion takes over. Maybe we counter our child’s intense feelings with words of comfort and calm. Or maybe our own frustration rises and we begin to spin out of control. This week’s Mom Enough guest,...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>attention difficulty,balance,emotional development,tantrum</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>We all have experienced those moments when our child’s ability to reason seems to fly out the window and raw emotion takes over. Maybe we counter our child’s intense feelings with words of comfort and calm.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>We all have experienced those moments when our child’s ability to reason seems to fly out the window and raw emotion takes over. Maybe we counter our child’s intense feelings with words of comfort and calm. Or maybe our own frustration rises and we begin to spin out of control. This week’s Mom Enough guest, UCLA clinical psychiatry professor and popular author Dr. Dan 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. Marti &amp; Erin are excited to use this framework with the children in their life and they think you will be too!

 

Think of a recent time when your child had a meltdown, a tantrum or an outburst of anger. How could you have reflected back to your child what was happening in his or her brain? How could this approach help you become more mindful of when your own “downstairs brain” begins to overwhelm your “upstairs brain,” to use Dr. Siegel’s terms? Share your thoughts in the REPLY space below!

 

For The Whole-Brain Child, click here.

For The Mindsight Institute, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>26:42</itunes:duration>
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		<title>What My Kids Learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. in School</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/01/what-my-kids-learned-about-martin-luther-king-jr-in-school</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/01/what-my-kids-learned-about-martin-luther-king-jr-in-school#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:34:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[on our minds]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[After school yesterday, my kids told me what they learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. My kindergartner seemed to know the most… or maybe he just likes talking with me the most. &#160; What Johnny learned in his kindergarten class (these are direct quotes from all my kids, and the information may not be 100%...]]></description>
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		<title>Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders: Reasons, Strategies and Resources for Moving Forward</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/01/picky-eaters-vs-problem-feeders-reasons-strategies-and-resources-for-moving-forward</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/01/picky-eaters-vs-problem-feeders-reasons-strategies-and-resources-for-moving-forward#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[developmental problems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. David's Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Feeding our children, at any age, is the most basic way we nurture them and support their health and development. But too often mealtime becomes a battleground and a source of stress for the whole family. This week’s Mom Enough guest, Occupational Therapist Robin Campbell from St. David’s Center for Child &#38; Family Development, brings...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>developmental problems,eating,St. David&#039;s Center,stress</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Feeding our children, at any age, is the most basic way we nurture them and support their health and development. But too often mealtime becomes a battleground and a source of stress for the whole family. This week’s Mom Enough guest,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Feeding our children, at any age, is the most basic way we nurture them and support their health and development. But too often mealtime becomes a battleground and a source of stress for the whole family. This week’s Mom Enough guest, Occupational Therapist Robin Campbell from St. David’s Center for Child &amp; Family Development, brings years of experience and wisdom to this discussion of how to take the stress out of mealtime, how to identify underlying reasons for your child’s food challenges, and how to know when professional help is in order.

 

What challenges have you encountered with your child’s eating and how has that varied at different stages of development? What strategies have you found to be effective in helping your child through these challenges? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For recommendations for picky eaters and warning signs for problem feeders, click here.

For helping children learn to eat tips, click here.

For St. David&#039;s Center for Child &amp; Family Development, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>32:14</itunes:duration>
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		<title>How Children Succeed: A Conversation with Author Paul Tough</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/01/how-children-succeed-a-conversation-with-author-paul-tough</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/01/how-children-succeed-a-conversation-with-author-paul-tough#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[helicopter parent]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[independence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[learning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[school success]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=4100</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We all want our children to succeed in school and life, but the qualities we think are most important are not always what matter most. After years of writing about education and child development for New York Times Magazine and other major publications, Paul Tough set out to learn from researchers and educators throughout the...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>helicopter parent,independence,learning,parenting,school success</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>We all want our children to succeed in school and life, but the qualities we think are most important are not always what matter most. After years of writing about education and child development for New York Times Magazine and other major publications,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>We all want our children to succeed in school and life, but the qualities we think are most important are not always what matter most. After years of writing about education and child development for New York Times Magazine and other major publications, Paul Tough set out to learn from researchers and educators throughout the U.S. about what allows kids to thrive, often even in the face of great odds. His findings became the bestseller How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity &amp; the Hidden Power of Character. Marti &amp; Erin were delighted to have Paul join them for this week’s conversation about what he has learned through the writing of this book, as well as how Paul thinks this will influence the choices he makes in raising his own young son.

 

Are there some things we, as a society, emphasize too much in trying to promote a child’s success? Are there some things we should emphasize more? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>21:28</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Super Glue vs. My 5-year-old</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/01/super-glue-vs-my-5-year-old</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/01/super-glue-vs-my-5-year-old#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[on our minds]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As I helped Anna, my third-grader, research natural landforms of North America on the internet last night, my five-year-old son ran into my office crying and scared because he had super glue on his fingers. (Johnny saw me use the new super glue bottle with a brush to fix a broken bat on a bobble-head...]]></description>
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		<title>Home Alone: Knowing When, How and Under What Conditions It’s OK to Leave Your Child</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/01/home-alone-knowing-when-how-and-under-what-conditions-its-ok-to-leave-your-child</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/01/home-alone-knowing-when-how-and-under-what-conditions-its-ok-to-leave-your-child#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 07:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[independence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self-care]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Parents often ask how old a child should be to stay home alone safely, even for a very short time. But it’s not only a child’s chronological age that matters. As Marti, Erin and guest Jenny Hanlon discuss in this week’s Mom Enough show, we need to consider a child’s specific skills, emotional maturity and...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>fear,independence,safety,self-care</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Parents often ask how old a child should be to stay home alone safely, even for a very short time. But it’s not only a child’s chronological age that matters. As Marti, Erin and guest Jenny Hanlon discuss in this week’s Mom Enough show,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Parents often ask how old a child should be to stay home alone safely, even for a very short time. But it’s not only a child’s chronological age that matters. As Marti, Erin and guest Jenny Hanlon discuss in this week’s Mom Enough show, we need to consider a child’s specific skills, emotional maturity and circumstances. We also need to begin preparing a child long before we leave them, and we need to set clear expectations and limits. This show will help you and your child get ready for this important milestone!

 

What steps would you take to prepare your child to be safe at home without an adult? What would be the top three rules you would want your child to follow during time alone? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For more information on Your Family Compass: A Parenting Guide For the Journey, click here.

For Jenny&#039;s blog, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>28:34</itunes:duration>
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		<title>New Year&#8217;s Resolutions for Strong Families</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2013/01/new-years-resolutions-for-strong-families</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2013/01/new-years-resolutions-for-strong-families#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[tv appearances]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[values]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on what went well for your family this past year and what could be even better going forward. It&#8217;s a great time to make resolutions that will keep your family strong and thriving. But it&#8217;s important to start with knowledge about the qualities...]]></description>
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		<title>Get Out of My Hair: Up-to-Date Tips on Preventing and Treating Head Lice</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/12/get-out-of-my-hair-up-to-date-tips-on-preventing-and-treating-head-lice</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/12/get-out-of-my-hair-up-to-date-tips-on-preventing-and-treating-head-lice#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=4060</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s one of those “oh no!” moments many of us have had: we’re combing our son’s or daughter’s hair and notice some unwelcome visitors on our child’s scalp! Will we have to keep our child home from school or childcare? How in the world can we miss work? And will other parents think we’re dirty...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>lice,safety</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>It’s one of those “oh no!” moments many of us have had: we’re combing our son’s or daughter’s hair and notice some unwelcome visitors on our child’s scalp! Will we have to keep our child home from school or childcare? How in the world can we miss work?</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>It’s one of those “oh no!” moments many of us have had: we’re combing our son’s or daughter’s hair and notice some unwelcome visitors on our child’s scalp! Will we have to keep our child home from school or childcare? How in the world can we miss work? And will other parents think we’re dirty and careless? Marti &amp; Erin both have been there, but they still learned some new information from this week’s Mom Enough guest, pediatric nurse and health consultant Barbara Stoll. You’ll be glad you listened to this very informative show!

 

Have your children ever had head lice? How did you feel about it and what did you do to get rid of the lice and prevent it from spreading to others? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For the head lice information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, click here.

For head lice information from the Minnesota Department of Health, click here.

For HeadLice.Org, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>25:55</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Motherhood &amp; Words: An End-of-Year Special Mom Enough</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/12/motherhood-words-an-end-of-year-special-mom-enough</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/12/motherhood-words-an-end-of-year-special-mom-enough#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As mothers, we each have a unique life story. But, whatever our circumstance, we all are united by the worry and doubt that seem to be endemic to motherhood. Is my child OK? Am I OK? Am I the mother I should be? And who will be in my corner when I hit the inevitable...]]></description>
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		<itunes:subtitle>As mothers, we each have a unique life story. But, whatever our circumstance, we all are united by the worry and doubt that seem to be endemic to motherhood. Is my child OK? Am I OK? Am I the mother I should be?</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>As mothers, we each have a unique life story. But, whatever our circumstance, we all are united by the worry and doubt that seem to be endemic to motherhood. Is my child OK? Am I OK? Am I the mother I should be? And who will be in my corner when I hit the inevitable rough spots? Certainly the three fine writers featured in this year’s Motherhood &amp; Words have confronted those questions, from struggling with identity as a non-biological Lesbian mom, to facing the uncertain future of a premature baby, to confronting a shocking violation of a young daughter’s privacy and safety. Join authors Amie Klempnauer Miller, Kate Hopper and Debra Gwartney for this special super-edition of Mom Enough, Marti &amp; Erin’s gift to you.

 

Since you became a mother, what have been the occasions when you have felt judged or powerless or in doubt of your competence? How do you cope with those feelings? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>1:17:01</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Stress less and take the ho-hum out of the holidays</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/12/stress-less-and-take-the-ho-hum-out-of-the-holidays</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/12/stress-less-and-take-the-ho-hum-out-of-the-holidays#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:19:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This time of year often evokes a wide range of feelings &#8211; excitement, joy, sadness, longing or all of the above. Especially for parents, any and all of those emotions often come with high levels of anxiety. Marti talked with host Diana Pierce about why the holidays tend to be so stressful. &#160; Here are Marti’s suggestions for...]]></description>
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		<title>What your child may need from you relative to the Connecticut school tragedy</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/12/what-your-child-may-need-from-you-relative-to-the-connecticut-school-tragedy</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/12/what-your-child-may-need-from-you-relative-to-the-connecticut-school-tragedy#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school, it can be difficult for parents to know how to talk to their children about the events. Now that children across the country are heading back to school, it&#8217;s even more pressing they understand, at their own levels, what happened, and reassure them...]]></description>
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		<title>Do you worry that your child eats too little, too much or the wrong things?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/12/do-you-worry-that-your-child-eats-too-little-too-much-or-the-wrong-things</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/12/do-you-worry-that-your-child-eats-too-little-too-much-or-the-wrong-things#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eating]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[St. David's Center]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s Mom Enough guest has written a book on eating challenges with adopted children, but her core message applies to all our children, adopted or not. &#160; The dinner table has become a battle ground for many parents, undermining both healthy eating and family relationships. Family doctor and feeding specialist Katja Rowell sees many...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>eating,health,St. David&#039;s Center</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>This week’s Mom Enough guest has written a book on eating challenges with adopted children, but her core message applies to all our children, adopted or not. -   - The dinner table has become a battle ground for many parents,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>This week’s Mom Enough guest has written a book on eating challenges with adopted children, but her core message applies to all our children, adopted or not.

 

The dinner table has become a battle ground for many parents, undermining both healthy eating and family relationships. Family doctor and feeding specialist Katja Rowell sees many children and parents in her clinic and, because a high number of the children she sees are adopted, she has released a book about addressing the eating challenges of those children. But we all can benefit from Dr. Rowell’s practical wisdom about how we and our children can learn to eat good food and feel good about the food we eat.

 

Following the interview with Dr. Rowell, stay tuned for a brief Relationships that Nurture feature on how to encourage your child’s curiosity and why that is so important to school success. This special discussion is brought to you by  St. David’s Center for Child &amp; Family Development.

 

What are the battles you have fallen into in trying to get your children to eat well? What have you found to work best with your children to have a peaceful, enjoyable mealtime? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For Dr. Rowell&#039;s ME interview about healthy feeding relationships, click here.

For Dr. Rowell&#039;s blog, click here.

For Love Me, Feed Me, click here.

For the Building Curiosity in Your Child tip sheet, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>25:27</itunes:duration>
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		<title>How to talk with your child about the Connecticut school shooting</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/12/how-to-talk-with-your-child-about-the-connecticut-school-shooting</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/12/how-to-talk-with-your-child-about-the-connecticut-school-shooting#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2012 23:04:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[on our minds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[death]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=4025</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Children of all ages may experience fear and anxiety when they hear about an event like this. Young children, who lack a sense of distance, may feel that this is happening where they live, so their fear may be very immediate. Older children may feel a strong sense of identity with the victims, evoking strong feelings...]]></description>
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		<title>Are you considering divorce or do you know someone who is?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/12/are-you-considering-divorce-or-do-you-know-someone-who-is</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/12/are-you-considering-divorce-or-do-you-know-someone-who-is#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If so, what are the options that will serve both parents and children best? Tune in to Part 2 of When Your Marriage Isn’t What You Want It To Be with attorney and author Ron Ousky. &#160; When a couple decides to separate or begin divorce proceedings, it’s a heartache not only for the couple...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>divorce,parenting,relationship</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>If so, what are the options that will serve both parents and children best? Tune in to Part 2 of When Your Marriage Isn’t What You Want It To Be with attorney and author Ron Ousky. -   - When a couple decides to separate or begin divorce proceedings,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>If so, what are the options that will serve both parents and children best? Tune in to Part 2 of When Your Marriage Isn’t What You Want It To Be with attorney and author Ron Ousky.

 

When a couple decides to separate or begin divorce proceedings, it’s a heartache not only for the couple but for many people close to them. And sadly, children often hurt the most. But this week’s Mom Enough guest, collaborative attorney Ron Ousky, has devoted his career to helping couples find options that minimize harm for everyone involved, especially children. He also knows that beginning divorce proceedings doesn’t always mean completing them; he keeps choices on the table. Marti &amp; Erin have experienced firsthand Ron Ousky’s thoughtful approach and they are eager for you to learn from Ron’s wisdom and from their own family experience. This important discussion is the second of a special 2-part series brought to you by DivorceChoice.com, a supporting partner of Mom Enough.

 

What did you hear in this Mom Enough discussion about collaborative divorce that was surprising or thought-provoking? What are some steps divorcing couples (or other family members or friends) can take to help children stay strong even through something as difficult as divorce? Share your thoughts in the REPLY space below!

 

For the handouts &amp; informational sheets mentioned, click here.

For Ron&#039;s interview about collaborative divorce, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>24:52</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Are you struggling in your marriage, or do you know someone who is?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/12/are-you-struggling-in-your-marriage-or-do-you-know-someone-who-is</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/12/are-you-struggling-in-your-marriage-or-do-you-know-someone-who-is#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 07:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Then you won’t want to miss this first of a 2-part series on how parents and children can stay strong through such difficult times. &#160; Even under the best of circumstances, marriage involves hard work, with highs and lows an expected part of the journey. Responsibilities of parenting create added stress even in the best...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>communication,divorce,relationship,St. David&#039;s Center,stress</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Then you won’t want to miss this first of a 2-part series on how parents and children can stay strong through such difficult times. -   - Even under the best of circumstances, marriage involves hard work,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Then you won’t want to miss this first of a 2-part series on how parents and children can stay strong through such difficult times.

 

Even under the best of circumstances, marriage involves hard work, with highs and lows an expected part of the journey. Responsibilities of parenting create added stress even in the best of marriages. But what if your marriage is really not what you want it to be? What if you believe your marriage is on the brink of failure? This week’s guest, professor and marriage therapist Dr. Bill Doherty, has information and resources to help couples discern whether their marriage can be saved and to take steps to do so when possible. This is information that can make a difference for any couple with a troubled relationship – and for the children who so often bear the fallout. (This is the first in a 2-part series brought to you by Mom Enough’s supporting partner DivorceChoice.com.)

 

 

How do you think a couple can tell if their marriage can be saved? And what are things parents can do to protect their children from the stress of a shaky or unhappy marriage? Share your thoughts in the REPLY space below!

 

Note: At the end of this interview, stay tuned for this month’s brief Relationships that Nurture feature on how to not to overindulge your children during the holidays, brought to you by St. David’s Center for Child and Family Development.

 

For the Minnesota Couples on the Brink Project, click here.

For information on discernment counseling, click here.

For DivorceChoice.com, click here.

For St. David&#039;s Center&#039;s How to Not Overindulge Your Children during the Holidays tip sheet, click here.

 </itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>27:30</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Are you fed up with frenzy?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/11/are-you-fed-up-with-frenzy</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/11/are-you-fed-up-with-frenzy#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[attachment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s Mom Enough guest was and decided it was time to try what she calls “slow parenting”! &#160; Frenzied and frazzled with no time to breathe – that’s how too many of us parents would describe our daily lives (and our kids’ lives too, for that matter). But who says life has to be...]]></description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>This week’s Mom Enough guest was and decided it was time to try what she calls “slow parenting”! -   - Frenzied and frazzled with no time to breathe – that’s how too many of us parents would describe our daily lives (and our kids’ lives too,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>This week’s Mom Enough guest was and decided it was time to try what she calls “slow parenting”!

 

Frenzied and frazzled with no time to breathe – that’s how too many of us parents would describe our daily lives (and our kids’ lives too, for that matter). But who says life has to be that way? Writer Susan Sachs Lipman (Suz)  decided she’d had enough frenzy, so she took her own advice to slow down and then wrote a practical, no-nonsense book to help you do the same. Join Suz, Marti &amp; Erin for this week’s thoughtful chat about ways to create breathing space – and stronger family relationships – in your life. (Suz’s teenage daughter liked the slower life so much that she wrote the foreword for her mom’s book!)

 

Think about a typical day in your family life. What small steps could you take to make tomorrow (or next week or next month) less frenetic for you and your family? What could you do to create times to just enjoy your children without watching the clock or feeling pressure to do more? Share your thoughts in the REPLY space below!

 

For the Children &amp; Nature Network, click here.

For research on the benefits nature provides children, click here.

For Slow Family Online, Suz&#039;s blog, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>20:33</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Are you drowning in holiday ads urging you to “buy, buy, buy”?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/11/are-you-drowning-in-holiday-ads-urging-you-to-buy-buy-buy</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/11/are-you-drowning-in-holiday-ads-urging-you-to-buy-buy-buy#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[And is there a less stressful way to create a holiday season you and your children will remember? &#160; Marketers have had us and our children in their sights for a long time, giving us a million ideas for how to spend our money to make this the best holiday season ever. But what are...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>gift,money,spoiled</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>And is there a less stressful way to create a holiday season you and your children will remember? -   - Marketers have had us and our children in their sights for a long time, giving us a million ideas for how to spend our money to make this the best...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>And is there a less stressful way to create a holiday season you and your children will remember?

 

Marketers have had us and our children in their sights for a long time, giving us a million ideas for how to spend our money to make this the best holiday season ever. But what are the holiday memories you cherish from your childhood? Chances are they are less about expensive gifts than about fun and laugher with the people who loved you. Nathan Dungan, founder of Share, Save, Spend, joins Marti &amp; Erin for a timely, helpful and heartfelt discussion about how to reduce stress, increase joy and enhance the significance of this special time of year. You will be glad you tuned in!

 

What are some of your favorite childhood holiday memories? What made those moments so special for you? Share your thoughts in the REPLY space below!

 

For Nathan&#039;s suggestions on how to maintain your sanity at the holidays, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>22:29</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Family volunteering sets foundation for lifelong giving</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/11/family-volunteering-sets-foundation-for-lifelong-giving</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/11/family-volunteering-sets-foundation-for-lifelong-giving#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:14:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Doing good helps you feel good, so this begs the question, why do so many families miss the opportunity to volunteer together? Marti joined Pat Evans on KARE 11 News at 11 to share some suggestions on how to take advantage of this teachable moment. &#160; 1. Let your child do meaningful work in the...]]></description>
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		<title>What should we and our children know about the people who lived here long before European settlers arrived?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/11/what-should-we-and-our-children-know-about-the-people-who-lived-here-long-before-european-settlers-arrived</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[And how can we learn right in our own community? &#160; With Thanksgiving approaching we see classic images of early settlers sharing meals with Native Americans who were here long before. But what do we really know about the lives and culture of indigenous people? What are the traditions that sustain them, and what challenges...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>abuse,alcohol,depression,learning</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>And how can we learn right in our own community? -   - With Thanksgiving approaching we see classic images of early settlers sharing meals with Native Americans who were here long before. But what do we really know about the lives and culture of indi...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>And how can we learn right in our own community?

 

With Thanksgiving approaching we see classic images of early settlers sharing meals with Native Americans who were here long before. But what do we really know about the lives and culture of indigenous people? What are the traditions that sustain them, and what challenges do they face today that may still be a legacy of our shared history? Susan Koepplinger, executive director of the American Indian Women’s Resource Center, joins Marti &amp; Erin for a discussion of ways you and your family can learn about and celebrate native cultures. And, drawing on a recent report on sexual trafficking and violence against women (with American Indian women particularly vulnerable to such harm), Susan also provides shocking information that should serve as a call to action to all of us.

 

What do you and your children know about native people in your part of the state or country? Why is this important for your children’s understanding of history and today’s society? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For indigenous resources and education from the University of Minnesota, click here.

For The Circle, click here.

For the Minnesota Runaway Intervention Program, click here.

For the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, click here.

For the benefit-cost analysis report for early intervention, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>24:59</itunes:duration>
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		<title>How is research tackling the problems we and our children face today, from preterm births to ADHD, ASD and childhood obesity?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/11/how-is-research-tackling-the-problems-we-and-our-children-face-today-from-preterm-births-to-adhd-asd-and-childhood-obesity</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/11/how-is-research-tackling-the-problems-we-and-our-children-face-today-from-preterm-births-to-adhd-asd-and-childhood-obesity#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 07:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[And what can we learn from previous scientific breakthrough? Tune into this interesting conversation about the National Children&#8217;s Study! &#160; In recent decades, studies of moms and children have led to critical discoveries of links between lead exposure and serious learning problems, rubella during pregnancy and child hearing impairment, and fetal alcohol exposure and later...]]></description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>And what can we learn from previous scientific breakthrough? Tune into this interesting conversation about the National Children&#039;s Study! -   - In recent decades, studies of moms and children have led to critical discoveries of links between lead exp...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>And what can we learn from previous scientific breakthrough? Tune into this interesting conversation about the National Children&#039;s Study!

 

In recent decades, studies of moms and children have led to critical discoveries of links between lead exposure and serious learning problems, rubella during pregnancy and child hearing impairment, and fetal alcohol exposure and later developmental difficulties. These discoveries in turn have led to major prevention efforts with striking results. So, as a new National Children&#039;s Study gets underway, what new discoveries might improve the lives of our children, grandchildren and future generations? Dr. Pat McGovern of the University of Minnesota&#039;s School of Public Health joins Marti &amp; Erin for a rich discussion about the new frontiers of science that will touch our lives.

 

Thinking of the health and mental health challenges that confront parents and children today, what research questions do you think would be most important for the National Children&#039;s Study to address? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>29:20</itunes:duration>
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		<title>What are the qualities and behaviors that make families strong?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/10/what-are-the-qualities-and-behaviors-that-make-families-strong</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/10/what-are-the-qualities-and-behaviors-that-make-families-strong#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=3847</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[And what steps could your family take to be even stronger? Tune into this important Mom Enough discussion of the Search Institute&#8217;s &#8220;family assets&#8221; study! &#160; For decades, the Search Institute has worked with communities around the world to build assets for promoting healthy youth development. Now Search has turned their attention to &#8220;family assets,&#8221;...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>communication,parenting,relationship</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>And what steps could your family take to be even stronger? Tune into this important Mom Enough discussion of the Search Institute&#039;s &quot;family assets&quot; study! -   - For decades, the Search Institute has worked with communities around the world to build a...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>And what steps could your family take to be even stronger? Tune into this important Mom Enough discussion of the Search Institute&#039;s &quot;family assets&quot; study!

 

For decades, the Search Institute has worked with communities around the world to build assets for promoting healthy youth development. Now Search has turned their attention to &quot;family assets,&quot; attributes and practices that keep family relationships strong and individual family members strong and healthy. Gene Roehlkepartain, Vice President of Research and Development at Search, joins Marti &amp; Erin for an informative and inspiring discussion of assets we all can develop in our own family lives.

 

What assets does your family have and what assets could you have if you decided to make some changes? What steps can you take this week to begin to increase your family&#039;s assets? Share your thought in our REPLY space below!

 

For Search Institute&#039;s family assets, click here.

For a list of the Family Assets Framework, click here.

For ideas to help strengthen your family, click here.

For Search Institute&#039;s website for parents, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>25:35</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Where in the world was Marti? Nepal</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/10/where-in-the-world-was-marti</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/10/where-in-the-world-was-marti#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:50:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[on our minds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[learning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Marti recently traveled to Nepal, and here are a few pictures from her adventure! The Sankhu-Palabari Community School mentioned in two of the pictures below was started in 1999 by Advocates for Human Rights, which is based in Minneapolis. It provides free education to more than 400 students who otherwise would not receive an education....]]></description>
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		<title>Helping Mothers Be Enough</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/10/helping-mothers-be-enough</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/10/helping-mothers-be-enough#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[in the press]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[parenting]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=3841</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Meet Dr. Marti Erickson now” retired” after a long career at the University of Minnesota during which she served as founding director of the Children, Youth &#38; Family Consortium, director of the Irving B. Harris training programs,and co-chair of the President’s Initiative on Children, Youth &#38; Families. Marti specializes in linking research, practice and policy...]]></description>
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		<title>Did you know your child is a natural scientist even from the earliest years of life?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/10/did-you-know-your-child-is-a-natural-scientist-even-from-the-earliest-years-of-life</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/10/did-you-know-your-child-is-a-natural-scientist-even-from-the-earliest-years-of-life#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 06:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[death]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[school success]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[How can you tap into that curiosity in a way that is educational and fun? Find out in this week&#8217;s Mom Enough show! &#160; One of the most important areas of learning in today&#8217;s world &#8212; and a key to later success in work and life &#8212; is science. Children are born curious and eager...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>death,learning,school success</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>How can you tap into that curiosity in a way that is educational and fun? Find out in this week&#039;s Mom Enough show! -   - One of the most important areas of learning in today&#039;s world -- and a key to later success in work and life -- is science.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>How can you tap into that curiosity in a way that is educational and fun? Find out in this week&#039;s Mom Enough show!

 

One of the most important areas of learning in today&#039;s world -- and a key to later success in work and life -- is science. Children are born curious and eager to learn, and their love of science can be ignited long before they enter formal schooling. This week Marty Watson, director of the innovative Dodge Nature Preschool in West St. Paul, MN, joins Marti &amp; Erin for a thoughtful discussion of ways to bring out the scents in your child through play and exploration in nature -- fun and enriching activities for all four seasons of the year!

 

In what ways have you noticed your child learning through outdoor play and exploration? How do you (or how could you) use those experiences to expand your child&#039;s thinking, communication, and knowledge of science? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For Dodge Nature Center, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>22:42</itunes:duration>
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		<title>How is bedtime going at your house?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/10/how-is-bedtime-going-at-your-house</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/10/how-is-bedtime-going-at-your-house#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sleep]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=3774</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[And how often are you and your kids getting the sleep you need? This week&#8217;s Mom Enough show can help your whole family feel more rested! &#160; One of the most common frustrations among parents is the difficulty of getting their kids to go to sleep and stay asleep. And of course that brings the...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>safety,sleep</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>And how often are you and your kids getting the sleep you need? This week&#039;s Mom Enough show can help your whole family feel more rested! -   - One of the most common frustrations among parents is the difficulty of getting their kids to go to sleep an...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>And how often are you and your kids getting the sleep you need? This week&#039;s Mom Enough show can help your whole family feel more rested!

 

One of the most common frustrations among parents is the difficulty of getting their kids to go to sleep and stay asleep. And of course that brings the added frustration of not getting enough sleep yourself. But Dr. Harvey Karp, widely read parenting author, offers proven tools and techniques for helping children of all ages (and their parents!) get the sleep they need. You won&#039;t want to miss this valuable discussion based on Harvey&#039;s latest book, The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep. (It&#039;s not only about babies!)

 

How well do your children sleep through the night? What strategies work best for you and your children to get a good night&#039;s sleep? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For Dr. Karp&#039;s interview on The Happiest Baby on the Block, click here.

For Dr. Karp&#039;s Mom Enough interview on The Happiest Toddler on the Block, click here.

You can follow Dr. Karp @HappiestBaby!</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>31:13</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Kids and Election Day</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/10/kids-and-election-day</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/10/kids-and-election-day#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[tv appearances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ethics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KARE 11]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[learning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As we enter the final weeks before the November election, what are our children learning from the political rhetoric and heated discussions they hear, both in media and often in their own families? And how can we turn those lessons to ones of respect and appreciation for democracy? &#160; Here are Marti&#8217;s tips for parents:...]]></description>
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		<title>How do you know if your child&#8217;s development is on track?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/10/how-do-you-know-if-your-childs-development-is-on-track-2</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/10/how-do-you-know-if-your-childs-development-is-on-track-2#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ADHD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attention difficulty]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[developmental problems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotional development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hearing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[motor skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speech]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=3762</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[And when should you seek outside help? This week&#8217;s Mom Enough show offers helpful guidance! &#160; As parents, we often wonder if our children&#8217;s behavior and skills are what they should be for their age. We may wonder if we should seek an outside evaluation and, if so, where and how. Dr. Joe Egli, a...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>ADHD,anxiety,attention difficulty,autism,developmental problems,emotional development,hearing,motor skills,speech</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>And when should you seek outside help? This week&#039;s Mom Enough show offers helpful guidance! -   - As parents, we often wonder if our children&#039;s behavior and skills are what they should be for their age. We may wonder if we should seek an outside eval...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>And when should you seek outside help? This week&#039;s Mom Enough show offers helpful guidance!

 

As parents, we often wonder if our children&#039;s behavior and skills are what they should be for their age. We may wonder if we should seek an outside evaluation and, if so, where and how. Dr. Joe Egli, a psychologist at St. David&#039;s Center for Child &amp; Family Development, joins Marti and Erin for an informative discussion of how to consider your child&#039;s behavior across several broad areas of functioning, where to turn if you think your child needs evaluation or testing and what to do in the meantime.

 

What concerns have you had about your child&#039;s learning and behavior? How did you decide if an outside evaluation was needed? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For Help Me Grow, click here.

For early childhood screening information from the Minnesota Department of Education, click here.

For what to do if you have concerns about your child&#039;s development, click here.

For child &amp; family intervention services at St. David&#039;s Center, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>27:44</itunes:duration>
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		<title>As we enter the final weeks before election day, what are our children learning from the political messages and discussions they hear?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/10/as-we-enter-the-final-weeks-before-election-day-what-are-our-children-learning-from-the-political-messages-and-discussions-they-hear</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/10/as-we-enter-the-final-weeks-before-election-day-what-are-our-children-learning-from-the-political-messages-and-discussions-they-hear#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 06:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[our shows]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ethics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[And how can we turn those lessons to ones of respect and appreciation for democracy? &#160; In recent weeks we have been bombarded with political claims and accusations, and we probably have entered into some heated discussions of our own about this year&#8217;s candidates and issues. As Marti and Erin have discovered with the children...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>ethics,learning</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>And how can we turn those lessons to ones of respect and appreciation for democracy? -   - In recent weeks we have been bombarded with political claims and accusations, and we probably have entered into some heated discussions of our own about this y...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>And how can we turn those lessons to ones of respect and appreciation for democracy?

 

In recent weeks we have been bombarded with political claims and accusations, and we probably have entered into some heated discussions of our own about this year&#039;s candidates and issues. As Marti and Erin have discovered with the children in their lives, even young kids may be hearing more than we think and taking away lessons that are far from what we would want for them. But this week&#039;s Mom Enough guest, Cara Finnegan (managing editor for FamilyEducation.com) brings helpful tips and resources to help us turn election time into an opportunity to teach positive lessons about shared goals, respect for different opinions and gratitude for living in a country where we are free to voice our opinions and vote.

 

How do you talk with your children, whatever their ages, about elections and voting? How could you explain the issues you care about and your views on those issues while still communicating respect for people who hold a different view? Share your thoughts in the REPLY space below!

 

For FamilyEducation.com, click here.

For 2012 Presidential Candidates: Where They Stand on the Issues, click here.

For additional Politics and Government topic links, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>25:35</itunes:duration>
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		<title>What does it take to promote healthy sexual development in our children, and how early should we start?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/09/what-does-it-take-to-promote-healthy-sexual-development-in-our-children-and-how-early-should-we-start</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/09/what-does-it-take-to-promote-healthy-sexual-development-in-our-children-and-how-early-should-we-start#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 06:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[communication]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=3703</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether your children are toddlers or teens, this week&#8217;s Mom Enough show is for you! &#160; Many of us remember uncomfortable childhood moments when our parents sat us down for &#8220;the talk&#8221; or maybe even just awkwardly handed us a book about our changing bodies. But today we know children need much more than facts...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>communication,relationship,teen</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Whether your children are toddlers or teens, this week&#039;s Mom Enough show is for you! -   - Many of us remember uncomfortable childhood moments when our parents sat us down for &quot;the talk&quot; or maybe even just awkwardly handed us a book about our changin...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Whether your children are toddlers or teens, this week&#039;s Mom Enough show is for you!

 

Many of us remember uncomfortable childhood moments when our parents sat us down for &quot;the talk&quot; or maybe even just awkwardly handed us a book about our changing bodies. But today we know children need much more than facts about sex; they need ongoing information, guidance and support in figuring out who they are as boys and girls, men and women. They need to build respect for themselves and others, and they need to learn what it means to be in healthy, intimate relationships. This week&#039;s Mom Enough guest, Judith Kahn (Executive Director of Teenwise), brings years of knowledge and experience to this important topic. And, setting embarrassment aside, Marti &amp; Erin offer candid personal stories of how they have navigated these issues in their own lives as parents.

 

What was your own experience in learning about sexuality as a child or teen? How do you intend to help your children develop healthy, respectful attitudes about sex, sexuality and intimate relationships? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For information on Let&#039;s Talk Month, click here.

To listen to our interview with Jill Conner Browne, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>35:12</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Are you doing all you can to keep your child safe in the car?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/09/are-you-doing-all-you-can-to-keep-your-child-safe-in-the-car</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/09/are-you-doing-all-you-can-to-keep-your-child-safe-in-the-car#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[car seat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Department of Public Safety]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Listen to this special Mom Enough show in recognition of National Child Passenger Safety Week! &#160; As parents, we worry about so many things that can threaten our children&#8217;s health and safety. But in the midst of our busy lives, with hours spent every week driving our children here and there, it&#8217;s easy to slip...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>car seat,Department of Public Safety,driving,safety,travel</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>Listen to this special Mom Enough show in recognition of National Child Passenger Safety Week! -   - As parents, we worry about so many things that can threaten our children&#039;s health and safety. But in the midst of our busy lives,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Listen to this special Mom Enough show in recognition of National Child Passenger Safety Week!

 

As parents, we worry about so many things that can threaten our children&#039;s health and safety. But in the midst of our busy lives, with hours spent every week driving our children here and there, it&#039;s easy to slip up on the simple things we can do that really matter. Heather Darby, child passenger safety coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, knows that traffic accidents remain the leading cause of death and injury for children under 14 years of age. And she has the latest information on what we need to do -- not only to comply with the law, but to go beyond the law to best practices to protect our children from harm.

 

Reflecting on the information in this week&#039;s Mom Enough show on traffic safety, what are you doing right in keeping your children safe in the car? What could you improve? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For the Pregnant Woman&#039;s Guide to Buckling Up, click here.

To locate a Minnesota car seat check near you, click here.</itunes:summary>
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		<itunes:duration>25:12</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Family-school partnerships – the key to school success</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/09/family-school-partnerships-the-key-to-school-success</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/09/family-school-partnerships-the-key-to-school-success#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:45:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For school-age children, those lazy days of summer are history and the challenges of school and homework are the order of the day. But kids are not the only ones who need to make an effort in order to achieve success in school; school success is a family affair. Family involvement in a child&#8217;s learning...]]></description>
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		<title>How do spirituality and religion enter into a child&#8217;s development?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/09/how-do-spirituality-and-religion-enter-into-a-childs-development</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/09/how-do-spirituality-and-religion-enter-into-a-childs-development#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 06:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whatever your family&#8217;s beliefs and traditions, how can you respond to your child&#8217;s hard-to-answer questions? &#160; Most of us probably have found ourselves speechless in the face of a child&#8217;s impossible question about religious or spiritual concepts. (Marti &#38; Erin certainly have and they share a few examples in this week&#8217;s show!) But what does...]]></description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>Whatever your family&#039;s beliefs and traditions, how can you respond to your child&#039;s hard-to-answer questions? -   - Most of us probably have found ourselves speechless in the face of a child&#039;s impossible question about religious or spiritual concepts.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Whatever your family&#039;s beliefs and traditions, how can you respond to your child&#039;s hard-to-answer questions?

 

Most of us probably have found ourselves speechless in the face of a child&#039;s impossible question about religious or spiritual concepts. (Marti &amp; Erin certainly have and they share a few examples in this week&#039;s show!) But what does child development research show about the way children develop ideas of spirituality and/or religion? How do spirituality and religion help children and teens thrive? And are there ways religion can be detrimental? How can parents respond when teens question or even reject beliefs they have been taught? This week&#039;s guest, Professor Pamela Ebstyne King, has studied this topic among young people from various beliefs and traditions and brings a rich perspective to this discussion of an often-overlooked aspect of child development.

 

Has your child asked you difficult questions about spirituality or religion? How did you answer? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:duration>33:01</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Have you thought about your parenting approach as a contribution to world peace?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/09/have-you-thought-about-your-parenting-approach-as-a-contribution-to-world-peace</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/09/have-you-thought-about-your-parenting-approach-as-a-contribution-to-world-peace#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s Mom Enough guest has and that led her to write a most interesting book! &#160; Parenting is probably the hardest job most of us ever will have, with frustration, disappointment and exhaustion almost inevitable (along with love, joy and pride, of course). When we&#8217;re trying to get a tired toddler or a sassy...]]></description>
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	<itunes:subtitle>This week&#039;s Mom Enough guest has and that led her to write a most interesting book! -   - Parenting is probably the hardest job most of us ever will have, with frustration, disappointment and exhaustion almost inevitable (along with love,</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>This week&#039;s Mom Enough guest has and that led her to write a most interesting book!

 

Parenting is probably the hardest job most of us ever will have, with frustration, disappointment and exhaustion almost inevitable (along with love, joy and pride, of course). When we&#039;re trying to get a tired toddler or a sassy teen to toe the line, we often find ourselves falling back on force, fear or punishment to resolve the problem. But this week&#039;s guest, Dr. Charlotte Kasl, is convinced there is a gentler way that will help our children be more respectful and responsible and will lead us to a deeper understanding of ourselves. It begins with connecting, really listening and recognizing the feelings beneath the behavior, compassionate, peaceful skills we and our children then can take into our communities and the larger world.

 

What do you think your child would say makes a good parent? More specifically, what do you think your child would say he or she most appreciates about the way you parent? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>31:34</itunes:duration>
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		<title>What do you do when unexpected change throws you off balance, and how can that be a time of growth for you and your children?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/08/what-do-you-do-when-unexpected-change-throws-you-off-balance-and-how-can-that-be-a-time-of-growth-for-you-and-your-children</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 06:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=3621</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s Mom Enough guest has a powerful story of living through great challenge! &#160; Ruth Bachman was a vibrant teacher, parent and adventurer when a shocking diagnosis turned her world upside down. But what began as a time of pain and grief became a time of learning and growth as Ruth came to grips...]]></description>
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			<itunes:keywords>depression,health,illness,learning</itunes:keywords>
	<itunes:subtitle>This week&#039;s Mom Enough guest has a powerful story of living through great challenge! -   - Ruth Bachman was a vibrant teacher, parent and adventurer when a shocking diagnosis turned her world upside down.</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>This week&#039;s Mom Enough guest has a powerful story of living through great challenge!

 

Ruth Bachman was a vibrant teacher, parent and adventurer when a shocking diagnosis turned her world upside down. But what began as a time of pain and grief became a time of learning and growth as Ruth came to grips with the reality that the one constant in life is change. Her experience put her on a new path as an author, speaker and educator helping both parents and children build new skills for managing change and loss, small and large. Ruth&#039;s discussion with Marti &amp; Erin in this week&#039;s Mom Enough show will inspire you to new compassion for yourself and your children when you face life&#039;s inevitable &quot;narrow spots.&quot;

 

This week’s Mom Enough guest uses the metaphor of an hour glass to illustrate life&#039;s &quot;narrow spots.&quot; What narrow spots have you faced recently and how did you manage? Has there been a narrow spot for your child, even a relatively small thing like losing a favorite toy? Share your thoughts in our REPLY space below!

 

For Ruth&#039;s Hourglass Blog, click here.</itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Mom Enough</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>28:45</itunes:duration>
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		<title>What to do if you don&#8217;t like your child&#8217;s friends</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/08/what-to-do-if-you-dont-like-your-childs-friends</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/08/what-to-do-if-you-dont-like-your-childs-friends#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:50:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hanging out with friends is an important part of growing up, a chance to learn and practice lifelong social skills &#8212; and of course to have a lot of plain old fun. But what if your child&#8217;s good buddy is someone you really don&#8217;t like? Marti joined KARE 11 Today with some helpful suggestions. &#160;...]]></description>
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		<title>How should we help our children learn from an early age to care for the environment?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/08/how-should-we-help-our-children-learn-from-an-early-age-to-care-for-the-environment</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/08/how-should-we-help-our-children-learn-from-an-early-age-to-care-for-the-environment#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 06:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://momenough.com/?p=3580</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You might be surprised (and delighted) by the advice of this week’s Mom Enough guest! &#160; Research demonstrates the importance of starting early if we want our children to be good stewards of the environment. But that does not necessarily mean we should teach very young children about baby polar bears losing their homes or...]]></description>
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		<title>Where in the world is Marti?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/08/where-in-the-world-is-marti</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/08/where-in-the-world-is-marti#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A shared love of Doc Martin, a British television series, led Marti on an adventure to England with her granddaughter Clara and Clara’s other grandmother, Shirley. Marti said they had a wonderful time and that Clara was the easiest travel companion ever. Check out the photos from their exciting trip!]]></description>
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		<title>Do you want to prepare fresh, wholesome meals for your children but you just don’t know how to start?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/08/do-you-want-to-prepare-fresh-wholesome-meals-for-your-children-but-you-just-dont-know-how-to-start</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/08/do-you-want-to-prepare-fresh-wholesome-meals-for-your-children-but-you-just-dont-know-how-to-start#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s Mom Enough guest was in your shoes, and her story – and her critically-acclaimed cookbook – will inspire you! &#160; Most of us know we should be feeding our children (and ourselves!) more whole foods and cutting back on over-processed packaged meals. But our busy lives – and, for some of us, our...]]></description>
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		<title>Where do parents turn if their baby or child has complex medical needs?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/08/where-do-parents-turn-if-their-baby-or-child-has-complex-medical-needs</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/08/where-do-parents-turn-if-their-baby-or-child-has-complex-medical-needs#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 06:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s guest shines light on the challenges families face and resources that can help. &#160; Whether a premature, medically fragile newborn or an older child with a complicated illness or injury, a child sometimes needs complex medical care, not only in the hospital but often long after returning home. This week’s Mom Enough guest...]]></description>
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		<title>What are you teaching your children about money?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/07/what-are-you-teaching-your-children-about-money</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/07/what-are-you-teaching-your-children-about-money#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether your children are tots or teens, you are teaching them – but are you teaching the lessons you really want to teach? &#160; As parents, too often we move through life letting our children learn about money in a scattered and informal way. But, from the moment our children can say, “I want…,” we...]]></description>
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		<title>Easing your child&#8217;s fears after tragic events like the CO theater shooting</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/07/easing-your-childs-fears-after-tragic-events-like-the-co-theater-shooting</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/07/easing-your-childs-fears-after-tragic-events-like-the-co-theater-shooting#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:06:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A terrible and tragic event at a Colorado movie theater claimed the lives of 12 people and injured dozens more. Events like these are hard enough for adults to comprehend, but what if you&#8217;re a child? Marti joined KARE 11 Today with some thoughts on how to ease their fears. &#160; Watch the video &#38;...]]></description>
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		<title>What do you think it takes to prevent our sons and daughters from becoming victims of sexual violence?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/07/what-do-you-think-it-takes-to-prevent-our-sons-and-daughters-from-becoming-victims-of-sexual-violence</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 06:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s Mom Enough guest calls us all to action to do our part! &#160; Sexual violence is a frightening topic, never more so than when it involves children. Many times discussions of prevention stop at efforts to get potential perpetrators off the street. But experts know prevention also must target the unhealthy images that...]]></description>
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		<title>No Child Left Inside</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/07/no-child-left-inside</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:51:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Read about a group of high school kids’ experiences “unplugging” and participating in an overnight outdoor wilderness program in this Mpls. St. Paul Magazine article by Beth Dooley. Check out the green Science Says to Go Play Outside box on pg. 73 for ways Marti says kids may be suffering due to less time out...]]></description>
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		<title>A Call to Nature: Benefits of &#8216;Vitamin N&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/07/a-call-to-nature</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:18:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An outdoor nature break is an easy way to reduce stress. Marti carries two lawn chairs in her car so her granddaughter can join her in being soothed by nature. Read this AARP article by Richard Louv, author of The Nature Principle: Reconnecting With Life in a Virtual Age, for more benefits of spending time...]]></description>
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		<title>We all want to keep our children safe and healthy, but how do we know what to watch out for in the food we eat, the cleaning products we use and the air we breathe?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/07/we-all-want-to-keep-our-children-safe-and-healthy-but-how-do-we-know-what-to-watch-out-for-in-the-food-we-eat-the-cleaning-products-we-use-and-the-air-we-breathe</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 06:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this week’s Mom Enough show, the head of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Minnesota sheds light on this important topic. &#160; In recent years we’ve become increasingly aware of threats to our children’s health posed by such widely-used products as lead-based paints, hormone-laced milk and toxic plastics. It can feel overwhelming to...]]></description>
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		<title>We all have heard the alarming statistics about rising rates of obesity and related illnesses among both children and adults.</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/07/we-all-have-heard-the-alarming-statistics-about-rising-rates-of-obesity-and-related-illnesses-among-both-children-and-adults</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/07/we-all-have-heard-the-alarming-statistics-about-rising-rates-of-obesity-and-related-illnesses-among-both-children-and-adults#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 06:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s Mom Enough guests think hot, sweaty mamas can help reverse those trends! &#160; With too many kids spending too many hours in front of one kind of screen or another, health experts around the world have issued urgent calls to get kids up and moving. But “do as I say, not as I...]]></description>
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		<title>Are Minneapolis&#8217; kids more spoiled than St. Paul&#8217;s?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/07/are-minneapolis-kids-more-spoiled-than-st-pauls</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/07/are-minneapolis-kids-more-spoiled-than-st-pauls#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:57:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If a new survey is to be believed, Twin Cities kids are bratty on one side of the river and ratty on the other. Bundle.com ranked Minneapolis fourth in the nation (behind Manhattan, Brooklyn and Miami) in &#8220;spoiling&#8221; children, while St. Paul ranked second-to-last (&#8220;leading&#8221; only Madison, Wis.) in spending on kids. The study tracked...]]></description>
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		<title>Can technology be used to help your kids deal with social and emotional challenges?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/07/can-technology-be-used-to-help-your-kids-deal-with-social-and-emotional-challenges</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/07/can-technology-be-used-to-help-your-kids-deal-with-social-and-emotional-challenges#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 06:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s Mom Enough guests think so, and they have some great ideas of where to start! &#160; You’ve heard Marti &#38; Erin discuss the risks of too much technology in the lives of children and adults. But we know technology also offers some great tools for learning about and dealing with issues like bullying,...]]></description>
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		<title>Video of bullied bus monitor provides a teachable moment</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/06/video-of-bullied-bus-monitor-provides-a-teachable-moment</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/06/video-of-bullied-bus-monitor-provides-a-teachable-moment#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:45:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[That video was “so disturbing,” Erickson said. “You’d like to think that it’s an isolated incident, but I don’t think it is. We’ve seen enough [incidents] to make us concerned that we’re failing as parents, educators and society to teach our kids respect and empathy.” In addition to teaching those basic tenets of human behavior,...]]></description>
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		<title>How child-friendly is your neighborhood and what could you do to make it more so?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/06/how-child-friendly-is-your-neighborhood-and-what-could-you-do-to-make-it-more-so</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/06/how-child-friendly-is-your-neighborhood-and-what-could-you-do-to-make-it-more-so#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 06:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s Mom Enough guest has tips for strengthening connections and enhancing fun, wherever you live! &#160; Do you know most of your neighbors by name? Do kids in your neighborhood play outside together in mixed-age groups? Or do families mostly stay inside or in their own fenced yard? This week’s Mom Enough discussion with...]]></description>
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		<title>Are your children ready for safe summer fun in the water?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/06/are-your-children-ready-for-safe-summer-fun-in-the-water</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/06/are-your-children-ready-for-safe-summer-fun-in-the-water#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 06:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Swim coach and water safety expert Jon Foss brings information you won’t want to miss! &#160; Summer is here, time for kids and parents alike to head to the beach or pool for some family fun. But fun can turn to tragedy if we don’t have the knowledge and skills to keep our children safe...]]></description>
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		<title>Preventing summer learning loss</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/06/preventing-summer-learning-loss</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/06/preventing-summer-learning-loss#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:21:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many parents worry that their children will lose ground in basic school subjects during the summer &#8212; and, in fact, educational research shows that summer learning loss is a reality for most children and an especially significant problem for children in low-income families. &#160; So, what can you do to make sure your child doesn&#8217;t...]]></description>
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		<title>Is it hard for you to imagine the words “toddler” and “patience” in the same sentence?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/06/is-it-hard-for-you-to-imagine-the-words-toddler-and-patience-in-the-same-sentence</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/06/is-it-hard-for-you-to-imagine-the-words-toddler-and-patience-in-the-same-sentence#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, you’re going to love this week’s Mom Enough show! &#160; Your young child wants what she wants when she wants it – right now! You’re tired of this constant impatience and you dread one more tantrum, especially in front of all those people behind you in the checkout line. Do you need to just...]]></description>
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		<title>Have you ever felt at your wit’s end trying to calm a fussy baby?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/06/have-you-ever-felt-at-your-wits-end-trying-to-calm-a-fussy-baby</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/06/have-you-ever-felt-at-your-wits-end-trying-to-calm-a-fussy-baby#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s guest, Dr. Harvey Karp, has the “how” and “why” of putting a smile on your baby’s face and your own! &#160; You’ve jiggled, you’ve rocked, you’ve walked the floor, but nothing seems to ease your baby’s distress. Your nerves are frazzled, you’re sleep-deprived, and you feel like screaming. Probably every parent has been...]]></description>
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		<title>Making summer transitions</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/06/making-summer-transitions</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2012 19:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether your child will be enrolled in one or several activities this summer, the key to successful transition is what developmental psychologist Marti Erickson calls &#8220;forecasting.&#8221; &#160; &#8220;Every child has a different comfort level in new situations,&#8221; said Erickson, co-host and owner of the Mom Enough website and podcast. &#8220;Spend time talking about what their...]]></description>
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		<title>Pictures from A Night Out for ME!</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/05/pictures-from-a-night-out-for-me</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/05/pictures-from-a-night-out-for-me#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 20:52:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A fantastic group of women joined Marti &#38; Erin for A Night Out for ME on May 1 at Crave Restaurant at the Galleria in Edina for an evening of free appetizers and wine, great prizes and lively conversation! Thank you to our event sponsors: Foss Swim School, MOFAS &#38; Ousky Law Firm. For Marti...]]></description>
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		<title>Spring into Action for Happiness &amp; Health</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/05/spring-into-action-for-happiness-health</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/05/spring-into-action-for-happiness-health#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 19:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With summer just around the corner, this is a perfect time to reflect on the choices we make each day and how those choices contribute to our own health and happiness and that of our children. This also is a great time to try out some small changes that can make a big difference, leading...]]></description>
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		<title>Are you thinking about bringing a pet into your family?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/05/are-you-thinking-about-bringing-a-pet-into-your-family</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/05/are-you-thinking-about-bringing-a-pet-into-your-family#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 06:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Or are you bringing a baby into the household with you and your dog? Then it’s time to listen to this week’s episode of Mom Enough! &#160; Maybe your kids are saying, “Please get me a puppy! I promise I’ll take care of it.” Or maybe your dog was your “baby” before you decided to...]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for a Stress-Free Family Vacation</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/05/tips-for-a-stress-free-family-vacation</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/05/tips-for-a-stress-free-family-vacation#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 19:43:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the holiday weekend coming up and summer vacation just around the corner, many families will be hitting the road with high expectations for a great time at the lake, the mountains, a new city or Grandma and Grandpa&#8217;s house. Although family travel can be great fun, it also can be a lot of work...]]></description>
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		<title>With summer vacation just around the corner, what do you need to know about keeping your children safe in cars, taxis, campers and RVs?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/05/with-summer-vacation-just-around-the-corner-what-do-you-need-to-know-about-keeping-your-children-safe-in-cars-taxis-campers-and-rvs</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/05/with-summer-vacation-just-around-the-corner-what-do-you-need-to-know-about-keeping-your-children-safe-in-cars-taxis-campers-and-rvs#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 06:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heather Darby from the MN Department of Public Safety has the info you need! &#160; Traffic accidents remain the leading cause of death among children under 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control, but many of those deaths (and nonfatal injuries as well) are preventable if we follow the law and best practice guidelines...]]></description>
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		<title>Are we getting the information and support we need in order to be the parents our children need?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/05/are-we-getting-the-information-and-support-we-need-in-order-to-be-the-parents-our-children-need</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/05/are-we-getting-the-information-and-support-we-need-in-order-to-be-the-parents-our-children-need#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With an avalanche of information (and misinformation) just a click or a touch away, how do we discern good from bad? &#160; As parents, we have a powerful influence from Day One on our children’s health, development and well-being. And yet we often feel undervalued and unsupported in that most important role. Beth Quist from...]]></description>
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		<title>Mothers debate TIME magazine&#8217;s question, &#8216;Are you mom enough?&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/05/mothers-debate-time-magazines-question-are-you-mom-enough</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/05/mothers-debate-time-magazines-question-are-you-mom-enough#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 19:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The latest cover of Time magazine has folks, especially moms, buzzing. It shows a woman breastfeeding a toddler and asks &#8220;Are you mom enough?&#8221; The cover story explores the &#8220;attachment parenting&#8221; trend. Local mother Kristine Dorrain practices attachment parenting. She and Marti shared their views of the parenting method on KARE 11 Today. Watch the...]]></description>
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		<title>Are You Mom Enough™?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/05/are-you-mom-enough</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 19:55:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In response to the cover story in the May 21 issue of Time magazine (“Are you mom enough?”), we felt compelled to speak out on what it means to be Mom Enough™. The Time article focuses on four mothers who follow the practice of so-called “Attachment Parenting.” This is a topic we have written and...]]></description>
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		<title>Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among teens, but many accidents could be prevented if we instill safe driving habits from the earliest years of life.</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/05/traffic-accidents-are-the-leading-cause-of-death-among-teens-but-many-accidents-could-be-prevented-if-we-instill-safe-driving-habits-from-the-earliest-years-of-life</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 06:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether your kids are tots or teens, learn what you can do to help them become safe drivers and safe passengers. &#160; What do you know about the laws designed to prevent traffic accidents among teens? What can you do as a parent to go even further than the law in helping your kids drive...]]></description>
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		<title>Thank you for joining us for A Night Out for ME</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/05/thank-you-to-all-the-moms-who-joined-us-for-a-night-out-for-me</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/05/thank-you-to-all-the-moms-who-joined-us-for-a-night-out-for-me#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 15:37:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We loved the energy in the room! The Crave people told us they look forward to our event because it’s like a fun party. Thank you, also, to our event sponsors: Foss Swim School, MOFAS and Ousky Law Firm. They make possible our evening of bringing moms together for support and learning &#8212; as well...]]></description>
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		<title>What is the value of writing about your experience as a mom?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/04/what-is-the-value-of-writing-about-your-experience-as-a-mom</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/04/what-is-the-value-of-writing-about-your-experience-as-a-mom#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[And how could you start? Whether you aspire to be a writer or not, this week’s Mom Enough show will inspire you to use writing to help you live your best life as a mom. &#160; As parents, we often remind our children, “Use your words,” to help them express and manage their emotions. But...]]></description>
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		<title>Instilling good driving habits in your kids</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/04/instilling-good-driving-habits-in-your-kids</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/04/instilling-good-driving-habits-in-your-kids#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Traffic accidents are the number one cause of death among young people ages 16-24, killing more than the next four causes combined. What is it about teens and driving that creates such risk? How can we help to reduce that risk, and how early in our children&#8217;s lives should our efforts begin? &#160; Here are...]]></description>
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		<title>How can you know if your child’s development is on track?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/04/how-can-you-know-if-your-child%e2%80%99s-development-is-on-track</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/04/how-can-you-know-if-your-child%e2%80%99s-development-is-on-track#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s Mom Enough guests have the information and resources you need! &#160; This is the Week of the Young Child, a perfect time to highlight the resources that can help you know if your child’s health and development are on track and ensure that your child gets appropriate help if needed. Early intervention makes...]]></description>
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		<title>What do you know – and what do your children know – about alcohol and drug abuse?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/04/what-do-you-know-%e2%80%93-and-what-do-your-children-know-%e2%80%93-about-alcohol-and-drug-abuse</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/04/what-do-you-know-%e2%80%93-and-what-do-your-children-know-%e2%80%93-about-alcohol-and-drug-abuse#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At what age in your child’s life is this relevant? You may be surprised by what this week’s Mom Enough guest has to say! &#160; From the earliest years of life, our children are learning about alcohol and other mood-altering substances from what they see and hear among adults in their lives. At earlier ages...]]></description>
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		<title>Do you know a child with an autism spectrum disorder or do you worry your child might have such a disability?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/04/do-you-know-a-child-with-an-autism-spectrum-disorder-or-do-you-worry-your-child-might-have-such-a-disability</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/04/do-you-know-a-child-with-an-autism-spectrum-disorder-or-do-you-worry-your-child-might-have-such-a-disability#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tune into this week’s Mom Enough show for information to help you understand and respond to this issue that touches so many lives. &#160; With improved screening and early identification, an increasing number of children are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. If we don’t have a child with ASD in our own family, we...]]></description>
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		<title>What would you do if you or someone in your family became seriously ill?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/04/what-would-you-do-if-you-or-someone-in-your-family-became-seriously-ill</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/04/what-would-you-do-if-you-or-someone-in-your-family-became-seriously-ill#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How would you help your child express and manage the worries and fears that situation evokes? &#160; When a parent, grandparent or other loved one is seriously ill or injured, children often experience a wide range of emotions and may express those feelings in ways adults find surprising or even disturbing. How can you help...]]></description>
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		<title>When helping your child isn&#8217;t helpful</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/03/when-helping-your-child-isnt-helpful</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/03/when-helping-your-child-isnt-helpful#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:52:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s unavoidable challenges. &#160;...]]></description>
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		<title>Good writing is essential to success in work and life in the 21st Century.</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/03/good-writing-is-essential-to-success-in-work-and-life-in-the-21st-century</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/03/good-writing-is-essential-to-success-in-work-and-life-in-the-21st-century#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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? &#160; 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....]]></description>
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		<title>Do you spend more time and energy correcting your child’s misbehavior than noticing good behavior?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/03/do-you-spend-more-time-and-energy-correcting-your-child%e2%80%99s-misbehavior-than-noticing-good-behavior</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/03/do-you-spend-more-time-and-energy-correcting-your-child%e2%80%99s-misbehavior-than-noticing-good-behavior#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You’re not alone, but this week’s Mom Enough show can put you and your child on a more positive path! &#160; 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...]]></description>
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		<title>Do you know someone who is adopting (or has adopted) a child?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/03/do-you-know-someone-who-is-adopting-or-has-adopted-a-child</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/03/do-you-know-someone-who-is-adopting-or-has-adopted-a-child#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You won’t want to miss this week’s Mom Enough discussion about how to support the family throughout their journey! &#160; 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,...]]></description>
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		<title>What are your thoughts about the number of children who are on medication for behavior problems these days?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/03/what-are-your-thoughts-about-the-number-of-children-who-are-on-medication-for-behavior-problems-these-days</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/03/what-are-your-thoughts-about-the-number-of-children-who-are-on-medication-for-behavior-problems-these-days#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tune into this week’s provocative discussion about alternative approaches with Dr. Marilyn Wedge. &#160; 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...]]></description>
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		<title>Talking to children about school shootings</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/02/talking-to-children-about-school-shootings</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/02/talking-to-children-about-school-shootings#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:28:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another tragic school shooting in the headlines this week&#8211;the latest claiming the lives of three Ohio high school students. These images bring back the horror of other senseless school shootings, and this has left both students and parents facing difficult questions. &#160; This morning, Marti stopped by the KARE 11 Today show to share some...]]></description>
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		<title>In today’s plugged-in world, are your children failing to learn important skills for building real connections with real people?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/02/in-today%e2%80%99s-plugged-in-world-are-your-children-failing-to-learn-important-skills-for-building-real-connections-with-real-people</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/02/in-today%e2%80%99s-plugged-in-world-are-your-children-failing-to-learn-important-skills-for-building-real-connections-with-real-people#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Authors Maribeth Kuzmeski and her teen daughter Lizzie think so, and they have great ideas to turn that around! &#160; Despite the hyper-connections today’s technology affords, many children are at a loss for words when it comes to connecting face-to-face – meeting someone new, receiving a gift graciously or welcoming friends to a birthday party....]]></description>
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		<title>Does your child have a habit that drives you up the wall?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/02/does-your-child-have-a-habit-that-drives-you-up-the-wall</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/02/does-your-child-have-a-habit-that-drives-you-up-the-wall#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tune in this week’s Mom Enough show to get the scoop on how to respond to nail-biting, nose-picking and other common but annoying habits. &#160; Countless children (and adults, for that matter!) are habitual nail-biters, hair-twisters, thumb-suckers or nose-pickers. When might those behaviors be cause for concern? Even if they are apparently harmless habits, are...]]></description>
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		<title>Are you looking for keys to a happier marriage and happier children?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/02/are-you-looking-for-keys-to-a-happier-marriage-and-happier-children</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/02/are-you-looking-for-keys-to-a-happier-marriage-and-happier-children#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tune into this special Valentine’s Day show with Dr. Bill Cloke, psychologist and author of Happy Together! &#160; Pop culture bombards us every day with shallow, unrealistic messages about romantic love. But what does it really take to build love, commitment and connection that last? And why is this important for our children, as well...]]></description>
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		<title>What do you know about domestic abuse and why is this so important for every parent to understand?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/02/what-do-you-know-about-domestic-abuse-and-why-is-this-so-important-for-every-parent-to-understand</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/02/what-do-you-know-about-domestic-abuse-and-why-is-this-so-important-for-every-parent-to-understand#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don’t miss this discussion about a problem that exists in every community! &#160; We all have seen the headlines about women being assaulted or even killed by their partners. But do you know how many instances of domestic abuse devastate lives yet never make the news? Domestic abuse happens in families from all walks of...]]></description>
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		<title>Battling backtalk</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/01/battling-backtalk</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:50:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All parents probably have experienced it &#8211; from a toddler&#8217;s screams of &#8220;Nooo!&#8221; to a teen&#8217;s rolling eyes and rude remarks made under her breath.  Backtalk is never fun. &#160; Marti joined Diana Pierce with some practical advice on how to to teach and encourage more respectful communication whatever the age of your child. Here are Marti&#8217;s...]]></description>
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		<title>Does it feel like a constant struggle to get your children into predictable patterns of eating, sleeping and other daily routines and transitions?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/01/does-it-feel-like-a-constant-struggle-to-get-your-children-into-predictable-patterns-of-eating-sleeping-and-other-daily-routines-and-transitions</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/01/does-it-feel-like-a-constant-struggle-to-get-your-children-into-predictable-patterns-of-eating-sleeping-and-other-daily-routines-and-transitions#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Experts from St. David’s Center for Child &#38; Family Development offer wisdom and practical tips on helping your children with self-regulation. &#160; One of the major developmental tasks in early childhood is self-regulation, which includes settling into reasonably predictable and healthy patterns of eating, sleeping and other routines. Even as older children and adults, we...]]></description>
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		<title>Do you struggle with how to set clear limits for your children and still give them opportunities to make good decisions for themselves?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/01/do-you-struggle-with-how-to-set-clear-limits-for-your-children-and-still-give-them-opportunities-to-make-good-decisions-for-themselves</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/01/do-you-struggle-with-how-to-set-clear-limits-for-your-children-and-still-give-them-opportunities-to-make-good-decisions-for-themselves#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Then you won’t want to miss this week’s Mom Enough show! &#160; So many power struggles can be avoided when children have an opportunity to choose for themselves or to have a voice in family decisions. But how do you know when it’s time to negotiate with a child and when it’s time to just...]]></description>
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		<title>Have you or someone close to you lost a child?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/01/have-you-or-someone-close-to-you-lost-a-child</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/01/have-you-or-someone-close-to-you-lost-a-child#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How has that loss affected other children in the family, including those born after the loss? The loss of a child is surely the most devastating thing a parent can experience and the consequences can have long-lasting implications for how the bereaved parents care for other children in the family, including children born after the...]]></description>
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		<title>Bedtime Battles: Tips for Tired Parents</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/01/bedtime-battles-tired-tips-for-parents</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/01/bedtime-battles-tired-tips-for-parents#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:07:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although everyone knows that getting enough sleep is important for children&#8217;s health, learning and happiness, making sure that happens isn&#8217;t always so easy! From tots to teens, children often fight the very thing they need. And tired parents often let themselves get drawn into prolonged bedtime rituals or power struggles that ultimately undermine sleep for...]]></description>
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		<title>Do you wonder if and when it’s OK to use media and technology with very young children?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/01/do-you-wonder-if-and-when-it%e2%80%99s-ok-to-use-media-and-technology-with-very-young-children</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/01/do-you-wonder-if-and-when-it%e2%80%99s-ok-to-use-media-and-technology-with-very-young-children#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s Mom Enough guest offers helpful, realistic guidelines! &#160; As parents we get lots of different messages about the place of video and TV in our children’s lives. While ads claim some videos will make kids smarter, many experts say no media is good media for babies and toddlers. Yet the reality is that...]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for managing stress!</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/01/register-for-a-chance-to-win-a-book-and-a-cd-from-marti</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/01/register-for-a-chance-to-win-a-book-and-a-cd-from-marti#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Erin and Marti are featured guest speakers on Dakota County Technical College’s Early Childhood &#38; Youth Development blog. When visiting DCTC’s blog, listen to their recording about stress and the way it affects our bodies, our lives and our children. Taking care of yourself is an important part of taking care of your children. Use...]]></description>
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		<title>What’s the best and worst parenting advice you ever received?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2012/01/what%e2%80%99s-the-best-and-worst-parenting-advice-you-ever-received</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2012/01/what%e2%80%99s-the-best-and-worst-parenting-advice-you-ever-received#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hear America’s best-selling humor writer Jill Conner Browne (AKA the Sweet Potato Queen) weigh in on this and more in this week’s Mom Enough! &#160; As we kick off the new year, Marti &#38; Erin have a special treat for all you Mom Enough fans – a freewheeling interview with New York Times bestselling author...]]></description>
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		<title>Making New Year&#8217;s resolutions that you can keep</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/12/making-new-years-resolutions-that-you-can-keep</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/12/making-new-years-resolutions-that-you-can-keep#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marti joined the KARE 11 folks with ideas for making lasting changes in the new year. She said the end of the year is a great time to reflect on what went well this year for you and your family and what could be even better going forward. &#160; The &#8220;clean slate&#8221; of that new 2012...]]></description>
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		<title>Are you making New Year’s resolutions this year?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/12/are-you-making-new-year%e2%80%99s-resolutions-this-year</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/12/are-you-making-new-year%e2%80%99s-resolutions-this-year#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How likely are you to keep them? This week’s Mom Enough show may inspire you to make resolutions you can keep, and your family life may be better as a result! &#160; Something about turning the calendar to a new year prompts many of us to save more money, lose weight or break some nasty...]]></description>
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		<title>Way to go, Erin!</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/12/way-to-go-erin</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:44:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Erin, who was awarded the A. Marilyn Sime Scholarship in integrative medicine and health practices for her continuing graduate studies at the University of Minnesota!]]></description>
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		<title>Have you ever had the urge to slip out of your child’s sports event and go do what you want?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/12/have-you-ever-had-the-urge-to-slip-out-of-your-child%e2%80%99s-sports-event-and-go-do-what-you-want</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/12/have-you-ever-had-the-urge-to-slip-out-of-your-child%e2%80%99s-sports-event-and-go-do-what-you-want#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Self-described “Bad Hockey Mom” has done just that and joins Marti &#38; Erin for a provocative chat about what it really means to be “mom enough.” &#160; Many of us have been there – driving our children to countless hockey games, dance recitals or swim meets, but longing to sit out a few and focus...]]></description>
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		<title>Do you feel your stress building as the holidays approach?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/12/do-you-feel-your-stress-building-as-the-holidays-approach</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/12/do-you-feel-your-stress-building-as-the-holidays-approach#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well you’re not alone, according to the family researcher who is this week’s Mom Enough guest! &#160; This time of year often evokes a wide range of feelings – excitement, joy, sadness, longing or all of the above. Especially for moms, any and all of those emotions often come with anxiety – “How can I...]]></description>
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		<title>Have you wondered about the best way to potty train your child?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/12/have-you-wondered-about-the-best-way-to-potty-train-your-child</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/12/have-you-wondered-about-the-best-way-to-potty-train-your-child#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Or do you worry that an older child’s bed-wetting signals a serious problem? &#160; As parents, many of us struggle to sort through varied and often contradictory bits of potty-training advice from childrearing books, peers, grandparents and childcare providers. We wonder when our child should be out of diapers, when toileting “accidents” are something to...]]></description>
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		<title>When you became a mom, how did your experience match the expectations you had before giving birth?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/11/when-you-became-a-mom-how-did-your-experience-match-the-expectations-you-had-before-giving-birth</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/11/when-you-became-a-mom-how-did-your-experience-match-the-expectations-you-had-before-giving-birth#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Was that a cause of tears or laughter or a lot of both? &#160; In celebration of our 100th show – and all the ups and downs you and we experience as moms – we offer you this special edition of Mom Enough, a live recording of author Kate Hopper’s 5th Annual Motherhood and Words...]]></description>
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		<title>Mama&#8217;s got the clean house blues</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/11/mamas-got-the-clean-house-blues</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/11/mamas-got-the-clean-house-blues#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:15:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent article in Time magazine ruffled some feathers when its author proclaimed that the &#8220;Chore Wars&#8221; were over, that men and women had nearly identical workloads in terms of paid and unpaid work. Despite more men taking on a bigger role with child care and housework, some experts argue that it&#8217;s still the women...]]></description>
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		<title>How can doing good for others benefit your child’s development and your family’s relationships?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/11/how-can-doing-good-for-others-benefit-your-child%e2%80%99s-development-and-your-family%e2%80%99s-relationships</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/11/how-can-doing-good-for-others-benefit-your-child%e2%80%99s-development-and-your-family%e2%80%99s-relationships#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You probably have heard Marti &#38; Erin talk many times about the “3 Cs” that are so important to children’s learning and development: connection, competence and contribution. This week’s guest, Dr. Jenny Friedman, is devoting her life to helping families like yours find simple but powerful ways to engage children in the 3 Cs, with...]]></description>
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		<title>How is your child’s school prepared to respond in the event of a crisis or disaster that touches the lives of students?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/11/how-is-your-child%e2%80%99s-school-prepared-to-respond-in-the-event-of-a-crisis-or-disaster-that-touches-the-lives-of-students</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may be reassured by what this week’s Mom Enough guest has to say about both the nature of most crises and the school’s well-thought-out plan of action. &#160; When you think of crisis intervention in the schools, you may think of headline-grabbing images of school shooters or other in-school threats to children’s safety. But...]]></description>
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		<title>What are the things that get in the way of making healthy choices for your children – and teaching them to do the same?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/11/what-are-the-things-that-get-in-the-way-of-making-healthy-choices-for-your-children-%e2%80%93-and-teaching-them-to-do-the-same</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A specialist in pediatric nutrition offers simple tips that can lead to meaningful change in your child’s health and fitness. &#160; As parents, we often feel overwhelmed with all the “shoulds” that come our way. But even small changes in the ways we and our families shop, cook, eat, sleep and play can have a...]]></description>
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		<title>Panel discusses viral video of Texas judge hitting daughter</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/11/panel-discusses-viral-video-of-texas-judge-hitting-daughter</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent viral video has a Texas judge and father in hot water this week. Recorded back in 2004, it shows William Adams hitting his then 16-year-old daughter, Hillary, repeatedly with a belt. &#160; The video has raised a lot of questions, including what is the line between punishment and abuse. This morning, family psychologist Dr. Marti...]]></description>
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		<title>Is it time to retire the stereotype of the evil step-parent?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/10/is-it-time-to-retire-the-stereotype-of-the-evil-step-parent</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/10/is-it-time-to-retire-the-stereotype-of-the-evil-step-parent#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s Mom Enough guest thinks so and offers wise and practical guidance on how to make life easier and happier for parents, step-parents and children! &#160; We all know classic stories with an evil step-mother cast as villain. But how does that image jibe with the countless step-parents who give tender loving care to...]]></description>
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		<title>We hear a lot about moms struggling to balance work and family, but what about dads?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/10/we-hear-a-lot-about-moms-struggling-to-balance-work-and-family-but-what-about-dads</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/10/we-hear-a-lot-about-moms-struggling-to-balance-work-and-family-but-what-about-dads#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In what ways do moms and dads face similar challenges, and how has that changed in recent years? &#160; Conversations about work and family often revolve around challenges faced by moms who are employed outside the home. But a recent study at Boston College’s Center for Work and Family is changing the conversation, with findings...]]></description>
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		<title>Congratulations Debbykay!</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/10/congratulations-debbykay</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:25:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Debbykay Peterson from the Minnesota Department of Education for receiving the Elaine McCormick Wray Award for Family-Supportive Workplace Initiatives. This Working Family Resource Center award recognizes recipients committed to educating, supporting and affirming working families by providing work-life and wellness education and resources at the work site.]]></description>
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		<title>Do you suspect your child may be allergic to a food or some substance in the environment?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/10/do-you-suspect-your-child-may-be-allergic-to-a-food-or-some-substance-in-the-environment</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/10/do-you-suspect-your-child-may-be-allergic-to-a-food-or-some-substance-in-the-environment#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What do you know about reliable testing, effective treatment and when allergies are likely to clear up on their own? &#160; In recent years, food allergies have become a greater concern worldwide, affecting both children and adults, especially in developed countries like the U.S. What are possible causes of this notable increase? How can we...]]></description>
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		<title>You work hard to protect your children from toxic influences and help them make healthy choices.</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/10/you-work-hard-to-protect-your-children-from-toxic-influences-and-help-them-make-healthy-choices</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/10/you-work-hard-to-protect-your-children-from-toxic-influences-and-help-them-make-healthy-choices#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[But what do you know about how some businesses are working even harder to attract your children to the very things you want them to avoid? &#160; As parents, we sometimes feel like we’re spitting in the wind – encouraging healthy eating while commercials bombard our children with tempting images of junk food; limiting violent...]]></description>
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		<title>Get some ZZZzzzz time</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/10/get-some-zzzzzzz-time</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/10/get-some-zzzzzzz-time#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:34:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your morning routine at home involves several trips to the bedroom to make sure your child is awake, chances are your Sleeping Beauty isn&#8217;t getting enough sleep. While most kids don&#8217;t spring out of bed every morning, the ones who can regularly wake up without an alarm clock &#8212; or constant reminders from Mom...]]></description>
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		<title>Drug and alcohol abuse are among the biggest worries parents face today.</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/10/drug-and-alcohol-abuse-are-among-the-biggest-worries-parents-face-today</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/10/drug-and-alcohol-abuse-are-among-the-biggest-worries-parents-face-today#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[But do you know how important you are in preventing your child from going down that dangerous path? &#160; We all know someone who has experienced the pain and tragedy of substance abuse or addiction, and we long to keep our children safe from such harm. Sometimes we feel powerless in the face of the...]]></description>
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		<title>Reading is the foundation of many areas of learning, and a child who isn’t reading well by 3rd grade is at risk of falling increasingly behind in school.</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/09/reading-is-the-foundation-of-many-areas-of-learning-and-a-child-who-isn%e2%80%99t-reading-well-by-3rd-grade-is-at-risk-of-falling-increasingly-behind-in-school</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/09/reading-is-the-foundation-of-many-areas-of-learning-and-a-child-who-isn%e2%80%99t-reading-well-by-3rd-grade-is-at-risk-of-falling-increasingly-behind-in-school#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So what can we do to be sure our children build the literacy skills for success in school and life? &#160; The path to reading success starts long before a child walks through the school door. From the earliest conversations we have with our toddler to singing songs or playing rhyming games in the car,...]]></description>
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		<title>Does your child struggle to get going in the morning, slow down at night or stay focused any time of day?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/09/does-your-child-struggle-to-get-going-in-the-morning-slow-down-at-night-or-stay-focused-any-time-of-day</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/09/does-your-child-struggle-to-get-going-in-the-morning-slow-down-at-night-or-stay-focused-any-time-of-day#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Then you’ll want to learn how a “sensory diet” can help your child (and you!) have the “just right” energy to be at your best! &#160; Whether we’re kids or grown-ups, we all find unique ways to calm ourselves, rouse ourselves or stay focused on a challenging task, and we use all our senses to...]]></description>
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		<title>Have you wondered why school buses don’t have seat belts?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/09/have-you-wondered-why-school-buses-don%e2%80%99t-have-seat-belts</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/09/have-you-wondered-why-school-buses-don%e2%80%99t-have-seat-belts#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[And are you sure you are doing what you can to ensure your children’s safety on the bus or in your own car? Heather Darby from the MN Department of Safety brings information we all need as the new school year gets underway! &#160; With the kids back in school and outdoor temperatures dropping soon,...]]></description>
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		<title>What messages are you sending to your daughter about what kind of a woman she will become?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/09/what-messages-are-you-sending-to-your-daughter-about-what-kind-of-a-woman-she-will-become</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/09/what-messages-are-you-sending-to-your-daughter-about-what-kind-of-a-woman-she-will-become#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may be surprised by some of the insights provided by this week’s Mom Enough guest, author Joyce McFadden! &#160; As mothers, we shape our daughters’ confidence and sense of self in powerful ways. But we may not realize that what we do not say to our daughters, particularly about their bodies and the ordinary...]]></description>
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		<title>Summer is fading and it’s time for kids to buckle down to their schoolwork.</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/08/summer-is-fading-and-it%e2%80%99s-time-for-kids-to-buckle-down-to-their-schoolwork</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/08/summer-is-fading-and-it%e2%80%99s-time-for-kids-to-buckle-down-to-their-schoolwork#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[But, as Marti &#38; Erin discuss, we parents also have an important role in ensuring school success – and we need all the help we can get! &#160; For school-age children, those lazy days of summer are almost gone and the challenges of school and homework are the order of the day. But kids are...]]></description>
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		<title>Getting the family ready for school success</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/08/getting-the-family-ready-for-school-success</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/08/getting-the-family-ready-for-school-success#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:59:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It takes more than just students getting ready to back to school; It can be a whole family effort. Students know to work hard to achieve success, but the whole process should be a family affair. &#160; In this KARE 11 Sunrise video, Marti says: - Make sure kids are physically ready to learn -...]]></description>
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		<title>You’ve heard Marti &amp; Erin talk about the importance of nature in children’s health and development, but what about us adults?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/08/you%e2%80%99ve-heard-marti-erin-talk-about-the-importance-of-nature-in-children%e2%80%99s-health-and-development-but-what-about-us-adults</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drawing on his new book, The Nature Principle, bestselling author Richard Louv joins Marti &#38; Erin to bring fresh insights and tips you won’t want to miss! &#160; Richard Louv’s popular book, Last Child in the Woods, fueled a social movement to reconnect children and nature, striving to end what Louv dubbed “Nature Deficit Disorder.”...]]></description>
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		<title>It’s back to school time and your kids are ready with their backpacks and new shoes, but are they ready emotionally?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/08/it%e2%80%99s-back-to-school-time-and-your-kids-are-ready-with-their-backpacks-and-new-shoes-but-are-they-ready-emotionally</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn about common back-to-school worries and how you can help your children confront their concerns and feel strong and confident for the new school year! &#160; As kids and parents anticipate the start of a new school year, it is common to feel both excitement and concern. It’s easy to focus on the material aspects...]]></description>
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		<title>What happens to a woman’s illusions of motherhood when her children head down a dark and dangerous path?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/08/what-happens-to-a-woman%e2%80%99s-illusions-of-motherhood-when-her-children-head-down-a-dark-and-dangerous-path</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/08/what-happens-to-a-woman%e2%80%99s-illusions-of-motherhood-when-her-children-head-down-a-dark-and-dangerous-path#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[And what will bring the family back to a healthy place of love and connection? &#160; As mothers, even as we know there will be inevitable ups and downs in our parenting journey, we imagine we always will stay connected to our children. But Debra Gwartney, journalist and author, found her illusions of motherhood shattered...]]></description>
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		<title>What would you do to escape your everyday life for a week?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/08/what-would-you-do-to-escape-your-everyday-life-for-a-week</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/08/what-would-you-do-to-escape-your-everyday-life-for-a-week#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:55:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marti and Erin just returned from a week in Spain &#8211; a much needed break from the busyness of raising kids/grandkids, running a business, Erin going to school and work. (See their photos for a glimpse of some of their fun and, at times, crazy adventure!) &#160; If you could escape the hustle and bustle...]]></description>
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		<title>Do you know how easily a hearing loss can go undetected and what a major impact that can have on a child’s development?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/08/do-you-know-how-easily-a-hearing-loss-can-go-undetected-and-what-a-major-impact-that-can-have-on-a-child%e2%80%99s-development</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/08/do-you-know-how-easily-a-hearing-loss-can-go-undetected-and-what-a-major-impact-that-can-have-on-a-child%e2%80%99s-development#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An expert from Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota brings information every parent needs! &#160; Hearing loss can affect all aspects of a child’s learning and development, and it’s easy for hearing loss to go undetected – as Marti learned the hard way when Erin was a little girl! But this week’s guest, Linda Murrans,...]]></description>
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		<title>What are the unique challenges faced by children and families when a parent is deployed to serve in our nation’s current conflicts?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/07/what-are-the-unique-challenges-faced-by-children-and-families-when-a-parent-is-deployed-to-serve-in-our-nation%e2%80%99s-current-conflicts</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/07/what-are-the-unique-challenges-faced-by-children-and-families-when-a-parent-is-deployed-to-serve-in-our-nation%e2%80%99s-current-conflicts#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[And how can you help? &#160; 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 new resources can help adults and children, whatever their ages, handle these emotional challenges and stay...]]></description>
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		<title>In the sad event of a divorce, what choices can parents make to reduce the negative impact on children and the whole family?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/07/in-the-sad-event-of-a-divorce-what-choices-can-parents-make-to-reduce-the-negative-impact-on-children-and-the-whole-family</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/07/in-the-sad-event-of-a-divorce-what-choices-can-parents-make-to-reduce-the-negative-impact-on-children-and-the-whole-family#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s guest has information you won’t want to miss! &#160; We all have heard about – and many of us have seen firsthand – the negative effects of divorce on children. But the choices parents make before, during and after divorce have a powerful impact on how children survive and even thrive in the...]]></description>
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		<title>Keeping the lines of communication open with your kids</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/07/keeping-the-lines-of-communication-open-with-your-kids</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/07/keeping-the-lines-of-communication-open-with-your-kids#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:11:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Are you a parent of a teen or a tween who seems to answer all your questions with a shrug and &#8220;I don&#8217;t know&#8221; or &#8220;Whatever&#8221;? &#160; Well, you&#8217;re not alone! But keeping the lines of communication open with your adolescent is well worth the effort and can help your child make a smooth...]]></description>
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		<title>Do you want to ignite the love of reading in your child?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/07/do-you-want-to-ignite-the-love-of-reading-in-your-child</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/07/do-you-want-to-ignite-the-love-of-reading-in-your-child#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s guest brings helpful tips even if you have a son or daughter who rarely picks up a book! &#160; Competent readers have access to a whole world of knowledge and adventure. Research shows that many boys fall short of girls in their ability and interest in reading. But this week’s guest, Pam Allyn,...]]></description>
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		<title>Do you feel pulled hither and thither by each new bit of parenting advice that comes your way?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/07/do-you-feel-pulled-hither-and-thither-by-each-new-bit-of-parenting-advice-that-comes-your-way</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/07/do-you-feel-pulled-hither-and-thither-by-each-new-bit-of-parenting-advice-that-comes-your-way#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 01:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Then you will welcome the big picture thinking of this week’s guest, a psychologist and author who provides a framework for effective parenting whatever the age of your child! &#160; In the ups and downs of our daily lives as parents, we often just long for a way to get through this meltdown or this...]]></description>
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		<title>Is your child getting enough physical activity? Or risking injury by getting too much of one sport?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/06/is-your-child-getting-enough-physical-activity-or-risking-injury-by-getting-too-much-of-one-sport</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/06/is-your-child-getting-enough-physical-activity-or-risking-injury-by-getting-too-much-of-one-sport#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An expert from Children’s Hospitals &#38; Clinics of Minnesota has the answers you need! &#160; For too many of our children, today’s sedentary life style poses a serious threat to their longterm health and well-being. At the same time, many of our more active children are drawn into highly competitive sports at early ages, with...]]></description>
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		<title>Keep your kids&#8217; learning skills sharp this summer</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/06/keep-your-kids-learning-skills-sharp-this-summer</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/06/keep-your-kids-learning-skills-sharp-this-summer#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:21:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many parents worry that their kids will lose ground in basic school subjects during the summer. In fact, educational research demonstrates that elementary age children often do require extensive review in the fall to get back to where they were in the spring. &#160; Concern about that summer learning loss leads some parents to push...]]></description>
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		<title>Looking to make summer travel more fun and relaxing for you and your kids? Check out these practical tips from a mom who has traveled the world with her child!</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/06/looking-to-make-summer-travel-more-fun-and-relaxing-for-you-and-your-kids-check-out-these-practical-tips-from-a-mom-who-has-traveled-the-world-with-her-child</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No doubt you&#8217;ve been there – excited anticipation of a fun trip turned to the reality of tired, squabbling kids and frazzled parents. But a little planning can go a long way, especially with tips from world traveler and savvy mom, Kaamna Bhojwani-Dhawan, founder of MomAboard.com. Whether you&#8217;re driving to a nearby cabin or flying...]]></description>
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		<title>To what extent is parenthood what you expected?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/06/to-what-extent-is-parenthood-what-you-expected</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/06/to-what-extent-is-parenthood-what-you-expected#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[And what have been some of the surprises? A young couple reflects on the recent start of their parenthood journey – with a special focus on fatherhood – in this week’s thought-provoking discussion! &#160; As we celebrate Father’s Day this week, first-time parents Shane and Erinn Farrell join Marti and Erin to reflect on their...]]></description>
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		<title>What does it really mean to be Mom Enough?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/06/what-does-it-really-mean-to-be-mom-enough</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/06/what-does-it-really-mean-to-be-mom-enough#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Strapped for time, we often feel guilty and compensate by doing everything (and/or buying everything) for our child, thinking that is how to &#8220;love&#8221; a child. We often focus on keeping our child happy in the moment rather than looking at the long-term goal of raising our child to become a competent, caring adult. &#160;...]]></description>
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		<title>Are you looking for ways to help your child be strong, calm and focused?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/06/are-you-looking-for-ways-to-help-your-child-be-strong-calm-and-focused</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/06/are-you-looking-for-ways-to-help-your-child-be-strong-calm-and-focused#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:48:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn how the ancient practice of yoga – and the appeal of modern superheroes – are being combined to enhance children’s learning and behavior at home and at school! &#160; Adults of all ages have discovered the many benefits of yoga for both physical and mental health. But how about sharing those benefits with children?...]]></description>
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		<title>Summer’s a time for fun and adventure, but do you know the latest on what to do to keep your children safe?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/05/summer%e2%80%99s-a-time-for-fun-and-adventure-but-do-you-know-the-latest-on-what-to-do-to-keep-your-children-safe</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 14:31:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marti &#38; Erin learned some new things and you will too in this important conversation with an expert from Children’s Hospitals &#38; Clinics of Minnesota! &#160; After a long winter, we finally are getting out the bikes, skateboards, and swimsuits for some well-deserved summer fun. The fun is multiplied for both children and parents when...]]></description>
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		<title>Could your child manage stress better, fall asleep more easily and deal with bullies more confidently by tapping into the power of imagination?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/05/could-your-child-manage-stress-better-fall-asleep-more-easily-and-deal-with-bullies-more-confidently-by-tapping-into-the-power-of-imagination</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 18:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author and UCLA professor Charlotte Reznick tells how in this week&#8217;s show! &#160; Children are, by definition, imaginative creatures. But who knew how useful children&#8217;s imaginations (and ours too, for that matter) could be when facing fears, taking on new challenges or settling down after a hectic day? This week Marti and Erin explore this...]]></description>
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		<title>Why is a secure parent-child attachment so important to a child’s lifelong development?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/05/why-is-a-secure-parent-child-attachment-so-important-to-a-child%e2%80%99s-lifelong-development</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/05/why-is-a-secure-parent-child-attachment-so-important-to-a-child%e2%80%99s-lifelong-development#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 18:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[And what can you do to make sure you and your child have the kind of attachment that will provide this important foundation for healthy development? Marti and Erin dig deeply into many aspects of attachment in this week’s show! &#160; A child’s earliest relationships with parents and other primary caregivers powerfully shape that child’s...]]></description>
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		<title>Talking to your children about the death of Bin Laden</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/05/talking-to-your-children-about-the-death-of-bin-laden</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/05/talking-to-your-children-about-the-death-of-bin-laden#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2011 22:25:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s news has been filled with images of Osama Bin Laden, the assault on his hideaway, and flashbacks to the attacks on the World Trade Center 10 years ago. But how do children of different ages perceive what they see and hear? And how should parents protect or guide their children in making sense...]]></description>
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		<title>From Baby&#8217;s Babbles to Toddler&#8217;s Tales: The Power of Language in Living, Loving and Learning</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/05/from-babys-babbles-to-toddlers-tales-the-power-of-language-in-living-loving-and-learning</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/05/from-babys-babbles-to-toddlers-tales-the-power-of-language-in-living-loving-and-learning#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2011 21:29:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join Marti from noon – 1 pm on Friday, May 20, for a free webinar about the power of language through Working Family Resource Center. &#160; Long before your children say their first words, they are learning amazing things from what they hear you say to them, about them and in front of them. So...]]></description>
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		<title>Are you concerned that your child may not be getting enough sleep?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/05/are-you-concerned-that-your-child-may-not-be-getting-enough-sleep</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/05/are-you-concerned-that-your-child-may-not-be-getting-enough-sleep#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 18:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The director of the sleep center at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota brings important information about symptoms and management of sleep disorders, as well as solid advice for promoting good sleep patterns for any child! &#160; Sleep is essential for a child’s health, well-being and normal growth and development. Dr. Gerald Rosen from Children’s...]]></description>
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		<title>Mindful moms</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/05/mindful-moms</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/05/mindful-moms#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 14:59:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Erin: My son just had a meltdown in public and emotions charge through me. I&#8217;m embarrassed and feel like my child is beyond my control. I don&#8217;t want to make a scene, but I need him to stop. I reach over, grab his arm and squeeze, just a little tighter than I should. I lower...]]></description>
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		<title>Should We Teach Our Kids To Fight Back?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/05/should-we-teach-our-kids-to-fight-back</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/05/should-we-teach-our-kids-to-fight-back#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 11:50:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s something no parent wants to have happen: their kid bullied by another. A suburban Baltimore mother got so fed up with it, she told her young son to fight the bully, and was caught on tape egging him on. &#160; “Put your hands on him because I’m going to [expletive] cut him loose on...]]></description>
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		<title>Baby talk to school success</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/05/baby-talk-to-school-success</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/05/baby-talk-to-school-success#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 11:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stacy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Success in school and in life build on a strong foundation of early language development, and disparities in young children&#8217;s language skills relate directly to later disparities in school achievement. Long before a baby can talk, language skills are shaped by how parents and other caregivers talk with the baby throughout the ordinary interactions of...]]></description>
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		<title>How about giving yourself an early Mother’s Day gift by tuning into this week’s engaging, candid chat with author Gail Rosenblum?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/05/observations-on-motherhood-a-conversation-with-author-gail-rosenblum</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/05/observations-on-motherhood-a-conversation-with-author-gail-rosenblum#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 18:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>theshinebox</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marti, Erin and Gail cover everything from love to loss to lice (yes, lice!) as they pick up on themes in Gail’s touching and delightful new book on motherhood and life. &#160; Popular Star Tribune columnist Gail Rosenblum joins Marti and Erin to explore themes from her new book, A Hundred Lives Since Then. You’re...]]></description>
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		<title>How safe is your child when riding in the car?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/04/how-safe-is-your-child-when-riding-in-the-car-what-does-the-law-require-in-terms-of-child-passenger-safety-and-what-should-you-do-to-keep-your-child-safe-an-expert-from-the-mn-department-of-public-s</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:22:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>theshinebox</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What does the law require in terms of child passenger safety and what should you do to keep your child safe? An expert from the MN Department of Public Safety provides information you won&#8217;t want to miss! &#160; Car crashes are the leading cause of death and injury for children under the age of 14....]]></description>
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		<title>Do you have or know a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/04/do-you-have-or-know-a-child-with-an-autism-spectrum-disorder</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/04/do-you-have-or-know-a-child-with-an-autism-spectrum-disorder#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>theshinebox</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you wondered why it often seems so hard for a child with ASD to have fun with others? This week’s guest offers fresh insights and tips you won’t want to miss! &#160; Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder often face many challenges to their ability to engage in fun interactions with others &#8212; from attention...]]></description>
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		<title>Have you wondered if your child’s language is what it should be for his or her age?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/04/have-you-wondered-if-your-child%e2%80%99s-language-is-what-it-should-be-for-his-or-her-age</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/04/have-you-wondered-if-your-child%e2%80%99s-language-is-what-it-should-be-for-his-or-her-age#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 02:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>theshinebox</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How can you tell and where can you get help if you think there is a problem? A speech and language pathologist offers practical guidelines and suggestions this week! &#160; Language is the foundation of nearly all aspects of children’s learning and it is key to children’s social relationships with both adults and peers. Yet,...]]></description>
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		<title>Let&#8217;s Get Outside! Ideas to Get Kids Outside</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/04/lets-get-outside-ideas-to-get-kids-outside</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/04/lets-get-outside-ideas-to-get-kids-outside#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 22:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>theshinebox</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It can be a challenge to get your kids away from the computer or television screen and outside. Research shows that playing outside can lead to better health, less anxiety, better concentration and higher creativity. &#160; Marti and Erin visited Kare 11 Saturday to share their ideas to get kids active. &#160; Watch video and...]]></description>
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		<title>If Momma Ain&#8217;t Happy, Ain&#8217;t Nobody Happy!</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/04/if-momma-aint-happy-aint-noboby-happy</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/04/if-momma-aint-happy-aint-noboby-happy#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 22:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>theshinebox</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When a woman becomes a mother, too often her own needs get put on the back burner. Whether she&#8217;s juggling a job outside the home or being the full-time &#8220;manager&#8221; of the household, a mom often struggles to find time for fun and friends &#8211; or even sleep! Granted, some self-sacrifice may be a necessary...]]></description>
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		<title>How can you help your child understand and cope with a serious illness or hospitalization?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/04/how-can-you-help-your-child-understand-and-cope-with-a-serious-illness-or-hospitalization</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/04/how-can-you-help-your-child-understand-and-cope-with-a-serious-illness-or-hospitalization#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:37:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>theshinebox</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A child life specialist from Children&#8217;s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota lends wise advice in this week’s show. &#160; Being hospitalized can be scary and confusing for a child and a parent. Diane Dingley from Children&#8217;s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota joins Marti and Erin to discuss the variety of services Child Life specialists provide, including using...]]></description>
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		<title>Introducing your Child to the Outdoors: Connection with Nature Advocates Healthier Lifestyles</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/04/introducing-your-child-to-the-outdoors-connection-with-nature-advocates-healthier-lifestyles</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/04/introducing-your-child-to-the-outdoors-connection-with-nature-advocates-healthier-lifestyles#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>theshinebox</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Six years ago, author Richard Louv captured much of the country&#8217;s attention with his book, &#8220;Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder,&#8221; a warning that today&#8217;s children are disconnected from nature. &#160; It&#8217;s true, says Marti Erickson, a developmental psychologist and founder and chairman of the Children &#38; Nature Network, an...]]></description>
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		<title>Should you delay kindergarten entrance if your child has a summer birthday or seems a little immature?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/03/should-you-delay-kindergarten-entrance-if-your-child-has-a-summer-birthday-or-seems-a-little-immature</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/03/should-you-delay-kindergarten-entrance-if-your-child-has-a-summer-birthday-or-seems-a-little-immature#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:38:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>theshinebox</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The lead psychologist from Minneapolis Public Schools sheds light on this and more in this informative discussion of school readiness! &#160; Kindergarten isn’t quite what it used to be and parents often feel intense pressure and competition to make sure their children are little scholars before they walk through the door of their kindergarten classroom....]]></description>
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		<title>Have you soothed your fussy baby with a lullaby or urged your first-grader to practice piano more often?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/03/have-you-soothed-your-fussy-baby-with-a-lullaby-or-urged-your-first-grader-to-practice-piano-more-often</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>theshinebox</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The director of MacPhail’s Early Childhood Music programs offers tips for how, when and why to introduce music into our children’s lives. &#160; As early as six weeks of age, babies can learn from and be soothed by the sounds and movement of music. Dianna Babcock, Director of Early Childhood Music at MacPhail Center for Music, joins...]]></description>
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		<title>What tools and resources are available to help you evaluate and choose childcare that will serve your children well?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/03/what-tools-and-resources-are-available-to-help-you-evaluate-and-choose-childcare-that-will-serve-your-children-well</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:41:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s guest discusses the various types of childcare and offers tips for deciding what is best for your family! &#160; Parents consider many factors when selecting childcare, from licensure to curricula to health and safety standards to cost. Dr. Amy Susman-Stillman, co-director of the Center for Early Education and Development at the University of Minnesota,...]]></description>
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		<title>Learn to Love Reading Month</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/03/learn-to-love-reading-month</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:22:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The foundation of reading is language. Marti Erickson and Kim Insley discussed ways to encourage a love for reading even at a young age. They gave practical examples of how to incorporate the following: Talk to babies, long before they can talk back Introduce the fun of language Ask “How,” “Why,” and “What if” questions Read...]]></description>
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		<title>How do you know if your child is developmentally on track and ready to succeed in school?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/03/how-do-you-know-if-your-child-is-developmentally-on-track-and-ready-to-succeed-in-school</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:42:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Erin and guest Kay Krhin, mothers with boys starting kindergarten this fall, discuss their questions and uncertainties in this week’s show. &#160; Every child develops at a different pace, but there are important language, social/emotional, cognitive and motor skills milestones that help children get off to a good start in school. In this week’s podcast,...]]></description>
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		<title>Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/03/preparing-your-child-for-kindergarten</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2011 22:19:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is your child ready to succeed in kindergarten? And what does that even mean in today’s world? &#160; Marti and Erin joined Belinda Jensen to discuss underlying issues for school readiness, experiences children need to succeed in school and in life, and resources to help parents know how their child is progressing toward school success....]]></description>
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		<title>What are the most common myths about drinking alcohol during pregnancy?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/02/what-are-the-most-common-myths-about-drinking-alcohol-during-pregnancy</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/02/what-are-the-most-common-myths-about-drinking-alcohol-during-pregnancy#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:44:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Representatives from the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome share tips on how to have a safe pregnancy in this week’s show! &#160; Too many mothers get a mixed message about the dangers of even a small amount of drinking during pregnancy. Sue Terwey and Emily Gunderson from the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome...]]></description>
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		<title>ABCs of Kindergarten</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/02/abcs-of-kindergarten</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:21:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you start your 5-year-old in school now or later? Depends on your child. &#160; This week Heather Lorentz will register her son Carter for kindergarten in the fall. With a May birthday, he will be considered a &#8220;young 5.&#8221; Although Lorentz knows he is ready for school, she thinks the experience she had with...]]></description>
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		<title>How is your parenting style similar to or different from that of your mom and dad?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/02/how-is-your-parenting-style-similar-to-or-different-from-that-of-your-mom-and-dad</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/02/how-is-your-parenting-style-similar-to-or-different-from-that-of-your-mom-and-dad#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marti and Erin get very personal while reflecting on their own parenting approaches in this week’s show! &#160; When you were young, you probably told yourself you would not be like your mom or your dad when you grew up. But when times are tough and you really feel the stress of daily life, do...]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrate WRAD on March 9 with Marti and Erin, WRAD Ambassadors in Minneapolis!</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/02/celebrate-wrad-on-march-9-with-marti-and-erin-wrad-ambassadors-in-minneapolis</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/02/celebrate-wrad-on-march-9-with-marti-and-erin-wrad-ambassadors-in-minneapolis#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:24:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marti will be reading aloud one of her favorite bedtime books &#8220;What?&#8221; Cried Granny. What will Erin read? Maybe one of her read aloud favorites, The Little Store on the Corner or a Knuffle Bunny book. &#160; Parents and kids are encouraged to do a reading or just come and enjoy listening to the readers. For every 15...]]></description>
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		<title>Communicate With the Kids. It Pays Off.</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/02/communicate-with-the-kids-it-pays-off</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/02/communicate-with-the-kids-it-pays-off#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:29:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes you get into a great conversation with other moms who aren’t only good moms but are really smart about the things we do and why. Recently, I was asked to join the mother-daughter team of  Dr. Marti Erickson and her adult daughter Erin Erikson on their podcast program where they explore the many facets...]]></description>
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		<title>Do you struggle with juggling your family’s busy schedule?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/02/do-you-struggle-with-juggling-your-family%e2%80%99s-busy-schedule</link>
		<comments>http://momenough.com/2011/02/do-you-struggle-with-juggling-your-family%e2%80%99s-busy-schedule#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:56:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this week’s podcast, Working Mother Media’s Helen Jonsen inspires us to be flexible and find a healthy balance at every stage of our children’s lives! &#160; We all strive for a healthy balance of work and family, but when the demands become overwhelming, many parents overlook how their children might contribute to the process....]]></description>
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		<title>Talking to kids about love</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/02/talking-to-kids-about-love</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:31:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the month for love and romance, with hearts and cupids all around. But beyond the cards, candy and flowers of Valentine&#8217;s Day, what is our society&#8217;s take on love and romance &#8211; and what are the images and messages that shape our children&#8217;s understanding of this important part of life? &#160; Dr. Marti...]]></description>
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		<title>Children benefit when mom and dad’s relationship is strong.</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/02/children-benefit-when-mom-and-dad%e2%80%99s-relationship-is-strong</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:57:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just in time for Valentine’s Day, learn how keeping the zing in your relationship can make you a happier and more patient mother! &#160; Dr. Laurie Mintz, author of A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex, joins Marti and Erin for a lively discussion of how the exhausting demands of parenting can cause us to lose focus...]]></description>
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		<title>What can you do to help your child become a competent and enthusiastic reader?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/01/what-can-you-do-to-help-your-child-become-a-competent-and-enthusiastic-reader</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marti and Erin share research-based strategies and their own fun tips in this week’s show! &#160; Language development is the foundation of literacy, and it begins in infancy. By using fun and inventive ways to promote your child’s language development, you also spark your child’s curiosity about the written word and a natural interest in...]]></description>
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		<title>Is it time for a new parenting style?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/01/is-it-time-for-a-new-parenting-style</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 22:32:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In her controversial new memoir, &#8220;Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,&#8221; Chua details other ultra-strict parenting methods, such as no sleepovers, TV or crafts, and she says Western parenting methods are too permissive. &#160; Although Chua has hit a nerve with parents and child-rearing experts &#8212; some say her methods border on abuse &#8212; her...]]></description>
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		<title>How can children manage pain, anxiety, sleep problems and other challenges even without pills?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/01/how-can-children-manage-pain-anxiety-sleep-problems-and-other-challenges-even-without-pills</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:04:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Kathleen Farah speaks to the power of mind-body skills at any age! &#160; Dr. Kathleen Farah from Children&#8217;s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, board certified in both family and holistic medicine, joins Marti and Erin for an important and encouraging discussion of the power of mind-body skills to help children face a wide range of...]]></description>
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		<title>When Children Tell Lies</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/01/when-children-tell-lies</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:33:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the &#8220;little white lie&#8221; to prevent hurt feelings, to the denial of wrongdoing in order to avoid punishment, to the silly whopper that seems to serve no particular purpose, probably everyone lies at one time or another. And children are no exception. &#160; What does it mean when a child tells a lie? Do...]]></description>
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		<title>How do you help your child make good ethical decisions, especially in tough situations where it’s not so easy to tell right from wrong?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/01/how-do-you-help-your-child-make-good-ethical-decisions-especially-in-tough-situations-where-it%e2%80%99s-not-so-easy-to-tell-right-from-wrong</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The author of Good Kids, Tough Choices offers words of wisdom in this week’s show! &#160; We all want children who are moral and make good choices, yet we sometimes shy away from teaching our kids core values for fear of sounding preachy or old-fashioned. And sometimes our own behavior (telling a “little lie,” for...]]></description>
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		<title>Marti and Erin Discuss Stress with Belinda Jensen</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/01/good-enough-moms-discuss-stress-with-belinda-jensen</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:35:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Marti and Erin’s first appearance together on KARE11 Saturday, they discuss the effects of toxic stress on our bodies and our children. To avoid toxic stress, they suggested the following tips and gave examples of each: Social support Mini-breaks Mind-body skills Nature experience &#160; Watch video and learn more&#62; &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>How can you engage your children at any age in helping make financial decisions that reflect your family values?</title>
		<link>http://momenough.com/2011/01/how-can-you-engage-your-children-at-any-age-in-helping-make-financial-decisions-that-reflect-your-family-values</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:09:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Money guru Nathan Dungan offers advice you won’t want to miss! &#160; Nathan Dungan, popular author and founder of Share Save Spend, joins Marti and Erin for an important and practical discussion of family finances, drawing on his new DVD and workbook, Money Sanity Solutions: Linking Money and Meaning. From evaluating your gift-giving during the recent holidays...]]></description>
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		<title>In what ways do new technologies and social media challenge our sons’ and daughters’ healthy development?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this week’s show, Dr. Leonard Sax brings fresh insight and practical tips on how to keep technology in its proper place in your child’s life! &#160; Author Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph. D., joins Marti and Erin for an impassioned discussion of how social media and interactive technologies have changed the landscape of children’s development....]]></description>
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		<title>What are the most common injuries to children in the winter?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:11:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this week’s show, the Injury Prevention Manager at Children&#8217;s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota shares ways to keep our children safe this season! &#160; You remember your children’s helmets when they get on their bikes, but are you putting helmets on your children before they go sledding? Kristi Moline, Injury Prevention Manager at Children&#8217;s Hospitals...]]></description>
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		<title>How do friendships with other women help us meet the challenges of mothering and live a full, healthy life?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:11:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s guest has the research to show why friendships are so important to us moms and, therefore, to our children and families! &#160; Carol Bruess, Ph. D., co-author of What Happy Women Do, joins Marti and Erin to celebrate and reflect on the sustaining relationships among female friends. Whether we’re dealing with a major crisis...]]></description>
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		<title>Marti and Belinda Jensen Discuss the Real Meaning of the Season</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before we even had a chance to finish off the Thanksgiving leftovers, we were bombarded with holiday catalogs and commercials commanding us to buy, buy, buy. The messages are not lost on our kids either, as younger and younger children are targeted as the consumers the marketers most want to reach. &#160; For some families,...]]></description>
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		<title>What can you do to make sure your child’s best teachers want to stay in education?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:12:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s guest offers inspiration and practical tips for becoming a partner with your child’s teacher to support your child’s best educational experience! &#160; Author and teacher Katy Farber joins Marti and Erin for a lively discussion of why too many great teachers leave the education system and what we can do to stem the tide....]]></description>
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		<title>Your children need a healthy mom, but are you looking out for your health the way you should?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:13:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this week’s show, Dr. Andrea Messina from Park Nicollet Clinic provides information every mom needs! &#160; Your health is important not only to you, but to your children. But, if you’re like many busy moms, you don’t always make time to get the care you need. Even when you do, you may feel too...]]></description>
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		<title>To what lengths would you go to help your sick child recover?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week’s guest shares her moving story! &#160; Marie Lawson Fiala, commercial litigation attorney and author of Letters from a Distant Shore, joins Marti and Erin to share her experience with her 13-year-old son’s unexpected brain hemorrhage. Hear how mother’s intuition and shared faith helped in her son’s journey toward recovery and in the difficult lesson...]]></description>
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