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…
The latest cover of Time magazine has folks, especially moms, buzzing. It shows a woman breastfeeding a toddler and asks “Are you mom enough?” The cover story explores the “attachment parenting” trend. Local mother Kristine Dorrain practices attachment parenting. She and Marti shared their views of the parenting method on KARE 11 Today. Watch the…
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…
Was that a cause of tears or laughter or a lot of both? 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…
Here’s expert advice from the feeding clinic at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota! Marti & Erin talk with Nancy Entgelmeier, pediatric nurse practitioner in the feeding clinic at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, who offers wisdom and practical tips for successful breastfeeding, offering new foods, reducing allergy risks and avoiding power struggles…
