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. 1. Let your child do meaningful work in the…
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? Here are Marti’s tips for parents:…
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’s candidates and issues. As Marti and Erin have discovered with the children…
This week’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’re trying to get a tired toddler or a sassy…
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? 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…
