Hanging out with friends is an important part of growing up, a chance to learn and practice lifelong social skills — and of course to have a lot of plain old fun. But what if your child’s good buddy is someone you really don’t like? Marti joined KARE 11 Today with some helpful suggestions. …
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!
This week’s Mom Enough guests think so, and they have some great ideas of where to start! You’ve heard Marti & 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,…
This week’s Mom Enough guest has tips for strengthening connections and enhancing fun, wherever you live! 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…
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 “forecasting.” “Every child has a different comfort level in new situations,” said Erickson, co-host and owner of the Mom Enough website and podcast. “Spend time talking about what their…
