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…
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 & Family Development, brings…
This time of year often evokes a wide range of feelings – 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. Here are Marti’s suggestions for…
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…
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,…
