Whether it’s news accounts of natural disasters or terrorism, sexually loaded images on TV or marital conflict in our own homes, many things in our children’s daily lives compel us to have conversations that feel difficult and uncomfortable.

When a parent or other key adult in a family is dealing with substance abuse or addiction, children are affected in many ways. Their trust and security are undermined when parents are unable to provide the consistent,

Long before children can speak and tell us what they know, they are watching us and others and beginning to develop expectations about how people will behave in certain situations. For example, infants who have a secure attachment with their mothers sh...

It’s common for children (and adults, for that matter) to worry about the dangers of tornados, blizzards and other major weather events. And, worried or not, we and our children may wonder about the meaning of different kinds of clouds or how a hail st...

It can be difficult to think toddlers are terrific when they are throwing a tantrum at the grocery store, rejecting the fancy new potty chair you bought or shouting “No!” in response to nearly every request you make.

When young people question their gender identity or reveal that they are not comfortable with the identity they were assigned at birth, it is a deeply emotional time for the young person, parents and other family members.

The cultural landscape around both tobacco and marijuana use has changed significantly in recent years, and this week’s Mom Enough guest, Dr. Joseph Lee of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, understands the important implications of this for young peo...

We all have heard how important early childhood experience is for a child’s lifelong learning and development. So thinking about choosing the best preschool or childcare setting for your young child can feel daunting. -   - Matt McNiff,

Does your child struggle with homework, seem fidgety much of the time, or look dazed when directed to do something? Perhaps you (and your child’s teachers) need help in figuring out the optimal ways your child learns. -   -

How does a mom rise above a harsh childhood to carve a very different path in raising her three highly successful daughters? This week’s guest has an inspiring story filled with practical tips! -   - Esther Wojcicki, educator,