Mom Enough: A Parenting Podcast

Mom Enough: A Parenting Podcast


Latest Episodes

Essential Information about Concussions: A Conversation with an Expert from the Minnesota Department of Health
June 01, 2015

It’s great for kids (and adults, for that matter) to be active and involved in vigorous sports. However, some activities put participants at particular risk for repeated concussions, with potentially life-long consequences.

Fresh Perspectives on Bullying: A "Sticks and Stones" Conversation with Author Emily Bazelon
May 25, 2015

Many of us believe that bullying is more rampant today than in previous decades. But is that true? And how do technology and social media shape bullying behavior and its impact today? Most important, what should we be doing to support a deeper understa...

A New Vision for Outdoor Play: An Adventure Playground Conversation with Amy Fusselman, Author of "Savage Park"
May 18, 2015

When writer Amy Fusselman, her husband and young children had an opportunity for a long visit with a friend in Japan, they discovered a whole new kind of “adventure playground” that opened their eyes to a new of thinking about children’s safety,

Motherhood & Words: Giving Voice to Mothers’ Love, Loss and Laughter
May 10, 2015

Being a mom can evoke the highest and lowest of emotions, sometimes all at once! Each year Minneapolis author and writing teacher Kate Hopper brings writers to Motherhood & Words at The Loft Literary Center to read from their latest works about their l...

Picky Eating: Practical Steps for Concerned Parents
May 04, 2015

Providing proper nourishment for our children is one of the basics of parenting, so when our children reject our healthful offerings we may panic. This week’s Mom Enough guest, speech clinician and author Jenny McGlothlin,

Making Sure Your Children Are Safe in Cars: An Update from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety
April 27, 2015

As parents, we all worry about threats to our children’s health and safety. And yet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading threat to the lives of children under the age of 14 is the ordinary experience of riding in a ...

Silent Running: Strength and Resilience in the Face of Autism and Parental Illness
April 20, 2015

This week’s Mom Enough guest is Robyn Schneider, whose twin sons were diagnosed at 21 months with autism spectrum disorder. As if the boys’ severe behavior problems and lack of communication skills weren’t challenge enough, Robyn’s husband had MS and,

Reading for Joy and Learning: Simple, Effective Ways to Nurture Your Child’s Love of Reading
April 13, 2015

Teaching reading is not only the school’s responsibility; we parents play a huge role in nurturing our children’s love of reading and promoting their skills. And this doesn’t mean drill and drudgery! Laura Hanson,

Recognizing and Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders : A Multi-Disciplinary Approach for Young Children
April 06, 2015

We’ve heard so much about the increase in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in recent years, but how do you know if your child should be evaluated? And if your child is identified as having an ASD, what kinds of services are likely to help your child lea...

Moving Beyond “Good Cop, Bad Cop”: Strategies for Presenting a United Front as Parents
March 30, 2015

Mom Enough hosts Marti & Erin have heard from a lot of parents who get frustrated with always being the disciplinarian (bad cop) while their partner is the “fun parent” (good cop). In fact, Marti & Erin occasionally have complained that they more often...