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Families Facing Addiction: Love, Limits, Fears and Hope
When a loved one struggles with addiction, the whole family struggles too. Family members may worry that they caused, or at least contributed to, the addiction. Or they may fear that if they urge trea
Preventing Parental Burnout & Depression: Simple Tips to Get Your Life in Balance
The incidence of burnout is increasing. An Indeed survey found that 52% of all respondents reported feeling burnout in 2021, a 43% increase from the same survey pre-pandemic. And parents may be experi
Aging Parents and Their Adult Kids: Crucial Conversations, Healthy Decisions
Are you part of the sandwich generation, caring for children and also anticipating when your aging parents may need your care? Or maybe youre an aging parent trying to remain as independent as poss
Developmental Milestones: Tracking Your Child’s Learning & Growth
As our children grow, we may wonder if their growth, development, and learning are on track. Early milestones -- a baby's smile, the first steps, early words -- are often celebrated. Yet, developmenta
Mental Health and Substance Use Concerns: Healthy Helping Patterns for Families
Countless families have a loved one struggling with both mental health and substance use concerns. Many families struggle to find healthy ways to help their loved one without sacrificing their own hea
Using Pop Culture to Build Healthy Teen Relationships
Throughout the pandemic, young people connected with pop culture. Artists, songs, and shows are available at the tip of our fingers through streaming. But, what do these songs or shows teach our child
Social Emotional Learning: Competencies for Success at Home, School & Work
For both children and adults, success in school -- and in life -- depends to a great extent on social and emotional skills. These skills include self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-m
Building Self-Compassion in Children: Keys to Kindness, Gratitude and Compassion for Others
Weve all heard the question, What kind of world are we leaving for our children? But Dr. Shilagh Mirgain, a health and sport psychologist at the University of Wisconsin, turns that question on its
Raising Boys: Insights from Psychologist Michael Reichert
Mom Enough co-hosts Marti & Erin found this discussion on raising boys with Dr. Michael Reichert to be one of the most thoughtful and important episodes they have done. - - Drawing on his personal s
Why Self-Compassion is Essential to Sensitive Parenting
Stress is a normal part of life and essential to our survival. But, high levels of stress can make it a challenge for us to be the sensitive, responsive and loving parents our children need. Fortunate