Mom Enough: A Parenting Podcast

Mom Enough: A Parenting Podcast


Latest Episodes

Through a Child's Eyes: Observations and Reflections from a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
February 03, 2014

Dr. Jim Moore has been a pediatrician for many years, usually treating children with developmental delays or serious illness. In fact, he was Erin's pediatrician when she was a child, working with her and her mom to manage her severe asthma.

Closing the Achievement Gap: Early Experiences that Matter
January 27, 2014

Experiences in the early months and years of life shape a child’s health, learning and development forever. In order to thrive, children don’t need anything fancy – just basic experiences of predictable love and care, parents who talk,

Invest Now or Pay More Later: A Conversation about Early Childhood with Economist Dr. Art Rolnick
January 20, 2014

Too often people think of “education” as something that begins when children enter kindergarten. Yet a wealth of research shows that a child’s success in school and life (in fact, the very architecture of a child’s brain) is shaped in powerful ways by ...

Maintaining Strong Family Relationships in the Digital Age: A Conversation with Author and Psychologist Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair
January 13, 2014

Many adults bemoan the extent to which electronic communication has replaced face-to-face interactions for kids today. But what would children say about the impact of technology on their relationships, including their relationships with parents? Dr.

School-Related Anxiety: Understanding Causes and Finding Effective Strategies
January 06, 2014

Many children of all ages experience school-related anxiety, whether stressing out about academic performance, fearing bullies on the bus or feeling overwhelmed by separation anxiety when it’s time to leave home. This week’s Mom Enough guest,

New Year, Clean Slate: A Free-wheeling Discussion of Resolutions to Help You Be Mom Enough or Dad Enough
December 30, 2013

Something about turning the calendar to a new year prompts many of us to save more money, lose weight or break some nasty habit. But studies show that we often set ourselves up for failure with our New Year’s resolutions.

How Past Relationships Shape the Present: Becoming More Mindful of Parenting Patterns Learned in Childhood and How They Serve Our Families Now
December 23, 2013

As parents, we all have had those moments of thinking, “I can’t believe I just did that!” The parenting we experienced in childhood has a way of sneaking up on us, for better or worse, in interactions with our children.

Surviving and Thriving in Step Family Relationships: A Conversation with Dr. Patricia Papernow
December 16, 2013

Becoming a step family is a huge transition for everyone involved. What are the common emotional issues for children when a parent marries and how can all the adults pull together to help children adapt in a healthy way?

Healthy and Happy from the Start: Understanding and Supporting Your Young Child’s Social-Emotional Development
December 09, 2013

It’s hard to imagine a three-year-old, let alone a baby, having mental health problems. But this week’s guest, Catherine Wright, knows it happens. She also knows how to recognize such problems in very young children,

Everything You Need to Know about Bedwetting: A Conversation with Nurse-Practitioner and Author Renee Mercer
December 02, 2013

Many of us have been there -- a sleepy child stumbling into our bedroom saying, "Mommy, I wet my bed," loading wet sheets into the washer and wondering if this will ever end! This week's Mom Enough guest, Renee Mercer, knows the situation well,