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Mom Enough: A Parenting Podcast
Hosted by mother-daughter co-hosts Dr. Marti Erickson & Dr. Erin Erickson · EN
Dr. Marti Erickson, developmental psychologist and her daughter Dr. Erin Erickson, women’s health nurse practitioner and specialist in maternal-child health, use research-based information and a few personal confessions as they and their guests discuss what it means to be “mom enough.”
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Why Less Is More in Youth Sports: How to Be the Best Sports Parent
Apr 21Tap to summarizeFrom winning championships to studying parental behavior in youth sports, psychology professor Dr. John Tauer sees youth sports from both the court and the field of social psychology. In this conversation, he challenges overparenting in athletics and explains how dialing it back can better build character, resilience, teamwork, and lifelong skills.
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Teaching Kids Consent: Rights, Respect and No Regrets
Mar 1700:32:02Tap to summarizeConsent isn’t just a “teen talk,” it starts in the everyday moments we barely notice. Should kids have to hug relatives? Is “just playing” still okay when someone gets pushed too far? In this episode of Mom Enough, Marti and Erin are joined by Christy Keating (former prosecutor turned parenting coach) for a practical, eye opening conversation on boundaries, digital risks, and raising kids who can confidently say – and respect -- “no.”
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How Stress Shapes Child Development: Positive Stress, Toxic Stress, and Resilience
Feb 200:40:10Tap to summarizeAs much as we’d love to make life easy for our children, they inevitably will experience stress. And, as research demonstrates, some stress is positive, allowing children to build coping skills and resilience. But toxic stress can undermine our children’s long-term health and wellbeing. So what protects children, and what makes stress more damaging? Join Marti and Erin of Mom Enough® for an essential conversation with Dr. Megan Gunnar about what the science of stress and resilience means for children.
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Feeding Babies and Toddlers: Solids, Picky Eating, Food Refusal
Jan 12Tap to summarizeFeeding babies and toddlers doesn’t have to feel stressful or filled with guilt. In this episode, pediatric feeding specialist and speech-language pathologist Jordyn Koveleski Gorman shares what truly matters when starting solids, navigating picky eating and food refusal, and building a healthy relationship with food from the very beginning.
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When Aging Parents Need Care: What Families Need to Know
Dec 1300:38:14Tap to summarizeHave you noticed concerning changes in your aging parents or other older loved ones — such as poor eating habits, recent falls, unsafe driving, or increasing memory lapses? Are you unsure how to raise these concerns in a way that feels both sensitive and respectful? Mom Enough guests Carey Lindeman & Andrew Rowland bring decades of experience supporting families in these situations. They offer the practical guidance you and your family need to navigate next steps with confidence and care.
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Taming Tantrums: Staying Calm with Your Child’s Big Feelings
Dec 300:23:38Tap to summarizeThough they are a normal part of early child development, tantrums can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and stressful for parents. In this episode, early childhood expert Sara Reichstadt of Kinderberry Hill shares why children have tantrums and what parents can do about it. Tune in for practical, compassionate strategies parents you can use in the moment, and after a tantrum ends.
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Social Emotional Skills for Learning & Life
Nov 1500:33:49Tap to summarizeDo you long for your young child to be more patient, caring toward others, or able to bounce back more easily after a squabble with a friend or sibling? These important social-emotional qualities take time to develop. In this episode of Mom Enough, Candice Daulton and Karen Zemlin from St. David’s Developmental & Therapeutic Services discuss how parents and teachers are essential to helping children build these critical skills for learning and life.
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The Hidden Crisis of Preschool Expulsion
Nov 100:38:11Tap to summarizeDo you think of getting expelled from school as something that happens mostly to teens? Then tune into this episode to hear early childhood experts, Candice Daulton and Cindy Hillyer, from St. David's Developmental and Therapeutic Services discuss the high rates of expulsion among preschool children and the toll that takes on both children and their families.
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School Readiness Myths: What Young Children Really Need Before Kindergarten
Oct 1700:25:17Tap to summarizeAre you stressed about whether or not your young child will be "ready for school"? And are you even sure what the most important aspects of school readiness are? Don't miss this first episode of a new 3-part series, "Raising Children to Succeed in Learning and Life," brought to you by Mom Enough partner, St. David's. Listen as early childhood educator Candice Daulton challenges popular myths about school readiness and highlights what kids really need.
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How to Raise a Boy: Insights from Psychologist Dr. Michael Reichert
Sep 2000:38:32Tap to summarizePsychologist and author Dr. Michael Reichert draws on personal loss, his extensive research from around the world, and years of clinical experience to show how boys often lose their emotional voices and intimate connections too soon. In this episode, he offers parents practical insights on how to raise a boy, from the lively toddler years through fostering connection, resilience, and healthy growth.
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