Then you won’t want to miss this week’s Mom Enough show!   So many power struggles can be avoided when children have an opportunity to choose for themselves or to have a voice in family decisions. But how do you know when it’s time to negotiate with a child and when it’s time to just…

How has that loss affected other children in the family, including those born after the loss? The loss of a child is surely the most devastating thing a parent can experience and the consequences can have long-lasting implications for how the bereaved parents care for other children in the family, including children born after the…

Although everyone knows that getting enough sleep is important for children’s health, learning and happiness, making sure that happens isn’t always so easy! From tots to teens, children often fight the very thing they need. And tired parents often let themselves get drawn into prolonged bedtime rituals or power struggles that ultimately undermine sleep for…

This week’s Mom Enough guest offers helpful, realistic guidelines!   As parents we get lots of different messages about the place of video and TV in our children’s lives. While ads claim some videos will make kids smarter, many experts say no media is good media for babies and toddlers. Yet the reality is that…

Erin and Marti are featured guest speakers on Dakota County Technical College’s Early Childhood & Youth Development blog. When visiting DCTC’s blog, listen to their recording about stress and the way it affects our bodies, our lives and our children. Taking care of yourself is an important part of taking care of your children. Use…