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Julie Sjordal of St. David's joins Erin and Marti Erickson to reflect on a decades long partnership rooted in research, relationships, and a shared commitment to helping children and families thrive. Together they explore attachment, reflective parenting, cultural humility, systems change, and why being a trusted “partner on the path” can make a lasting difference for parents and children.

The mother-daughter relationship is uniquely powerful, and sometimes complicated. Why do conversations so often circle back to hair, clothes, and weight? In this episode, bestselling author and Georgetown professor Deborah Tannen joins three generations of Mom Enough to explore communication, conflict, and connection. Discover practical insights for strengthening this important relationship and building greater understanding across generations.

Families don't live in silos, so why do our systems operate that way? In this episode, Way to Grow CEO Coco Du explains how home visiting programs strengthen families, why parents are essential partners in child development, and what communities can do to create more connected support systems. It's a powerful conversation about helping every child build a strong foundation.

How can parents raise children who care about their communities and want to make a positive difference? Dr. Anne Klaeysen shares practical strategies for helping kids develop strong values, civic responsibility and ethical leadership. Learn how children can become engaged citizens, contribute to a more humane society and build the skills needed to create meaningful change throughout their lives.

Mom Enough® celebrates 20 years in this special live episode, as Dr. Marti Erickson and Dr. Erin Erickson are interviewed by Way to Grow CEO Coco Du. Together, they reflect on decades of research and parenting insights. They explore how strong family support helps parents be “good enough,” creating the consistent, connected relationships children need to grow and thrive.

From 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.

Consent 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.”

Feeding 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.

Have 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.

Though 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.

Do 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.

Do 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.

Are 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.

Psychologist 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.

Clara Garner, soon-to-be American University graduate, shares her college search journey, including successes, regrets, and lessons learned. She offers insights from her own experience and other students on class size, grading, location, and happiness factors. Clara also discusses internships, international work, and three key steps to choosing the best college fit.