Episodes

  • How to Raise a Boy: Insights from Psychologist Dr. Michael Reichert

    How to Raise a Boy: Insights from Psychologist Dr. Michael Reichert
    Sep 20 2025
    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.
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    39 mins
  • College Search Tips: Real Advice from a Soon-to-Be Grad

    College Search Tips: Real Advice from a Soon-to-Be Grad
    Aug 16 2025
    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.
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    40 mins
  • Parent Involvement in Early Childhood Education: Benefits for Children & Families

    Parent Involvement in Early Childhood Education: Benefits for Children & Families
    Aug 11 2025
    Why is parental involvement in school so important? Sheila Williams Ridge, Director of the Shirley G. Moore Laboratory School at the University of Minnesota, joins Marti and Erin of Mom Enough® to discuss parental involvement in their child's school. She highlights the many different ways parents can be involved and the benefits of this for children and families.
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    29 mins
  • Money Tips for College Students: Insights for Parents & Young Adults

    Money Tips for College Students: Insights for Parents & Young Adults
    Jul 12 2025
    Do you have a young adult child who is heading off to college? Or even a high-schooler who is planning for college? Are you wondering what to do about money management as they prepare to go off on their own? Founder & President of Share Save Spend®, Nathan Dungan discusses top priorities for helping college-bound young adults proactively and successfully management their finances. He also highlights important information about loans and credit cards, and has suggestion that parents can implement now to ensure their future (or current) college student has the knowledge they need to be smart with money.
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    34 mins
  • The Power of Touch: Insights from Neuroscientist & Author Dr. Michael Banissy

    The Power of Touch: Insights from Neuroscientist & Author Dr. Michael Banissy
    Jul 1 2025
    How do you feel when you get a big hug from a friend you haven’t seen for a while? Or how about a spontaneous kiss on the cheek from your child? Dr. Michael Banissy, a psychologist and neuroscientist, has spent his career studying different types of touch and the impact on health, wellbeing and relationship quality in all kinds of relationships at every stage of development. He joins this Mom Enough episode from England to share some of his most important and interesting findings.
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    31 mins
  • Authentic Masculinity: Helping Boys & Men Be the People They Aspire to Be

    Authentic Masculinity: Helping Boys & Men Be the People They Aspire to Be
    Jun 14 2025
    When you think of "masculinity," what comes to mind? Tough guys who don't cry or show vulnerability? Or who can't wait for the next football game and a beer? This week's podcast takes a deeper look at "authentic masculinity" and how we can all support boys and men in becoming who they truly aspire to be. Tune in for Dr. Keith Edwards’ message of hope and compassion.
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    41 mins
  • Teens, Screens & Parenting in the Digital Age: Erin Walsh on Raising Connected Kids

    Teens, Screens & Parenting in the Digital Age: Erin Walsh on Raising Connected Kids
    May 17 2025
    With the rapid pace of technology and an abundance of information – and misinformation – it can be challenging to know the best way to handle digital behavior. What should parents really worry about when it comes to teens and screens? And what can we do if we feel like we’re losing the battle around screen time? Erin Walsh breaks down what’s going on in your teen’s digital world, and why brain development is key to navigating screen time, online safety, and your relationship with your teen.
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    42 mins
  • Better Than Perfect: Moving Beyond Perfectionism in Parenting & Life

    Better Than Perfect: Moving Beyond Perfectionism in Parenting & Life
    May 3 2025
    When you lose your cool when your toddler misbehaves or your teen botches a major exam, what do you say to yourself? If you’re like many parents, you probably slip into all-or-nothing thinking – saying to yourself, “I’m a terrible parent!” In this Mom Enough® episode, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo offers a different approach. She shares practical ways to step back and put our failures into perspective. Tune in to learn how to use these opportunities to evaluate, reframe, quiet our inner critic, and grow.
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    25 mins