PODCASTS

PODCASTS

Do sibling squabbles zap the fun out of family time? What’s at the root of this common hassle and what can you do to make it better?

Good Enough Moms, September 6, 2010: Sibling Squabbles, a Parent’s Headache: Candid Reflections from the GEMs

Erin is living it now; Marti lived it then – the relentless bickering that can make a parent want to scream. Today the Good Enough Moms reflect on their successes and failures in dealing with this common but aggravating problem, offering some practical tips and words of encouragement to help you see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Episode:

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What is the value of the arts in your child’s education and development? Hear why and how you can make sure your child reaps the benefits of this important pathway to learning.

Good Enough Moms, August 30, 2010: Igniting Your Child’s Creativity and Self-Expression: Insights on the Crucial Role of the Arts in Children’s Lives

In this age of global competitiveness, we all want to see our children succeed in math, science and other academic areas. Research shows that the arts provide a powerful way to advance children’s academic learning, as well as to awaken children’s creativity, self-expression, and appreciation of culture. Dr. Pam Paulson, Senior Policy Director at the Perpich Center for Arts Education, joins Marti & Erin to share her perspective on why the arts should be a part of every child’s experience.

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Have you experienced a premature birth or do you know someone who has? You won’t want to miss the helpful information in this week’s podcast!

Good Enough Moms, August 23, 2010: Born Too Soon: Risk and Hope for Premature Infants and their Families

Thanks to medical advances, more premature babies (and smaller babies) survive today than ever before. What does the future hold and how is that influenced by the services and resources available to these babies and their families? Join Marti, Erin and Early Childhood Family Educator Jolene Pearson for an informative discussion of this important topic.

Episode:

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Is stress getting you down? Take a deep breath and relax with the GEMs!

Good Enough Moms, August 16, 2010: Breathing for Health and Joy: Conversation and Practice with Therapist Linda Nelson

When stress takes over we often forget to breathe, but Linda Nelson, therapist and instructor of mind-body classes, offers simple exercises that calm and refresh even the most stressed-out parent. Marti & Erin get downright mellow doing this podcast; listen and mellow out with them!

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What do you know about the baby blues? And how can you tell when those common but difficult feelings have become something more serious?

Good Enough Moms, August 9, 2010: More than the Baby Blues: Information We all Need About Postpartum Depression

About 50 – 75% of moms experience the “baby blues” in the early days after giving birth – feeling sad, irritable and sometimes overwhelmed by the demands of caring for their new baby. Although those are miserable feelings, they usually subside within a couple of weeks. But for 10 – 20% of moms, those feelings persist, crossing the line into a clinical “postpartum depression.” This is nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed about, and appropriate treatment and a strong support network can help mom get back on track. Learn more in this week’s conversation with Tory, a service provider with Promise Care, Inc.’s Welcome Baby program, who has been part of the solution for many families facing postpartum depression.

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GEMs August 9, 2010.mp3