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Children need more sleep to grow
Friday, June 04, 2010
Never under estimate the power of a good night's sleep. It's as true for adults as it is for kids. But did you know *not* getting enough sleep can actually stunt a child's development?
For this week's Parenting Tips, KHQA's Melissa Shriver shows you how much shut-eye is enough and why it's so important in raising successful children.
Babies shouldn't have tv time
Friday, June 04, 2010
Getting baby on a schedule
Friday, June 04, 2010
Some of the most frustrating times for a new mom or dad is getting a crying baby to get on a schedule. For this week's Parenting tips, KHQA's Melissa Shriver got some helpful, practical advice to help you get your child to sleep through the night.
Keeping new babies healthy
Friday, June 04, 2010
Spitting up is one thing that may alarm many new mothers when they see it in their baby. For this week's Parenting Tips, we talk to a local doctor to find out what's normal for your little one during his or her first weeks of life.
Dealing with Cholic
Friday, June 04, 2010
There's a common medical problem for babies that doctors say is still a medical mystery. KHQA's Melissa Shriver talked to a local doctor about how to deal with cholic and what it does to your little one during his or her first weeks of life.
Tips to help with new babies
Friday, June 04, 2010
When new parents bring their new bundle of joy home for the first time, sometimes they may be at a loss of what they need to do. For this week's Parenting Tips, KHQA's Melissa Shriver has the basics of what's necessary for a baby during his or her first weeks of life.
Tips for new fathers
Friday, June 04, 2010
The past few weeks, KHQA's Melissa Shriver has been giving expectant mothers tips for a safe pregnancy and labor. But dads have a big role to play in both the pregnancy and labor.
Keeping new moms healthy after delivery
Friday, June 04, 2010
After labor, it's important to make sure the new mom is as healthy as possible.
Tips for tolerating labor pains
Friday, June 04, 2010
After carrying a developing baby for nine months, most mothers-to-be area ready for the discomfort of pregnancy to be over. But the thought of labor and delivery can be intimidating, especially for first-time mothers.
How to develop healthy baby brains
Friday, June 04, 2010
One of the most important times in your child's development happens *before* he or she is born. That's especially true for your baby's brain. For this week's Parenting Tips, we tag along with KHQA's Melissa Shriver as she learns what's best for your baby's developing mind during pregnancy.
Exercise important during pregnancy
Friday, June 04, 2010
One of the most important times in the healthy development of children is *before* they are born. Most of the time, you don't associate exercise with Moms-to-be, but for this week's Parenting Tips, we show you why safe activities could make for an easier delivery.
Eating right during pregnancy
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
One of the most important periods of development for children is before they are born. And as one local doctor says, your baby is what you eat.
Tips to stay healthy during early pregnancy
Monday, May 10, 2010
One of the most important periods of development for any child is *before* they're born. As you know, KHQA's Melissa Shriver is fast approaching parenthood herself; her first baby is due in the next month. For this week's Parenting Tips, we follow her to her doctor's visits as she delves into the common dos and don'ts for pregnancy.
The best shoes for your little athlete
Sunday, May 02, 2010
For this week's Parenting Tips, KHQA's Melissa Shriver found out what shoes your kids should be wearing and how wearing the wrong shoes could hurt your little athletes later on.
Preventing medication side effects in kids
Sunday, May 02, 2010
From pain relievers to cough syrup, every medication you take comes with warnings and possible side effects. You can tell when a medication doesn't agree with you, but what about children who can't voice their discomfort? For this week's Parenting Tips, KHQA's Melissa Shriver talked with a local pharmacist about the signs and symptoms to look for and how to prevent dangerous drug interactions in the first place.
Easy ways to get children to eat healthier
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Kids need good nutrition to grow up healthy. But sometimes stubborn eating habits can halt healthy meals. There are some things you can do to promote healthy eating to the pickiest of eaters.
Keeping your sanity while shopping
Monday, April 12, 2010
Keeping kids engaged and behaved while shopping can be challenging.For this edition of Parenting Tips, a local expert provides some tips to taking some of the stress out of shopping.
Extending your life
Monday, March 29, 2010
Do you want to be around to see your grandchildren? In this week's Parenting tips, KHQA's Melissa Shriver shows you some doctor's secrets that will help extend your life expectancy up to 14 years...and it's a lot easier than you'd think.
Cooking teaches practical and educational skills
Friday, March 19, 2010
For this week's Parenting Tips, KHQA's Melissa Shriver shows you why teaching kids to cook helps develop skills for the classroom.
Responsibilities of parents and providers
Friday, March 05, 2010
Choosing the person you want to care for your child for the majority of his or her waking hours is difficult. The provider is responsible for your child during the day, but the responsibility doesn't end there. Parents share the duties to ensure a good caregiver partnership.
Red flags to look for in daycare centers
Friday, February 26, 2010
Before choosing childcare for your family, it's important to tour each facility. While taking a look around, there are some important things to look for, and some red flags that should catch your attention.
Parenting Tips - Choosing the right daycare
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The most important thing to look for in a daycare is the nurturing of the provider herself.
Parenting Tips - Love lessons kids will use a lifetime
Monday, February 15, 2010
Parenting Tips to show love lessons that your children will use the rest of their lives.
Parenting Tips - Teaching kids to lose gracefully
Sunday, February 07, 2010
KHQA's Melissa Shriver talks with a local coach and educator for some easy ways you can help your child deal with failures.How do you make your child a good loser or a good winner?
Parenting Tips - Dumping the Pacifier
Monday, February 01, 2010
Pacifiers can be a parent's best friend during the early years. But dentists caution that children should give up their pacifiers by age three.
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