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How to deal with sibling rivalry   

 Sibling rivalry is nearly as old as time itself. It's even discussed several times in the Bible.   But those fights between siblings can form less-than-desirable traits later in life, including bullying.

Avoid being 'Pushover Parent'   

 Parenting is a tough job and sometimes it may seem easier to be your child's friend rather than his or her Mom or Dad. But that could lead to long term problems with authority figures.

Calming babies with new technique   

 A crying baby can be a frustrating thing for a new mom. But KHQA's Melissa Shriver shows you, one doctor has some tricks for helping them calm their newborns.

Halloween safety tips   

 Halloween is just around the corner, and that means lots of Trick or treaters will be hitting the side-walks.  For this week's Parenting Tips, KHQA shows you how to make this spooky night a safe one for everyone.

How to handle weekend visits with your ex   

After divorce there are other tricky situations like custody issues and weekend visits. This Parenting Tips segment gives you some advice on how to make weekend visits easier for everyone.

Dealing with Divorce   

Divorce can be very hard, but there are some things you can do during it to make it easier on everyone.

Caring for new babies   

Some new mothers and fathers may not know quite what to do when they take their new bundle of joy home for the first time.For this Week's parenting tips,we have basic tips to help new parents care for their baby during his or her first weeks of life.

CMV safety tips   

Like many playthings, CMV's hold some hidden dangers. For this week's Parenting Tips, KHQA's Melissa Shriver has some tips to making a CMV ride a safe one.

Dad's involvement in early weeks and years   

For this week's parenting tips, we talked with a doctor to find out what expectant fathers and new dads can do to make a new baby transition smoothly into the family.

Transitioning new baby home   

Bringing home a new bundle of joy is an exciting time for families, but it can be rough on children to adapt to new siblings.

Getting organized for school   

 For parents, every year it gets harder to stay on track. And it seems like every day is a struggle just to get out the door.  In this week's Parenting Tips, KHQA's Melissa Shriver has some tips, to get you organized for the new school year.

Preparing for elementary school   

Experts say in some ways making the move from preschool to Kindergarten and Elementary school is one of the hardest transitions a child will make.

Protecting kids from ticks   

The best way to keep tiny ticks from chomping into you or your child's skin is to avoid them in the first place.

Keeping kids safe on the river   

The current which keeps a river flowing is also the thing that makes the river such a dangerous place.

Lawn mower safety   

Helpful tips to keep kids safe around lawn mowers.

Boating safety for kids   

Boating is fun for the whole family.  But without some safety precautions it could lead to dangerous outcomes.

Parenting tips: Teaching kids to save   

In this Parenting Tips report, we show you how to teach your kids the value of a dollar...especially when there are fewer of them to go around.

Boost your baby's future success   

The first years of life are the time your child learns the most.  But there are some things you can do to give your baby and toddler a jump start to development.

Preparing kids for Kindergarten   

KHQA's Melissa Shriver talked with some area Kindergarten teachers to find out how to get your child's education off to the right start. She has their answers for this week's Parenting Tips.

Parents can battle 'sexting'   

There's a new trend called "sexting."  It's when someone sends a sexually-suggestive text message with nude photographs to others' cell phones.  Teenagers who forward these texts of unclothed minors could face child pornography charges and could even be put on the state's sex offender list. But there are some things parents can do to make sure their children are sending clean messages.

Protect kids on interactive games   

For this Parenting Tips, KHQA's Melissa Shriver shows you some simple steps to protect your children from predators using interactive games..

Parenting Tips: Preventing child suicide   

Although suicide attempts are more common in teenage years, mental health workers say parents still need to watch for warning signs of child suicide. For this week's Parenting Tips, KHQA shows you the signs parents should look for and what they should do to keep their children safe.

Communication builds relationships with kids   

 Talking with your kids is a natural thing to do. But what you might not know is the way you communicate with your child actually plays a part in their development.

Raising a healthy athlete   

In this week's Parenting Tips, KHQA talks to a local doctor to find out how parents can raise life-long, healthy athletes.

Handling discipline in a store   

 Shopping can be a challenging experience for any parent, especially if your child decides to throw a tantrum.  Find out some expert advice on how to handle tantrums and discipline in a store.

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