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Every Sunday on KHQA's Weekend News join Melissa Shriver as she brings you helpful hints to raise successful children. IF YOU MISSED A TIP find the story below or the video on the right side of the page. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to submit ideas for future Parenting Tips.

 

Story list:

Summer jobs: What parents need to know   
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
When your child gets his or her first job, experts say parents need to stay involved.

Protect your teen behind the wheel - lead by example   
Sunday, May 13, 2012
According to a new study by AAA, teenagers are far more likely to die behind the wheel when they have peers in the car.

Teens like tech, but are they losing skills in the process?   
Monday, April 16, 2012
What parents need to know to help children and teenagers mature appropriately in the age of social media.

Teething pains: How to help children cutting teeth   
Monday, April 16, 2012
Tips to get help kids through the pain of teething.

You are what you eat, especially for your teeth   
Friday, April 13, 2012
What kids eat is key to their healthy mouth and gums.

You are what you eat, especially for your teeth   
Friday, April 13, 2012
What kids eat is key to their healthy mouth and gums.

How to deal with cussing kids   
Friday, March 23, 2012
The first time your child drops a four-letter word it can be a shock. While it's bound to happen at some point, there are some things you can do to curb it before it becomes a habit.

Helping kids deal with school threats   
Monday, March 12, 2012
School shootings are scary enough, but threats like those at Quincy Junior High School bring the uncertainty even closer to home.

Preventing medication side effects in kids   
Sunday, February 19, 2012
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.

How to organize anything (including your closet)   
Monday, February 13, 2012
Expert with Simplify. shares five easy steps to organize your life.

How to curb common sleep problems   
Monday, February 06, 2012

Spit that out!   
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Sharing spoons with kids can transmit dental disease

How to get more green in your child's diet   
Friday, December 30, 2011
Local dietician says the key to healthier eating is creativity.

Should you give your children juice?   
Sunday, December 18, 2011
KHQA's Melissa Shriver talked to a local doctor to find out what parents need to know to keep their kids safe when it comes to juice.

Single parenting during the Holidays   
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Melissa Shriver has some advice on how you can brave the holidays with a smile on your face.

Afternoon Immunizations may be best   
Friday, December 02, 2011
Why you may want to wait until the afternoon to give your child a shot.

Deadly Reaction: Schools dealing with increase in food allergies   
Friday, November 18, 2011
The increase in severe food allergies is being felt in area schools. We checked in with one Quincy school to see what they're is doing to protect kids with potentially deadly allergies.

Laughter isn't just best medicine...it's developing socialization skills   
Friday, November 18, 2011
Why simple jokes and playing pretend can make your child more successful later in life.

Deadly Reaction: Food allergies impact families, but not necessarily forever   
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
One local family knows when a child has a food allergy, life changes and normal things can prove difficult.  Here's why doctors say some food allergies aren't life-long sentences from foods in part three of this Special Parenting Tips report, Deadly Reaction.

Deadly Reaction: Give kids best chance against allergies   
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
For Part 2 of this special Parenting Tips report "Deadly Reaction," KHQA's Melissa Shriver investigates why what your baby eats and does now can actually help prevent environmental and food allergies later in life.