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How to deal with sibling rivalry
Monday, November 16, 2009
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'
Monday, November 09, 2009
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
Friday, October 30, 2009
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
Friday, October 23, 2009
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
Friday, October 16, 2009
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
Friday, October 16, 2009
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
Monday, September 28, 2009
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
Monday, September 14, 2009
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
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
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
Friday, August 28, 2009
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
Friday, August 21, 2009
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
Monday, August 03, 2009
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
Thursday, July 23, 2009
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
Friday, July 10, 2009
The current which keeps a river flowing is also the thing that makes the river such a dangerous place.
Lawn mower safety
Monday, June 15, 2009
Helpful tips to keep kids safe around lawn mowers.
Boating safety for kids
Monday, June 15, 2009
Boating is fun for the whole family. But without some safety precautions it could lead to dangerous outcomes.
Parenting tips: Teaching kids to save
Friday, May 15, 2009
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
Monday, May 04, 2009
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
Friday, April 17, 2009
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'
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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
Sunday, April 05, 2009
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
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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
Thursday, March 19, 2009
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
Monday, March 09, 2009
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
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
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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