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Tips On Introducing Our Children To The Gift of ReadingGuest: Children's Book Council
Did you realize that the books children read today – can help mold them into the adults they’ll become tomorrow?
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Getting More Kids Across America To Smile!Guest: Smiles Across America
Famous for her role as Kelly Taylor in the hit TV show, "90210" Jennie Garth is now a proud mother of 3 who is dedicated to the cause of teaching children about proper dental care & preventing tooth decay in lower income families. She discusses her work with "Smiles Across America" in this satellite interview.
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Meet the Winner of the SHUR-LINE SweepsGuest: Irwin/Shur-line
After lots of anticipation and buildup, we finally have our winner of the Shur-Line $20,000 Dream Bedroom Makeover. Melany Alexander and her family, who live in Spring Hill Florida, couldn't be more excited - or deserving of this prize. Watch celebrity interior designer Shannon Kaye and her team transform an ordinary bedroom with four white walls - into a luxurious, comfortable refuge for Melany, her longtime companion Levar and four children.
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What's For Dinner - Easy Recipes and Family Meal Planning With SeafoodGuest: Odyssey Enterprises
When you’ve got small children at home, the chances to dine out are few and far between. That’s tough on those of us who love seafood. But we’re about to reveal an easy way to prepare restaurant-quality fish in your own home. Available at Sam’s Club, Treasures from the Sea offers incredibly simple seafood solutions. Chef Jeremy Hanlon dispels myths about frozen fish and shows us how we can make tasty, health-conscious meals in minutes.
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The Healthy Life Tastes GoodGuest: Bolthouse Farms
Kids always look forward to a school snack or lunch with friends; but they're not always willing to eat that healthy meal mom packed. Hosea Rosenberg, an accomplished chef who won Top Chef: New York recently - provides some great recipes that will tempt your children to eat delicious, crispy carrots as part of their diets - and adults will love them too!
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Safety In Cyberspace: Protect Your Children And YourselfGuest: CA Inc.
Every day so-called cyber criminals get more sophisticated, and find new ways to target your children, and you online. That’s why TV crime fighter John Walsh has teamed up with CA Inc., one of the world’s largest software companies. In this segment, John is joined by the National Safety Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to help explain to adults the easy steps they can take to better protect children from online risks. We will also highlight how the right software can protect your identity from being stolen.
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Pool SafetyGuest: Safety Turtle
As summer begins and we head to the pool for swimming, barbeques, and parties it’s also a great time to exercise pool safety.
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Making Potty Training A Winning GameGuest: Varsity Baby
Toilet training is an important milestone in a child’s development and can be one of the greatest challenges parents face. Not all children are ready at the same age, and they often respond differently to various training methods. In this segment we’ll showcase two exciting new products that use the power of positive reinforcement to help potty train your child faster and easier. We’ll hear what a mother of three has to say about the product after she tests it with her son, and speak with a pediatrician about its effectiveness.
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Skincare Specialists For Babies & Mothers-to-beGuest: Expanscience Laboratories
Mustela skincare products for pregnant and post-partum women and their newborns has been used in Europe for 55 years. This segment focuses on their products that go through extensive clinical studies and tested and evaluated by dermatologists, gynecologists, pediatricians and toxocologists.
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Help Save Your Child From Obesity By Converting Bad Habits Into Positive HabitsGuest: Your Slim Body, LLC
There are over 9 million children in the United States that are suffering from obesity. Alarming forecasts project that if something is not done immediately to help address this growing problem, a whole generation will become twice as heavy as its parents and grandparents and the health consequences will be devastating…In this segment find out what you can do to convert your kids bad eating habits into positive habits – now and for the rest of their lives…
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Youth Success Stories From The Andy Roddick FoundationGuest: The Andy Roddick Foundation
Professional tennis player Andy Roddick is currently ranked 8th in the world (formerly #1) and is known for his forehand & record-breaking serve. The Balancing Act is granted an exclusive interview with him and his mom about his charity, The Andy Roddick Foundation which helps babies and children at risk. He also discusses his engagement and upcoming plans, the Charles Fazzino painting commissioned for him and being inspired by Andre Agassi.
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Safe Use Of Children's Cough And Cold RemediesGuest: CHPA Educational Foundation
Popular actress Chandra Wilson shares new safety tips and guidelines for protecting children taking over-the-counter cough and cold remedies.
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Puddle Pals Reinvents Bath Time For KidsGuest: SpongeTech Delivery Systems, Inc.
The Balancing Act mom panel reviews SpongeTech’s Puddle Pals, a new bath sponge for children ages 3+. Puddle Pals is fun, non-irritating and convenient for moms and children.
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Toys Are A NecessityGuest: Lilly Companion Animal Health
Some pets will play with almost anything, so make sure they have safe toys. Ironically, some of the things that are most attractive to dogs are often the very things that are the most dangerous. So dog-proof your home by keeping string, ribbon, rubber bands, children’s toys, pantyhose, and anything else that could be ingested out of your dog’s reach.
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Getting Your Family To Eat Healthier With Mrs. DashGuest: Alberto-Culver Company
Using Mrs. Dash seasoning blends is a great way to get your family to eat healthier, without sacrificing taste. This segment features two great recipes using Mrs. Dash salt-free seasonings that will have your children eating their veggies and liking it!
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NBA Center Talks About Overcoming Asthma And The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Skills ChallengeGuest: Merck & Co., Inc.
NBA star Tyson Chandler was diagnosed with asthma in 2004, but that hasn’t stopped the 7’1” New Orleans Hornets center from working to rise to the top of his game. By partnering with his doctor, Tyson has kept his asthma under control. Today, asthma affects 6.8 million children in the United States (nearly 1 in 15) and is the most common chronic condition affecting children. Tyson wants to help raise awareness among parents of children with asthma that the disease does not need to get in the way of their child's goals. Chandler hopes his personal story will help dispel the myth that having asthma should limit physical activity.
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How More Than 100 Teens Lost Weight & What They Wish Their Parents KnewGuest: Houghton Mifflin Co.
The author of Weight Loss Confidential discusses the fact that with more & more children & teens becoming overweight, it's time to think about this problem in a new way - by listening to the stories of kids (and their parents) who have "been there". Weight Loss Confidential shows how teens can lose weight & keep it off, and how parents can help pave the way.
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Getting Kids To Drink MilkGuest: Walden Farms
The American Heart Association recommends children over 2 switch to lowfat or fat free Milk. To encourage kids to drink more milk without adding unwanted calories serve the fat free milk flavored with Calorie Free chocolate syrup. Kids will get the calcium important for healthy developing bones and the chocolate taste will make milk fun!
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Keeping Your Children Safe On The InternetGuest: Internet Keepsafe Coalition
You don’t have to be a computer expert to keep your child safe online. iKeepSafe has created resources for each age group to help your family have a safe, healthy and enjoyable experience using connected technologies.
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Sharing The Love & Hair To Children In NeedGuest: Locks of Love
Madonna Coffman, president and founder of Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 18 suffering from long term medical hair loss, usually Alopecia Areata. Also, Jordann Miller, Jewelry Designer, shows us how else one can become involved in addition to donating hair.
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