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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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The Importance of Art in Schools and in LifeGuest: Arts Attack Publications
Parents & educators alike need to understand and appreciate the importance of keeping the arts vital in the educational process, especially in the formulative elementary years. Only then can we realize the goal of developing creative kids who will be able to meeting the many complex challenges of the 21st century. This segment talks about this and provides a solution for teachers and homeschoolers.
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Internet Safety Tips For ParentsGuest: Cisco
In this segment we’ll learn some important internet safety tips from an expert at Cisco systems who shows parents how they can be in control of their kids use of the internet with the Cisco Home Defender Router
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Healthy snacks for your child's backpackGuest: Funky Monkey Snacks
Moms need a delicious, organic, truly nutritious and go-anywhere snack kids will enjoy. With them going back to school, it’s more important than ever for parents to have healthy alternatives available amid the rush of activities. In this segment, we’ll tell you all about one choice your kids will love.
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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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Do A Home Assessment & PlanGuest: Interim HealthCare Inc.
Here’s how to address the safety or emotional needs of your parents who want to maintain their independence. An in-home assessment by a qualified home healthcare agency and a plan of action can be the first steps in a care program that can help avoid accidents, overcome isolation, and reduce the medical and mental risks of being home alone.
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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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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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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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Companionship Perks For Your ParentGuest: Homewatch International, Inc.
It is important for your parent to have contact with more people than just you or your family. Many homecare agencies offer companionship care. Sharing life experience and keeping company is a great way for your parent to stay connected. Having an in-home caregiver can also help battle loneliness and the feeling of burdening you as the main caregiver
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Homewatch Helps Protect IndependenceGuest: Homewatch International, Inc
Homewatch CareGivers is one of the largest and oldest homecare franchises in the country. This segment focuses on the benefits of having one of their caregivers and the services they can offer.
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Insuring Financial Security & Peace Of Mind For New ParentsGuest: Gerber Life Insurance
In this segment, a new mom and an industry expert from Gerber Life Insurance discuss the 4 questions people should ask when considering life insurance.
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Care From A DistanceGuest: Interim HealthCare Inc.
Do you ever wonder about caring for your parents from a distance? In today’s world, it’s common for adult children to live in a different city from their parents or relatives. It’s hard to know what they need and it’s easy to feel helpless and guilty. In home care is often an ideal solution, as long as you make sure the company you employ is reputable and understands the special needs of seniors.
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Ready U - Colds Spread Like Butter On My College Campus…Guest: Procter and Gamble
A Tip from ReadyU.com who provides an innovative and convenient way for parents of college students – especially first-time students – to help give kids a safe, healthy and productive start to their college career.
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Ready U - College Survival Tip 1: Always Have Pepto-bismol Around!Guest: Procter and Gamble
A Tip from ReadyU.com who provides an innovative and convenient way for parents of college students – especially first-time students – to help give kids a safe, healthy and productive start to their college career.
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Ready U - An Embarrassing Moment...Guest: Procter and Gamble
A Tip from ReadyU.com who provides an innovative and convenient way for parents of college students – especially first-time students – to help give kids a safe, healthy and productive start to their college career.
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Ready U - Staying Away From The Freshman 15Guest: Procter and Gamble
A Tip from ReadyU.com who provides an innovative and convenient way for parents of college students – especially first-time students – to help give kids a safe, healthy and productive start to their college career.
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Help Give Your Kids A Safe, Healthy And Productive Start For Their College YearGuest: ReadyU.com
ReadyU.com provides an innovative and convenient way for parents of college students – especially first-time students – to help give kids a safe, healthy and productive start to their college career. Find out how you can care for your kid from a long distance with the simple click of a button.
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When Kids Go From Jekyll To Hyde & Back, We Find The CauseGuest: What Your Explosive Child Is Trying To Tell You
Doug Riley, Author of "The Defiant Child" and "What Your Explosive Child Is Trying To Tell You" has discovered the pathway from symptoms to solutions. He connects explosive behavior in children with the underlying cause to help desperate parents.
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