Children's Health and Parenting - Videos

Must-Haves for New Moms

Attention New Moms! What are the must-haves in the baby market this year? Product editor Michelle Lee from Pregnancy Magazine has the scoop on must-haves you don't want to be without.

When to Tell a Child That They Are Adopted

Dr. Steven Sussman discusses when to tell a child that they are adopted.

Social Networks Can Help Single Parents

Dr. Steven Sussman discusses how social networks can help single parents.

Deadly Danger of Button Batteries

See how button batteries can cause a lethal reaction inside the body and why you need to take immediate action if your child ingests one.

Dealing with Pencil Punctures

Kids tend to have a knack for getting into dangerous situations, but in the case of one 20-month-old girl, something dangerous got into her when she fell onto a sharp pencil while playing. Plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon explains the trajectory of the pencil and how it narrowly missed the eyeball and optic nerve. Although the pencil did penetrate into her brain, the damage was remarkably minimal, and doctors speculate that she will recover without further complications.

Adopting Older Kids

Full Segment: The number of children in foster care is too high, but hope is not lost. We talk with parents and kids whose incredible stories have inspired others to adopt.

Six Year Old Friends Raise Funds to Deal with Health Costs

Seven-year-old Jonah and 6-year-old Dylan have been inseparable since their second year of preschool. Jonah was born with glycogen storage disease 1B, a rare liver disorder that only affects one in a million children. Dylan recently decided to help Jonah by writing and selling the book, Chocolate Bar , a story based on an expression Dylan made up to describe happiness. To date, Dylan has raised $30,000 for Jonah's care.

What Should We Keep From Our Kids?

The role of parents is changing in a 24/7 technology-filled world. Should parents control the information their kids receive? Is modern parenthood about being a filter? Joining the conversation are Katie Hurley and Ryan Johnson.

Website Encourages Fitness Among Middle School Kids

Website uses a video game-like interface to encourage fitness competition among younger teens.

Transitioning from Formula to Baby Food

What's the best way to transition your child from formula to baby food? The Doctors demonstrate.

4 Apps That Will Make Kids Want to Do Chores: Mommy Reboot

If you have a hard time pulling your kids away from the TV or their toys to do their chores, listen up moms! I've found some innovative ways to make your kids want to do the dishes.. and they all work with your smart phone.

Kids Love Going To Chuck E. Cheese's

Looking to get out of the house and have some fun with the kids? Take them to Chuck E. Cheese's! Trust us, we went straight to the source, a kid, to find out why they love going there so much! It's sure to please!

The Parental Concerns of Texting

Dr. Steven Sussman discusses kids' use of the Internet and texting and the parental concerns that go along with it.

Bernadette Bascom: Helping Differently-Abled Children Find Their Voice

400,000 kids are living with Down Syndrome. One in 88 will be born Autistic. One in five will deal with a mental illness. Now, a music legend is helping these kids find their voices .

Disciplining Your Kids Without Physical Punishment

Dr. Steven Sussman discusses disciplining your children without the use of physical punishment.

When Discipline Is Not Working on Your Kids

Dr. Steven Sussman discusses what to do when discipline is not working on your kids.

When to Introduce a Bottle to Your Baby

Melissa from "Cloud Mom" discusses when to introduce a bottle to your baby to avoid nipple confusion.

Why Violence in Media Really Matters

Violence is everywhere in media. And it's becoming harder to avoid. With the explosion of technology and 24/7 media access, the question more than ever is: What's the impact on our kids? Get tips on how to manage media violence in your kids' lives.

Be a Leader First and a Buddy Second

Dr. Steven Sussman discusses being a leader first - and a buddy second - to your children.

Dr. Steven Sussman Discusses Defiant Children

Dr. Steven Sussman discusses dealing with defiant children.

Young Athletes Show Signs of Burnout Early

Young elite athletes may show signs of burnout at an early age.

Managing Media Violence

Violence is everywhere in media. And it's becoming harder to avoid. With the explosion of technology and 24/7 media access, the question more than ever is: What's the impact on our kids? Get tips on how to manage media violence in your kids' lives.

21st Century Wet Nurse

Some parents who can't breastfeed have turned to donor milk banks or even internet strangers to feed their babies. But what are the safety concerns? How do you buy it?

The Brave New World Of Breast Milk Markets

Some parents who can't breastfeed have turned to donor milk banks or even internet strangers to feed their babies. But what are the safety concerns? How do you buy it? Angie Bond, Kim Updegrove, Dr. Nathalie Maitre and Zoe Reid join Caitlyn to discuss.

ABC Mouse Website Review: Tips From A Real Dad

If you have a kid that isn't of school age yet, but really wants to learn, or a kid that is in school, but you want to reinforce what they've learned while school's not in session, then abcmouse.com is the website for you! It's self-guided lessons make learning fun and easy for kids at almost any stage of education!

Favoring One Child Over the Other Has Much Broader Impact

A study reveals that differential parenting affects families as a whole. A new study reveals that when parents pick favorite kids, nobody wins. Apparently the negative effects not only affect the child who receives less attention, but the whole family. Reportedly, the more extreme the parenting methods are, the greater the mental health issues are for every child.

The 123's of Baby Budgeting

That bundle of joy is going to cost you a bundle of cash! The latest figures show it costs $221,000 to raise a child from birth to 17...and that's before college! We have some unique ways to stay on budget when you have a baby.

Oversharenting

Full Segment: Social media and parenting blogs now offer documentation of a child's development in real time. But it's important to take a moment and ask what's best for the kid, too.

Bullied at School But Sticking It Out

For years, John McDonogh High School has been hampered by low academic performance and stigmatized by a culture of violence. The challenge of bringing it back from the brink of failure is up to its new principal, Dr. Marvin Thompson, and a new staff of teachers. On "Blackboard Wars," Dr. Thompson sits down with 16-year-old Coco, who says she's being bullied by classmates, to convince her not to drop out of school.

How Kids Are Sneaking Alcohol

Kids are hitting their household kitchen cabinets to get a buzz off everyday products like vanilla extract and gummy bears.
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