Children's Health and Parenting - Videos
Few men work at companies with paternity leave. And when they do, career concerns make them afraid to take it. How do we widen this option for dads & remove the stigma?
Tom Bourdon shares what it was like for him to take paternity leave while being a same-sex relationship.
Registered nurse Linda West and fellow Angels in Waiting nurses join The Doctors to share their experiences fostering abandoned methamphetamine babies. OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson explains how using methamphetamine while pregnant affects a growing fetus.
Give the crunches a rest and tone your middle with capoeira, the dance-inspired Brazilian martial art. Learn five full-body moves, which are anything but boring, from trainer Brett Hoebel. These exercises work the abs from every conceivable angle to help you sculpt a fabulous midsection, or as Brett likes to say "Brazilify" your abs. Best of all, you don't need any equipment for these exercises. Press play and get ready to study capoeira.
Walking uphill or running downhill? Exercising in the morning or evening? The Doctors quiz the studio audience on which of these activities and more can burn the most calories. Find out the answers and the reasons why.
Is it better to exercise on a full stomach or an empty stomach? The Doctors address the pros and cons of both and the importance of replenishing nutrients after a workout.
Bullying starts at a young age for some victims, and can continue until they are nearly adults. One such victim speaks out against those who bullied her... and has a message for both parents and other victims.
Learn the warning signs that could indicate your child is taking synthetic drugs.
We love training with resistance bands. Easier to store than dumbbells and light enough to pack in any suitcase, resistance bands are a must-own tool. Plus the number of exercises you can do with the bands is endless. Mike Alexander, founder of MADfit, created this 10-minute workout featuring our favorite fitness tool. Grab a resistance band and get ready to strength train in a whole new way.
Working out is necessary, but who has the time, or the money to join a big gym. Get all your exercise needs in the park... with a bench. This time around we show you some cardio training.
They say you need to find time to work out every day. But besides the time constraint, some gyms can be very expensive. But did you know you can work out just about every muscle in your body... in the park? Today we're focusing on the glutes and the chest.
B.E. Thompson's weight had climbed to 540 pounds. Physically, the 43 year old required two scales to be weighed. But as a public figure, his obesity carried a much greater burden. But in 2008, B.E. was delivered the ultimate blow, one that would change his life forever.
A single injection is replacing a major surgery for young athletes. Find out how the somewhat controversial treatment is being used to repair a serious injury in a fraction of the time it would take with a surgery
With mindfulness meditation, baby boomers can relieve stress and pain and move forward with positive intention and confidence, says Dr. Ronald Alexander. With mindfulness, you're not judging or allowing thoughts to control you. You're just present. In the present. Mindfulness reduces stress which may reduce risk of heart disease that it boosts immune functioning, reduces chronic pain, lowers blood pressure and helps patients cope with cancer.
What is whooping cough? Find out about it's symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Vaccinations will protect your child from many infectious diseases. All the diseases are serious, and many are life-threatening. What can you expect after your child's vaccinations?
Dr. Kimberly Williams talks about the causes of eating disorders in children and teens.
Dr. Kimberly Williams explains the issues involved with medications for depression in children and teens.
Dr. Kimberly Williams talks about the causes and treatment for over eating disorder in children and teens.
Dr. Kimberly Williams talks about the possible causes for autism and similar Pervasive Development Disorders.
Dancing requires coordination, balance, and endurance - all the makings of a strong athlete. For some cross training with a beat, we suggest adding a little hip-hop to your fitness routine. The Jabbawockeez schooled us in a few moves, and we want to share them with you. Watch the video as they break down the routine and teach you the moves, step by step. Then dance the whole routine at the end.
Meet the owners of Adrenalin Gym, a workout facility that's anything but average. By Cecelia Smith
A local instructor plans a public performance to show the unifying power of yoga. By Cecelia Smith
Dr. Kimberly Williams explains what non-verbal learning disorders are and how they affect children.
Learn about cyber bullying and how it affects today's youth with Dr. Kimberly Williams.
Learn about schizophrenia in children and teens in this child psychology video from Howcast.
Dr. Kimberly Williams explains how to deal with child's suicidal thoughts and why it is so important to seek help.
Dr. Kimberly Williams explains what social anxiety means and how children who experience it are affected.
Learn about bipolar disorder in children and teens in this child psychology video from Howcast.
Dr. Kimberly Williams teaches you about eating phobias and how it affects children.