You hear the bad news every day, the economy in turmoil and people losing their jobs. Parents have to wonder how all the buzz affects their kids and what they should tell them about what's going on. In tonight's Parent to Parent, we've got great financial advice for kids and parents. Seven's Lynn Martinez has the story.
What to do about gift-giving for family and friends? The experts say that this is a good time to work with your kids on creative gifting. Lynn Martinez has more in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Many parents are hoping their Christmas story will have a happy ending this year despite the tough times that has them trimming holiday lists. In tonight's Parent to Parent, Lynn Martinez takes a look at how some parents are breaking the news to their children.
There was a time when families sat down to dinner together almost every night, but nowadays the typical family finds both dad and mom working and kids after school activities often running into the dinner hour. How do families find time? Lynn Martinez explains in tonight's Parent to Parent.
There's an old saying, it's better to give than receive, and one South Florida family has taken that bit of wisdom to heart with a tradition of philanthropy. Three generations working side by side raising money to find a cure for diabetes. Seven's Lynn Martinez tells us about their legacy of giving in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Most teenagers shudder at the "A" word. Dare we say it? Acne! It happens to almost every teen. But when is it time to see a doctor, how do you keep your kids' pimples in perspective? Seven's Lynn Martinez tells us in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Seems everywhere you look these days kids are plugging in, powering up and going online, leaving many parents wondering just how much exposure their kids should have to these gizmos and gadgets. Seven's Lynn Martinez breaks it down in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Britney, Jamie Lynn, Miley and more-- tween idols our kids look up to. But what's a parent to do when kids' role models make some raunchy moves? In tonight's Parent to Parent, Lynn Martinez tell us that watching scandal might be just what the doctor ordered.
Everyone hates the morning rush just trying to get out the door. In tonight's Parent to Parent, Seven's Lynn Martinez tells us how to solve the dreaded a.m. mayhem.
Parents do the reading while their children do the learning. That's right. If you have kids, chances are you read to them whenever you can. But now you can make an impact when you snuggle down for story time. Let's talk Parent to Parent.
The kids have been back to school now for several weeks. They'll no doubt be bringing home new friends, a pile of homework and probably a few bugs too. In tonight's Parent to Parent, Lynn Martinez tells us what to look out for, and what you can do to keep your child from getting sick.
Most parents will tell you even after their children turn 18 they still consider them their little baby, but when it comes to medical care, the law says you have no say in your child's care. Seven's Lynn Martinez has more on some important legal documentation every parent needs.
Nothing beats the convenience of disposable diapers, but more and more moms are diapering the old fashioned way-- with cloth. Seven's Lynn Martinez talks to parents who are choosing cloth in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Getting up early doing homework it's all part of the back to school routine. For high school kids, there's something else on the to-do list, community service hours. In today's Parent to Parent, a look at how community service can go from a school assignment, to a life-long passion.
Back to school preps for many kids includes a physical. When it comes to vision, most parents rely on screenings at the pediatrician's office. But, in tonight's Parent to Parent, Seven's Lynn Martinez tells us you may want to look at that issue differently.
Most parents struggle to help their kids with homework, but, for some parents, it's nearly impossible because they can't read. There are more out there than you might think, but, in tonight's Parent to Parent, we'll show you how some are meeting the reading challenge one word at a time.
There was a time when you didn't see many twins or triplets, but not anymore. The number of multiple births is skyrocketing in the U.S. In tonight's Parent to Parent, Seven's Lynn Martinez takes a look at multiples, and how they present unique challenges to new parents.
Parents hear it all the time. I want a puppy. For kids, having a pet can be a wonderful experience, but for parents it can be a struggle to get their kids to take responsibility. Doctor Val has some tips on how to set some guidelines. Lynn Martinez is here with tonight's Parent to Parent.
Do you have a little drama queen or a budding artist in your house? A summer camp for kids in Hollywood may be the place to send them. In today's Parent to Parent, Seven's Lynn Martinez shows us this camp puts the spotlight on the fine arts.