Our tribute to Moms continues this month with a look at stepmothers and how they fit in on Mother's Day. It can be an uncomfortable day for a lot of families -- in today's Parent to Parent, Dr. Valerie tells us how to smooth things over.
Do your kids fight like cats and dogs? Do they resort to throwing things or temper tantrums? In today's Parent to Parent, we'll show you a new program that is teaching kids to resolve problems without getting violent.
Raising a family can be stressful enough, but when one child has a disability, the strain on everyone can be tremendous. In today's Parent to Parent, see how a local organization is helping families of deaf children -- plus 7's parenting expert Dr. Valerie's advice on easing stress in the home.
It's a difficult decision for many parents: is your "little baby" ready to go off to pre-school? Is the age of two, too young? Dr. Valerie helps sort this one out in today's Parent to Parent.
We all know school isn't for everyone, but, when kids start slipping, parents need to step in. Tonight, 7's Parenting Expert Dr. Valerie shows us how to help your child get through the mid-year slump.
Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are? Your birth order may be the key to un-locking your personality. In today's Parent to Parent, we look at why being the oldest, middle or youngest child may explain your personality.
Ask any student and they will tell you going to school is a lot of hard work. But what if you're a working mother with three kids? In today's Parent to Parent, you'll see how it's possible to go back to school, raise a family and get a passing grade.
Everyone knows that when babies cry they are trying to tell us something. Like they're hungry or tired or wet. But what if your child could communicate with you without saying a word and without crying? "Signing on" to a new language -- in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Sexual orientation has been in the news a lot lately since Tim Hardaway's controversial comments. So, parents, what would you do if your child revealed to you that he or she is gay? How would you react? In tonight's Parent to Parent, Dr. Valerie explains why it's important to hear your child out if they come out.
Parents, it's a scary thought, but studies have found a significant number of kids become sexually active in their teens. That's why, all this month, we've been helping parents talk to their children about sex. Tonight, Dr. Valerie says, when it comes to your high school student, share both the physical and emotional consequences of having sex.
It's the big talk many parents avoid, but if you haven't talked to your child about sex by middle school, time to catch up. This month we're helping parents open up about the topic, and, in tonight's Parent to Parent, Dr. Valerie says when it comes to your middle school-age child, honesty is the best policy.
Many of us want our children to be able to open up to us about anything, but why is it, when it comes to sex, many parents start to fumble over their own words? Listen up, moms and dads, this entire month we're going to speak candidly, Parent to Parent, about sex. Tonight, Dr. Valerie begins with the little ones.
It's the generation of the couch potato. With electronics filling up our homes, kids these days are not getting outside enough to play. That can have a direct effect, not only on their health, but also with learning. Dr. Valerie has some advice on getting your kids up and moving in tonight's Parent to Parent.
They are two simple words, but, for many of us, saying "I'm sorry" is hard to do. In tonight's Parent to Parent, Dr. Valerie shows us how to teach our kids to forgive and forget.
Adults may say they're tolerant but drive into traffic or ask for directions in another language, and you'll probably find many of us have a hard time showing it. Dr. Valerie has some advice on how to teach your kids about diversity and tolerance in tonight's Parent to Parent.
We're a couple of weeks into the new year, and many of us have personal goals we've set out to accomplish. But, parents, this is also a good time of year to have a New Year's Resolution for your family. Dr. Valerie shows us how to stick to one in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Every parent says their children grow up way too fast. Well, these days, the saying is all too real, with technology, magazines and fashion catering to young people. Believe it or not, experts say 10 is the new 15. Dr. Valerie shows us how to handle the time warp in tonight's Parent to Parent.
It's a common yet unwanted visitor for children -- monsters under the bed -- keeping them from getting a good night's sleep. But, in tonight's Parent to Parent, Dr. Valerie shows us how to successfully overcome your child's fear of falling asleep in their own room.
Parents, do you feel left out when your kids start talking about technology? Well, this is the electronics generation. But, when it comes to what your kids do on their computers and cellphones, how much should parents pry? Dr. Valerie has some advice in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Santa and his elves may be working hard this holiday season. But with so much focus on toys and buying, how does a parent teach their child the true meaning of the holidays? Dr. Valerie has some holiday help in tonight's Parent to Parent.