Death of a Pet
It is a topic every parent dreads. Discussing the death of a pet is never easy with children of any age. But in tonight's Parent to Parent, Dr. Valerie has a few suggestions on how to help your kids cope.
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Potty Mouth
First they walk, then they talk. Toddlers are little experts at learning a language. But sometimes their nice words turn naughty. In tonight's Parent to Parent, Dr. Valerie shows us how to deal with a child who is talking trash.
Sportsmanship
It is one area where parents strike out. We teach our children soccer, baseball, gymnastics. But we don't teach them sportsmanship. In tonight's Parent To Parent, Dr. Valerie shows us how to coach our kids to be winners regardless of the score.
Explaining Illness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every year, more than 200,000 women are diagnosed with the disease. But discussing any type of cancer can be difficult with children. In tonight's Parent to Parent, Dr. Valerie has some insight into explaining the illness.
Peer Pressure
This week schools throughout South Florida are celebrating red ribbon week to encourage children to say no to drugs and alcohol. But saying no and meaning it are two different things. In tonight's Parent To Parent, Dr. Valerie shows us how to help your kids avoid being persuaded by peer pressure.
Eating Disorders
It's no secret almost every woman worries about her weight. But it turns out the way a woman sees herself may be greatly influenced by her mother. In tonight's Parent to Parent, Dr. Valerie breaks down how when it comes to body image, moms carry a heavy burden.
Friendships
Young or old, a good friend can be hard to find. But some children struggle cultivating relationships with the right crowd. In tonight's Parent to Parent, Dr. Valerie shows us how to help your kids make a connection with their peers.
Terrible Twos
Your little darling can turn into a little devil, but there are ways to tame those tempers. Seven's Lynn Martinez has tips in today's Parent to Parent.
ADD
If you're like most families in South Florida, your afternoon is spent convincing children to do their homework. But if your kid has ADD, even a simple assignment can be overwhelming. In tonight's Parent to Parent, Dr. Valerie has advice on how to help your student succeed.
Two Schools
Every mom or dad knows it's hard enough with one kid but getting two children to two different schools on time takes a lot of patience and planning. So, in tonight's Parent to Parent, Dr. Valerie is a showing us there is a way to tame the morning madness.
Pacifier
Whether your baby can't sleep or can't stop crying, almost all parents rely on the pacifier. But if you're worried about when to wean the baby off, there is a way to make a smooth transition. In tonight's Parent to Parent, Dr. Valerie shows us how to finally put away the pacy.
Polite Child
It safe to say a lot of south floridians didn't listen to their mother. According to multiple surverys, we have built a reputation for rudeness. But in tonight's Parent To Parent, Dr. Valerie shows us there are still ways to raise a polite child.
Bilingual Child
They say learning a second language is easiest when you're a child. But many adults - especially here in South Florida - worry two languages like english and spanish can be too much for kids. Tonight, we introduce you to our new parenting expert, Dr. Valerie, who has some advice for confused parents.
Sandwich Generation
Parenting has been described as a thankless job. But that job becomes even more difficult when you also have to take care of your parents. Tonight, Dr. Debbie shows us how to survive being the 'sandwich generation'.
Middle School
For most South Florida students - back to school is just two weeks away. But while many kids get nervous the first day, moving to middle school can be especially challenging. In tonight's Parent to Parent, Dr. Debbie shows us how to make the adjustment easy.
Clingy Kids
Saying bye is hard to do, and for toddlers, that separation can seem like torture. So how do you ease the angst? Dr. Debbie has the answer's in tonight's Parent To Parent.
Grandparents
Raising children can be an adjustment for the whole family. Not only are moms and dads learning their new roles, but so is everybody else. In tonight's Parent To Parent, we found being a good grandparent isn't easy but it is rewarding. No matter how far away you live.