As parents it's natural to want to ease your child's discomfort when they aren't well. But when it comes to a cold it seems there aren't many options for younger children. Practicing primary care physician Dr. Heather Diskin is a recent graduate of the MassGeneral Hospital for Children pediatric training program. She gives us the truth about over the counter cough and cold medications. She'll explain the safety concerns, why they were taken off the shelves last year, what age they are effective and alternative methods to relieving your tots sniffles. Mom Matters is 10 easy to watch anytime minutes of practical advice for more productive parenting. Visit us at www.mom-matters.com
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Please Stop the Rollercoaster: Parenting Teens-Mom Matters #12
Hormones, drugs, school, college prep, and the list goes on. Being a teenage is tough business but parenting one can be even more challenging at times. Sue Blaney is the author of “Please Stop the Rollercoaster! How Parents of Teenagers Can Smooth Out the Ride” which is series of discussion group guidebooks for parents to gain support from fellow parents. With such groups all over the country, Sue has heard it all! She is a frequent consultant to the media, religious and academic groups on raising teenagers. Mom Matters is 10 easy-to-watch anytime minutes of practical ideas for more productive parenting. For more information about this and other Mom Matters episodes, visit our blog at www.mom-matters.com
Mompreneurs is a term used almost endearingly with women who happen to be both mothers and entrepreneurs. And today, there are millions of mompreneurs running businesses small and large, in all different industries. Yet all mompreneurs have some very common challenges, starting with how to manage time when you have to manage both your business and your family. Our guest is Beth Goldstein, a mompreneur who founded and runs Marketing Edge Consulting. Beth is also the author of, The Ultimate Small Business Marketing Toolkit. Mom Matters is 10 easy-to-watch anytime minutes of practical ideas for more productive parenting. For more information about this and other Mom Matters webisodes, visit our blog at www.mom-matters.com
Ever imagine what it would be like to have someone help you for a change? Help with the kids, with the house, with chores. Getting birthday presents and organizing parties, planning vacations and house/pet sitting, or even helping you start a business. Personal/ creative concierge Lisa Schreider will describe the typical, and not so typical, assistance that a personal concierge can provide. Often more affordable than most people think, personal concierges can really be of great service! Mom Matters is 10 easy-to-watch anytime minutes of practical ideas for more productive parenting. For more information about this and other Mom Matters episodes, visit our blog at www.mom-matters.com
Parent-teacher conferences can be very stressful for both sides. Whether your child is an exceptional student or one of special needs, finding agreement with your childâs teacher about your childâs capabilities and needs is often difficult. Nationally recognized and awarded principal, Robin Welch, will share some inside tips on how to take advantage of the parent-teacher conference to really learn and positively influence your childâs educational experience. Robin will discuss how parents can be helpful and not overbearing to often intimidated and overworked teachers. Heâll help you be more prepared and get more out of these meetings and the information will benefit you any time you have the opportunity to interact with your childâs teacher. Mom Matters is 10 easy to watch anytime minutes of practical advice for more productive parenting. Visit us at www.mom-matters.com
Are you worried your child might have diabetes, or have they just been diagnosed? There are probably numerous questions and concerns going through your mind. Dr. Lynne Levitsky is the Chief of the Pediatric Endocrine Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children and a past president of the Pediatric Endocrine Society. She’ll answers questions Such as what the symptoms are, how it is diagnosed and what treatment options are available. Mom Matters is 10 easy to watch, anytime minutes of practical advice for more productive parenting. Visit us at www.mom-matters.com
Whether this is your first baby or third, one thing you know for sure: labor is painful. Dr. William Camann is the Director of Obstetric Anesthesia at Boston's Brigham & Women's Hospital and an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at the Harvard Medical School. He is also the author of the book “Easy Labor”. Dr. Camann tells us how to have an easier labor. Whether you choose traditional or alternative methods to control pain, being prepared and knowing your options ahead of time is the first step. Mom Matters is 10 easy to watch anytime minutes of practical advice for mopre productive parenting. Visit us at www.mom-matters.com
With lofty and legitimate objectives, the Bush education initiative called, “No Child Left Behind” has become a major controversy among educators, parents and administrators. Is it working? Who is benefiting and who is being hurt? Nationally recognized and awarded principal, Robin Welch, will help us to understand the intent and execution of the program. Robin will share his opinion on the merits and limitations of the initiative and what the future looks like with this program in a shifting political arena. Mom Matters is 10 easy-to-watch anytime minutes of practical ideas for more productive parenting. For more information about this and other Mom Matters webisodes, visit our blog at www.mom-matters.com
Cranky kids are no fun so how do parents get kids to adjust smoothly when there is daylight savings or perhaps a family vacation in a different time zone? Besides being cranky, sleep deprivation can cause learning and health issues. Kids with ADD may have exacerbated symptoms when they donât sleep properly. Dr. Kenneth Sassower from Massachusetts General Hospitalâs Sleep Disorders Unit discusses how to help your child better adjust to a changing sleep schedule. Mom Matters is 10 easy-to-watch anytime minutes of practical tips for more productive parenting. Visit us at www.mom-matters.com
Without regular prompts or constant reminders, Dr. Maureen OâBrien will teach us how to develop or children into polite individuals. Sheâll talk about how to get your children to be overall more gracious and respectful whether they are in a restaurant, receiving a gift or meeting new people. Recognized for her sense of humor and down-to-earth guidance, Dr. Maureen O'Brien is a nationally respected parenting expert with her âWatch Me Growâ books, parent magazine consulting and speaking experiences. More importantly, she is the mother of 13 year old twins! Mom Matters is 10 easy to watch minutes of practical advice for more productive parenting. Visit us at www.mom-matters.com
Mom Matters is 10 easy-to-watch, anytime minutes of practical ideas for more productive parenting. Picking the right camp and summer activities for your child/children can be extremely stressful. For over 12 years, Jill Tipograph has provided families with summer planning guidance. Her company, Everything Summer (www.everythingsummer.com) is the only independent resource for unbiased and customized summer guidance for kids, teens and families to ensure a stress-free, fun summer experience. Jill is the author of Your Everything Summer Guide & Planner and a helpful blog http://www.everythingsummer.com/blogger.htm). A crash course on summer planning, Jill will discuss when and what to look for in summer camps as well as how to prepare yourself and your child! With some camps requiring a years advance registration, this webisode is great all year long! Visit our blog for more information about this, past and future Mom Matters webisodes: http://mom-matters.blogspot.com
Mom Matters is 10 easy-to-watch, anytime minutes of practical ideas for more productive parenting. Cooking together is a great way to have fun and share some productive time and experience with your kids. However, with the potential dangers and mess, some parents find the experience too stressful. Cooking educator, Sharon Tomlinson will talk about how to set up and manage safe a cooking environment with your kids. Sheâll discuss some hidden dangers and how to avoid them. Sharon will also give you great ideas to make healthy dishes together that the entire family can participate in and enjoy. Visit our blog for more information about this, past and future Mom Matters webisodes: http://mom-matters.blogspot.com
Mom Matters is 10 easy-to-watch anytime minutes of practical ideas for more productive parenting. The pressure to be a perfect parent is more overwhelming than ever before. Parents want to ensure they children are healthy, safe, educated and well rounded. While children can easily be over-programmed, so can the parents resulting in exhaustion, stress, and even feelings of resentment and depression. Nationally respected parenting expert, Dr. Maureen O'Brien will discuss how to avoid falling into the Parent Trap by looking for early warning signs and what to do if its already happening. Dr. O'Brien is the founder of DestinationParenting.com, as well as the author of "Watch Me Grow" books, and a parent magazine consultant. She is the mother of 13 year old twins. For more information about this and other Mom Matters episodes, visit our blog at http://mom-matters.blogspot.com
Mom Matters is 10 easy-to-watch, anytime minutes of practical ideas for more productive parenting. Sure you can manage a checkbook, but do you know the difference between a home equity loan from a line of credit? A 529 from a 401K? A bond from a bond fund? Most women unfortunately don't. Women, especially moms, often delegate (or at least assume) that their husbands or other family members will take care of the family finances. Who could ever imagine that one day, you might be divorced, widowed or otherwise in charge of the money? Angela Rizzolo, from the US Department of Labor and the newly launched Wi$eUp program, will talk about the causes and the cure for women to take control of their own financial futures. Visit our blog for more information about this, past and future Mom Matters webisodes: http://mom-matters.blogspot.com
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Vital Signs: When a Nurse is All You Need-Mom Matters #16
You or your children can wait a six months of more to see a primary physician for routine checkups but sometimes you may be offered the opportunity to see a nurse practioner sooner. Nurses play a vital role in freeing up doctors to focus on critical issues and often offer patients quality and more timely care – including doing routine check ups and seeing minor ailments. Nurse Practioner, Deborah Moore will help us understand the difference between a nurse, nurse practioner, and a registered nurse. We’ll talk about when you should insist on seeing a doctor and what are the typical issues nurses can and should deal with. Mom Matters is 10 easy-to-watch anytime minutes of practical ideas for more productive parenting. For more information about this and other Mom Matters webisodes, visit our blog at www.mom-matters.com
Helping your child with his/her homework is an important way to connect to and support your child. Yet, many parents donât know the best way to do this. Some are frightened that they donât know all the answers. Others wind up doing the homework for the child. Nationally recognized and awarded principal, Robin Welch, will discuss how parents can most help their children with their homework, and set up a practical homework station, making it fun and productive for all.
Most of us assume violent video games can negatively affect children and their behavior. After a multi-year, multi-million dollar study, Dr. Cheryl K. Olson, Sc.D. Co-Director for The Center for Mental Health and Media at Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry, will summarize the research and findings. Despite Columbine High, Virginia Tech, and other seemingly related tragedies, you’ll be surprised to learn about some of the benefits that these games can actually provide to children. Mom Matters is 10 easy-to-watch anytime minutes of practical ideas for more productive parenting. For more information about this and other Mom Matters webisodes, visit our blog at www.mom-matters.com
Few things are as stressful for a parent as watching your child receive a shot. It’s even worse when you have doubts as to whether the child needs it or that the shot could cause permanent damage in any way. What shots do kids need and at what age? Is there any link to autism or other potential “side effects”? Massachusetts General Hospital for Children pediatrician and staff physician at the MGH Immunization Center, Dr. Sandra Nelson, talks about the latest research in vaccinations and what parents should know about the benefits and associated risks. Mom Matters is 10 easy to watch anytime minutes of practical advice for more productive parenting. For more information about this and other Mom Matters episodes, visit us at www.mom-matters.com
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Mom Matters is 10 easy-to-watch, anytime minutes of practical ideas for more productive parenting. Many kids are terrified of animals, including domesticated pets, large and small, furry or not. Experienced veterinarian and mom of four children, Leslie Marci, will help us understand why some kids are fearful of animals and what we can do to help them feel safely at ease. She'll discuss what we can do as parents to ease our own anxiety and in turn help our children enjoy their own or other people's pets. Visit our blog for more information about this, past and future Mom Matters webisodes: http://mom-matters.blogspot.com
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