Child Health & Safety Videos: Positive Parenting
Should you drug test your kids? – June 26, 2007
Dr. Leslie Walker gives tips for dealing with the suspicion that your child is using drugs.
Teens talk about text-messaging – May 26, 2007
Local teens discuss their text-messaging habits with Dr. Cora Breuner.
Teens and text-messaging – May 23, 2007
Dr. Cora Breuner discusses teens staying up late to text-message their friends with cell phones.
Keep Kids Active During Cold Months – January 23, 2007
Dr. Linda Quan has some ideas on how you can keep the kids active until it warms up.
7 Myths Parents Should Ignore – December 19, 2006
Dr. Bruder Stapleton says some medical advice should be ignored.
The Myths About Kids and Pain – November 14, 2006
Do you always know when your child is in pain? Researchers say probably not. Dr. Katie Larkin talks about the myths about kids and pain.
Tips for Stress-free Kids – October 3, 2006
You’d think kids don’t have much to stress about, but school, the media, social pressure and even family life are putting a heavier burden on our children than ever before. Dr. Cora Breuner has some tips for stress-free kids.
How TV Watching Can Help Children – September 9, 2006
Television can expose kids to sex, alcohol and violence. But can you turn TV into a parenting tool? Dr. Dimitri Christakis thinks you should. And he just wrote a book about it.
Kids Must Follow Rules When Bringing Medication to School – September 5, 2006
An increasing number of children need medication during the school day. But parents shouldn’t just send their kids to class with pills in their pockets. Dr. Ben Danielson explains the rules you need to follow.
Making TV work for your kids – August 22, 2006
Many critics of television content say you should keep your children away from TV when they are young. But what if parents could manipulate viewing to turn it into a useful tool? Dr. Dimitri Christakis says just listen closely before you toss the television.
Have a Plan For Teens – August 7, 2006
This video tackles the subject of Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention from a teen’s point of view. Real-life teen parents share their experiences on how they raise their babies and cope with the frustration of a crying child.
Tenga Un Plan – August 7, 2006
Parejas de la vida real que acaban de tener un bebé comparten sus experiencias y le dan consejos sobre cómo prepararse para reducer el estrés y las emociones que traen consigo tener un hijo, para que usted mantenga a su bebé seguro.
Have a Plan – August 7, 2006
Get tips and insight from real-life couples of newborn babies on how to handle the stress and emotions of being a parent so that you can keep your baby safe.
What Parents Should Know About Body Piercing – May 23, 2006
Body piercing is an ancient practice, but it can also be a dangerous one, especially for kids. Dr. Cora Breuner has some information every parent should know about.
Break the Cycle of Childhood Abuse – April 4, 2006
One in five Washington adults reports some kind of childhood physical or sexual abuse. Dr. Ben Danielson talks about how to break the cycle of abuse.
Tips For a Struggle-Free Bedtime – October 26, 2005
A recent study found a link between TV viewing and irregular sleep patterns in young children. Dr. Dimitri Christakis, one of the doctors who conducted the study, talks his findings and provides some TV-related tips to help parents get their child to sleep.