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Whaledone Parenting


Can the same techniques used to train killer whales be applied to parenting?

Cyberbullying


It's an increasing problem, cyberbullying, and the effect it can have on kids. 

Blinds and Shades


If you've got young kids, you should be aware of a potential hazard around the house you may not realize is there. 

Choking


We know about the hazards of kids choking on certain small toys...but what about the choking hazards of food?

Turtles


Some people might think of turtles as a nice pet, but the reptiles can be hazardous to kids. 

Mindset


What is the "mindset" of the typical college student?

Falling TV Sets


Even as more of us buy new, lighter flat-screen TV's, the number of young kids that are hurt by toppling TV's continues to rise.

Do-Over


Wouldn't you like to have a "Do-Over" of your childhood? That's exactly what one father of three did.

Cyberbullying


It's an increasing problem, cyberbullying, and the effect it can have on kids. 

Strangulation Hazard


If you've got young kids, you should be aware of a potential hazard around the house you may not realize is there. 

Baby Equipment Rental


It's a new concept...and it's spreading throughout the country. 

College


Getting into, and then paying for college is one of the biggest challenges families face. 

The Bully Bill


A woman from Springfield made an impassioned plea on Beacon Hill recently, urging legislators to support a bill to help prevent bullying in schools.

Balanced Parenting


How can parents deal with their kids' problems in a balanced way so that everybody's happy? 

Toppling TV's


Even as more of us buy new, lighter flat-screen TV's, the number of young kids that are hurt by toppling TV's continues to rise. 

Parenting


How can parents deal with their kid’s problems in a balanced way? 

Mindset


What is the "mindset" of the typical college student? 

Escaping Endless Adolescence


Do parents do too much for their kids? 

Teen Drivers


Teaching your teenager to drive can be challenging. 

Physical Education Injuries


More kids are getting hurt in Phys Ed classes at school. 

Turtles


Some people might think of turtles as a nice pet, but the reptiles can be hazardous to kids. 

Psychiatric Drugs


Children on widely used psychiatric drugs can gain an alarming amount of weight very quickly. 

Prescription Drugs


Could your children have a bad reaction to medications prescribed for them? 

Talking to Your Doctor


How well do you communicate with your child's doctor?

Car Safety


Car safety is the topic of today's Parent Report.

Litera-cise


There's a new exhibit coming up at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, designed to show the important link between learning and exercise. 

Kids Problems


How should parents deal with their kid’s problems? 

Names


What's in a name? Plenty, says one author.

Bullying


Bullying among kids has been spreading on both the playground, and in schools...but a pair of sisters from Northern California is trying to do something about it. 

Seat Belts


A Hingham woman has this important message...seat belts really do save lives. 

Fire Safety


Young children are at the highest risk when it comes to fires that occur in the home.

Video Games


Maybe those video games your kids play aren't that bad after all.

Generation Y


It's the Boomerang Generation...Generation Y.
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