Parents' Journal

A look at the benefits of reading to your children in the early years, how you can raise your kids to be confident and compassionate, and the best ways to help new parents after the birth of their baby.

Child Care for Preschoolers with Dr. Penelope Leach. Plus Workplace Wisdom from Jamie Woolf and a parenting tip on Discipline in the Elementary Years from Dr. Thomas Phelan.
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Small Moments that Help You Connect with Your Kids with Dr. Ron Taffel. Plus, Playful Learning in Preschool with Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and a parenting tip on Raising Your Child Bilingually from Dr. Naomi Steiner.   

THE PARENTS’ JOURNAL with Bobbi Conner - a weekly program for parents, care-givers, educators, and others who care for children. It’s designed to help parents encourage their child's physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. From the practical to the profound, the lively discussions heard on The Parent's Journal help moms and dads everywhere respond to the everyday ups and downs of raising a child in today's world.

The Parent's Journal:

Making a Special Quilt for the New Baby, nurturing Creative Preschoolers, and how parents can be sensitive to teenage girls under pressure from peers.

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Dr. Stephen Nowicki looks at play and preschoolers, Erica Sandberg offers financial wisdom for new parents, and Sandra McLeod Humphrey offers ideas on how to teach kids the golden rule.

Dr. Jennifer Shu talks about the benefits of Swaddling Your Baby, Dr. Edward Hallowell has ideas on how to help the child with ADD succeed and suggestions from Dr. Stephen Nowicki on how to raise kids who can make friends.

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Ann Boekoff talks about Childrens Museums for Little Kids, Dr. Ron Taffel discusses how to bring the best out of your child and Dr. Michele Borba has a look at rewards in childhood.

Dr. Jill Stamm, co-founder of New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development in Phoenix has ideas for parents to have musical fun with the baby. Also, pediatrician Dr. Marc Weissbluth gives healthy sleep routines for twins and some thoughts about the routines and challenges of families of children with disabilities.

Dr. Stuart Brown, the founder of the National Institute for Play talks about the importance of play in the early years. Also, Dr. Gracy Gaudet, a practicing ob-gyn, has tips for a happy, positive pregnancy and Carl Honore, author of “Under Pressure” has suggestions to avoid “hyper-parenting.

Pediatrician Dr. Tanya Remer Altman talks about baby’s first teeth, Scott Haltzman, author of The Secrets of Happy Families talks about what makes for happy families and Robin Sax, author of Predators and Child Molesters, talks about keeping kids safe without scaring them.

Tracey Wood, children’s reading specialist has tips on teaching pre-schools their ABCs, Julie Powers, Instructor of Early Childhood Education has suggestions on finding the best childcare and Dr. Kyle Pruett, Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine talks about how men and women parent differently and how to use the differences to help the kids and the marriage.

Dr. Harvey Karp, child development specialist and author of The Happiest Baby on the Block has baby calming tips for first time parents and Heather Forbes, licensed clinical social worker, talks about her book Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-Based Approach to Helping Children with Severe Behaviors.

Teaching middle school kids to get along. Plus, a look at friend, neighbor and relative care for your baby and preventing toddler injuries around the home.

How to build a better relationship with your child. Plus, making moving to a new home a positive experience for your children and what to expect when using a doula for your labor and delivery.

How movement develops in the first years of life. Plus, ways to teach your kids to say no to bully behavior and what parents should know about rear-facing car seats.