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Eyes On Parenting: Some kids had no dad to celebrate for Fathers Day

A day after many celebrated their fathers, or were celebrated as fathers, 24 million kids in the U.S. still live without their dad at home.
8 years ago
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Eyes on Parenting: How parents can talk to their kids about the Orlando shooting

The Orlando shooting can be tough for parents to discuss with their kids.
8 years ago
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Summertime boredom can lead to uptick in drugs, alcohol use for kids

Extra free time during summer break could lead to some kids experimenting with drugs and alcohol, an expert who works with high-risk teenagers said.
8 years ago
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7 important things you can do to keep your child safe at the zoo

Wow, there's been a lot of controversy over going to the zoo. Here's how to keep your child safe.
8 years ago
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Eyes on Parenting: When should parents teach kids about money?

It’s never too soon to start talking to your kids about money.
8 years ago
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Eyes on Parenting: This summer get the kids outdoors with camping, fishing

For parents looking for a way to get the kids out of the house for the long hot summer, think about outdoors and camping or fishing.
8 years ago
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Parents have plenty of options to keep kids active during summer break

The end of school can be a welcome break for kids, but for parents, the task of keeping the little ones active during summer break is just beginning.
8 years ago
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How can parents talk to their kids about abusing drugs and alcohol?

Many parents fear their children getting involved with drugs and alcohol. How do they talk to their children if they are concerned about addiction?
8 years ago
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Doctor cautions against kids returning too quickly to sports after concussions

Younger children are more likely to return to the field less than 24 hours after being diagnosed with a concussion compared to older athletes, according to a recent study from Jama Pediatrics.
8 years ago
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Should you homeschool your child?

As the school year winds down, viewers have requested KTAR's Eye's on Parenting take a look at the basics about homeschooling.
8 years ago
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Parents should break down mental health stigma by engaging in discussions with kids

Parents should talk to their kids about what they say in regard to mental health -- and how exactly how they should say it.
8 years ago
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Report: More than 135K children in Arizona have incarcerated parents

More than 135,000 children in Arizona have parents who are or have been incarcerated, according to a recent report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
8 years ago
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Parents going through divorce need to explain situation to children

While it is tough for parents to go through a divorce, it's even harder for the children. To help your children deal with this tough time, Christina Jimenez with Doorways recommends discussing what the new situation will be like.
8 years ago
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Valley parents are choosing daycare with summer vacation starting next month

School's out next month and for many Valley parents that means now is the time to try to find the right summer daycare.
8 years ago
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Fathers can learn to be better fathers by opening up to each other more

Research has shown that the more a father is involved in their child's life, the more beneficial it is to the child and one Valley non-profit organization is working to help fathers be fathers.
8 years ago
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How to properly prepare your child for Arizona standardized testing

Starting on Tuesday, students in Arizona will begin to take the Arizona’s Measurement of Educational Readiness to Inform Teaching test, otherwise known as AzMERIT, for the second year in a row.
8 years ago
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Parents, you need to worry about the impact of concussions on your kids

I'm not saying you need to pull your kids off the field and seal them in bubble wrap, but do your homework when it comes to the effects of concussions.
8 years ago
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Arizona parents should use environment as opportunity to get kids into new activities

As spring turns the corner, it is just another reminder that school will be out before parents will even realize it. For parents in Arizona, the summer break is a great opportunity to try new activities with their children, such as hunting.
8 years ago
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Kids are rushed to ER every day because of accidental overdose

Four school busloads of kids go to the emergency room every day for medicine poisoning, according to a new national study from Safe Kids Worldwide. That’s more than 59,000 kids a year.
8 years ago
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Study: Parents who express ungenuine emotion toward kids leads to conflict

Keep it real! A new study from the University of Toronto found when parents suppress their negative emotions, it can lead to less than happy children.
8 years ago
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Fathers need to be proactive when facing child support, visitation issues

Many fathers face child support and visitation issues that can be complicated, overwhelming and emotionally frustrating.
8 years ago
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Setting a culture of high expectations for kids

Parents who create a culture of high expectations and engage in their kids’ education have children that are a lot more likely to be successful.
8 years ago
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Study: Empathizing with your child can have negative health implications

A new study from Northwestern University and University of British Columbia found a link between parental empathy and health problems.
8 years ago
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Parents need to instill academic responsibility in their children

Learning is important and it's up to parents to instill a sense of academic responsibility in their children, an education specialist said.
8 years ago