Knight Arts Challenge
A lot of schools have cut back on art programs, but one local foundation is making sure kids are getting exposed to the fine arts. 7's Lynn Martinez has more on how it's getting kids into local museums in Parent to Parent.
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Friendship Circle
Parents of special needs kids know how important it is for their kids to socialize, but it can be hard, especially for those who don't have language skills, but as Seven's Lynn Martinez...
After-School
When parents sign kids up for after-school programs, they look for things they're interested in like soccer, swimming or gymnastics. But, these days some parents are choosing programs that also include life skills. 7's Lynn martinez has more in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Our Child Safe
When a child goes missing experts say seconds count. That's why some parents are registering their kids with a new online service that gets out photos and info to police right away. 7's Lynn Martinez has more in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Florida Prepaid
Parents seem to worry about paying for their child's education from the day they are born. One option many parents are choosing is the Florida Prepaid tuition program locking in today's prices for a college education in the future. 7's Lynn Martinez has more about how the plan works in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Pick Your Battles
When it comes to making kids behave, parents have all heard the old saying "learn to pick your battles." Power struggles over picking up toys to eating their veggies can make parents crazy. In tonight's Parent to Parent, 7s Lynn Martinez has some tips on when to stand firm and when it's OK to let things slide.
Peanut Allergies
Parents know how dangerous peanut allergies can be for some kids, but now a new treatment is giving hope to those who suffer using the source of problem to treat it. 7's Lynn Martinez has more in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Samantha's Purpose
Parents of kids with disabilities know how expensive it is to pay for all the different therapies their kids might need. Even if they have insurance, it seems it's never enough. But one South Florida mother is trying to change all that with inspiration from her own disabled daughter. 7's Lynn Martinez has more in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Angel Backpacks
We all hear about the spirit of giving during the holiday season, but for one mother and her family, that spirit has turned into a calling that takes them to the streets of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Lynn Martinez has more in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Sleep Help
If you have a toddler, no doubt you've fought the bed-time wars. Little ones don't like to go to bed, and are forever waking up in the middle of the night. If parents aren't careful, kids can develop bad sleep habits, but in tonight's Parent to Parent, Lynn Martinez tells tell us that keeping kids in bed could be as easy as using the right night light.
Hard Holiday
The holidays are supposed to be a happy time, but some parents are out of work, making gift giving difficult. 7s Lynn Martinez shows us what parents can do to make their season a bit brighter in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Pressure To Be Perfect
Teen girls know what it's like to be stressed out. The pressure to be smarter, thinner and prettier is intense, and the consequences can be severe, but there are things parents can do to keep their girls sane. As Lynn Martinez tells us in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Massage a Mom
If you have a baby on the way you're probably all too familiar with having a sore aching back and all those other pregnancy pains. Well, grab the dad to be, it's time for some pain relief through massage. 7's Lynn Martinez tells us more in tonight's Parent to Parent.
Alcoholic Parents
We've heard the stories over and over again parents driving drunk with their kids in the car. In tonight's Parent to Parent, one mother talks about how that parent used to be her and how it has affected her entire family.
Abrakadoodle
If you want your kids to do better in school, you need to get creative with them. In tonight's Parent to Parent, Seven's Lynn Martinez shows us an art program that's putting kids at the head of the class.
Getting Kids to Read
All parents would love their kids to read more, but today reading competes with technology, and it seems there's just not enough good, old fashioned book time. In today's Parent to Parent, Seven's Lynn Martinez has tips on how to get your kids to read.
Lies
When teaching kids right and wrong, lying is one of the big no-nos, but what happens when kids are learning to lie from their moms and dads? It's a hot topic these days after the big balloon boy lie controversy. In tonight's Parent to Parent, Seven's Lynn Martinez looks at what some call Pinocchio parents and the damage they can do to their kids.