Parenting Tips Highlights

Back-To-School Tips - School supplies cost less with these fun projects.

Michael Davis, MD, pediatrician, discusses ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children.

Are you a princess parent? Does your baby girl have more princess paraphernalia than you can fit in your mini van? As a parent, it’s nearly impossible to avoid the inevitable onslaught of princess culture. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Brad and Daddy Clay compare who is the bigger princess parent by adding up their daughters’ princess gear. From Disney games and Disney princess toys to princess costumes and unicorn stuffed animals, the two Dads compare who is the bigger Cinderella...

By replacing sedentary time watching television or on the computer with active play, parents and children can engage in fun, active play together. Basic skills such as running, climbing, throwing, catching and kicking don't just happen. The early years are the best time to develop these motor skills in a non-competitive environment.

How do you get kids off the couch or computer for a daily dose of exercise? Fitness expert Joe Decker has a few clever ideas that'll get parents moving, too.

Consumer advocate and family savings expert Kim Danger shows you some quick and creative ideas for fun school-time snacks.

Michael Davis, MD, pediatrician, talks about discipline and bad behavior in children.

Find out how you as a parent can help your child in making the transition to college life.

Tantrums, meltdowns, and hissy fits can be a nightmare for parents. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad tackle this important child behavior topic. Since we're all about fairness here at DadLabs, we'll first show kids some techniques for throwing a temper tantrum and getting the most of their meltdown, including the best locations for their hissy fit. We also speak with early parenting coach, Carrie Contey, PhD. to learn why temper tantrums happen how child development.

Daddy Brad and Daddy Clay give five simple tips for dads in the delivery room. Your wife is pregnant and in the birth center and you're ready for labor and delivery. You've been following the pregnancy week by week, and you think you're prepared for childbirth. However, there are some simple things you might forget when waiting on baby delivery. First, you might want to consider bringing change for the snack machine. The labor delivery could take a while and you don't to stray to far ...

Do Your Part when back to school shopping. Check out these cool, eco-friendly "must haves" for the kids in your family!

Learn about helping your child with homework in this video with Ann Dolin, M.Ed.

For those with ADHD the transition from the structured routine of school to more unstructured summer activities can be a challenge. It is important to plan ahead for the summer and maintain structure in the day.

A fire safety officer gives advice on making your home safe from fire.