Meet the ProSquad
Posted March 9, 2012 - 12:00 by Lela Davidson
You always need your Squad, but some things call for an expert. Introducing ProSquad on Parenting Squad — special forces for every parent!Lela Davidson's blog
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VIDEO: Tech Made Simple
Posted October 27, 2011 - 01:00 by Lela Davidson
Emmy award winner Jennifer Jolly helps parents sift through all the tech tools — the ones your child should have, wants to have, and the ones they really don't need.
ProSquad: Informed Childbirth Choices and Adoption
Posted October 12, 2011 - 11:54 by Lela Davidson
This week, we hear from our childbirth expert about informed women's choices, and our adoption expert addresses open adoptions.
Retirement Account vs. College Fund: Should We Really Put Ourselves Before Our Kids?
Posted October 9, 2011 - 21:00 by Lela Davidson
Guest post by Jacoba Urist
For most of us, the thought of choosing ourselves at the expense of our children is pretty hard to imagine. And yet, financial planners tell us that’s exactly what we should do when it comes to saving for retirement or college. If you can only put money aside for one or the other, today, they vote for the retirement fund every time.
Thomas the Tank Engine Charms Kids and Their Parents on National Tour
Posted September 28, 2011 - 10:19 by Lela Davidson
Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to a town near you! We caught up with the Day Out with Thomas: Leader of the Track Tour 2011 event at the Oklahoma Railway Museum on September 25th. And our Junior Correspondent had a fabulous time!
ProSquad: Dinner Table Conversation and Family Technology
Posted September 25, 2011 - 21:00 by Lela Davidson
This week, we hear from our parenting expert how to get teenagers to open up at the dinner table, and our technology expert addresses social media for younger kids.
VIDEO: Alan Thicke's Tips for College Visits
Posted September 16, 2011 - 12:02 by Lela Davidson
For many parents, fall weekends will be spent on cross-country road trips visiting college campuses near and far. "Growing Pains" actor Alan Thicke shares tips to help parents manage the college visiting experience.
Peep Peep for Thomas the Tank Engine on Tour!
Posted September 16, 2011 - 11:31 by Lela Davidson
Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to town! We are excited to let you know that Parenting Squad has been selected to cover the Day Out with Thomas: Leader of the Track Tour 2011 event at the Oklahoma Railway Museum.
ProSquad: Getting Baby to Sleep, and Protecting Your Family with Life Insurance
Posted September 11, 2011 - 21:00 by Lela Davidson
Welcome to the ProSquad! This week, we hear from our sleep expert about whether or not you really need to wake that sleeping baby, and our legal expert addresses the question of life insurance.
VIDEO: Travel Deals For Last Minute Summer Vacations And Beyond
Posted September 11, 2011 - 21:00 by Lela Davidson
Here are great tips for that last trip of the summer from travel expert Kim Nance.
ProSquad Answers Questions About Cord Blood And False Twinning
Posted September 2, 2011 - 11:02 by Lela Davidson
This week, we hear from our adoption expert about what to do if you get pregnant while in the process of adopting, and our childbirth expert address a question about umbilical cord blood.
5 Things To Consider When Choosing A Guardian For Your Child
Posted August 30, 2011 - 14:41 by Lela Davidson
Without a doubt, the happiest parent is the prepared parent — no matter how painful it may be to picture someone else raising our child. But how on earth do you pick the person to stand in you shoes if something were to happen to both you and your partner?
5 Tips For Better Sleep
Posted August 26, 2011 - 12:26 by Lela Davidson
Dara Torres knows her sleep. As a twelve-time Olympic medalist, mother, best-selling author, role model and motivational speaker, Dara knows the importance of sleep and how it contributes to a person’s overall health. Along with diet and exercise, sleep provides the restoration, rejuvenation, and energy necessary for improved performance and everyday wellness.
VIDEO: How Your Future Health Is Shaped In The Womb
Posted August 25, 2011 - 09:00 by Lela Davidson
Author Annie Paul talks about her book, Origins: How the Nine Months Before Birth Shape the Rest of Our Lives. Among her advice? Eat chocolate!
ProSquad Goes High Tech, And The Fine Art Of Sneaking Veggies
Posted August 16, 2011 - 16:19 by Lela Davidson
This week, we hear from our tech expert about how to keep your computer running optimally, and our parenting expert talks about sneaking veggies into kids' meals.
Is Keeping Kids Safe Online Really a Full-Time Job?
Posted August 3, 2011 - 10:42 by Lela Davidson
What can parents really do to keep up with the current internet dangers in order to keep kids safe? The more we hear of the ways predators can take advantage of children online, the more it makes me think the best defense is to focus our efforts offline.
VIDEO: Help Kids Learn About Money With Camp Cash
Posted August 1, 2011 - 21:00 by Lela Davidson
Good financial habits serve kids for a lifetime. Check out this video for tips from RedPlum's Mom Saver in Chief, Lisa Reynolds.
CyberSavvy Sites To Help Parents Protect Kids Online
Posted July 31, 2011 - 21:00 by Lela Davidson
Distinguishing between the types of things online that are good and real can be tricky especially when there can be a fine line between the two. These resources help parents keep up.
VIDEO: Grocery Saving Tips From RedPlum's Mom Saver In Chief
Posted July 28, 2011 - 21:00 by Lela Davidson
Watch this video for great tips from RedPlum's Mom Saver in Chief, Lisa Reynolds. How do you save money at the grocery store?
VIDEO: Tips To Keep Kids and Computers Safe
Posted July 28, 2011 - 10:46 by Lela Davidson
Cali Lewis, host of GeekBeat.TV, a daily show that delivers the latest in tech news and gadgets, and Marian Merritt, Internet Safety Advocate and advisor for Norton have info on tips and tricks to keep families safe and latest scams aimed at our social connectivity.
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