Mommy Matters: Summer Learning Gap

Summer vacation is a vital time to build kids’ reading skills. Children who don’t maintain these key skills over the summer are likely to start the upcoming school year at a disadvantage. …

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    Mommy Matters: Pediatric battery-related emergency visits

    This morning, our health experts talk about pediatric battery-related emergency visits.  For more information, check out this study: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2012/05/09/peds.2011-0012

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    Mommy Matters: Mr. Nigel’s music

    Every Thursday, Mr. Nigel visits Toys and Company, for a concert for preschoolers. The music sessions typically last about 30…

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    Mommy Matters: International adoption

    The Triad Moms on Main joined us today to talk about International adoptions. For more information about Triad Moms on…

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    Photos: FOX8 mothers

    Cindy, Katie, Shannon and Nicole share photos of their moms.

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    Mommy Matters: Swim lessons for babies

    Pools across the Piedmont will open for the season in just a few weeks. Now is the time for parents to think about signing their kids up for swim lessons. FOX8′s Shannon Smith tells us more about it in today’s “Mommy Matters.”

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    Kids Quest in Randolph County

    It’s a one-of-a-kind adventure and it’s happening this weekend in Randolph County. Kids Quest lets racers try different athletic challenges, like ziplining,…

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    Mommy Matters: Preschoolers and vitamins

    Dr. Jim Anderson discusses whether or not you should give your preschooler vitamins in today’s “Mommy Matters.”

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    Mommy Matters: Worst foods for babies

    When it comes to baby nutrition, one group has singled out  five foods you should avoid. This morning, we took…

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    The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

    “On May 1st, I’ll be embarking on the trip of a lifetime: Taking part in a scientific expedition studying plastic…

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    Mommy Matters: Autism awareness

    The number of children in the US diagnosed with autism has significantly increased in the last decade. April is autism awareness month, so Child Psychiatrist Dr. Jason Joined joined us thus morning.

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    Mommy Matters: Parental controls for YouTube, iPad and more

    The internet can be a great place for children to learn and play games. However, many parents worry about their…