Summary A hundred years ago, the average family had NINE people in it. NINE! Well, the family unit is shrinking. Today, the average couple has less than 1.5 kids and the rate is dropping. In fact, big families are now the exception. This week - we look at the differences between life in a big family versus a not-so-big family. With professor and author (The Making of the Modern Family) Edward Shorter, and psychologist, Pamela Paris. Reality Check: Mom surrounded by boys Charmain Emerson highlights the ups and downs of being the only female in the family. How to: Help Children cope with a move Family therapist Dr. Sandy Shiner gives advice on what steps parents can take to help their kids deal with a move to a new house. To help your child conquer the anxieties of moving, listen to your child's concerns and address them accordingly. Get your child involved right from the beginning, this way they won't be shocked by the sudden change of environment. Visit the new neighbourhood, your child may find some new friends Video diary: Big Brother - the Granahan /Espinosa Family Our next story is about a young teen who has been struggling for a very long time with what it means to grow up without a father. His father left him to move back to his homeland of Cuba. Ryan was devastated, but he's triumphed and armed with the Planet Parent video camera, he'll show you how he's doing.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Kate Tavender Monica Kim
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jan 31, 2004
Countries of origin : Canada
Language : English
Production companies : Telefactory
Summary A hundred years ago, the average family had NINE people in it. NINE! Well, the family unit is shrinking. Today, the average couple has less than 1.5 kids and the rate is dropping. In fact, big families are now the exception. This week - we look at the differences between life in a big family versus a not-so-big family. With professor and author (The Making of the Modern Family) Edward Shorter, and psychologist, Pamela Paris. Reality Check: Mom surrounded by boys Charmain Emerson highlights the ups and downs of being the only female in the family. How to: Help Children cope with a move Family therapist Dr. Sandy Shiner gives advice on what steps parents can take to help their kids deal with a move to a new house. To help your child conquer the anxieties of moving, listen to your child's concerns and address them accordingly. Get your child involved right from the beginning, this way they won't be shocked by the sudden change of environment. Visit the new neighbourhood, your child may find some new friends Video diary: Big Brother - the Granahan /Espinosa Family Our next story is about a young teen who has been struggling for a very long time with what it means to grow up without a father. His father left him to move back to his homeland of Cuba. Ryan was devastated, but he's triumphed and armed with the Planet Parent video camera, he'll show you how he's doing.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jan 31, 2004
Countries of origin : Canada
Language : English
Production companies : Telefactory
