Summary Beginning in the first grade many students are being assigned homework. While some families and teachers believe this helps kids get a good start on the rigors of academic life, others aren't so sure. They believe that homework can interfere with family time and that maybe kids should just be out playing and being kids in the hours after school. In this week's Feature teachers, experts and parents discuss the divisive topic. Reality check: Baby Prefers Mom New dad Steve Pratt worries that his 15-month-old daughter doesn't like him all that much. Ponies, chocolate and a ban on napping are offered as bribes to his unimpressed daughter Cedar. How to: Teens and Clothing Allowance Teens love shopping, and parents need to know how to teach them to make responsible purchases. We share some tips for getting your teen on a clothing allowance, with help from financial adviser Paul Barton and teen shopping demons and their moms. Video Diary: The Sawh Family: Surviving Cancer When Dianne Sawh was diagnosed with breast cancer, her husband and children realized that her recovery was a family affair. Fourteen year old Danielle talks about how the family rallied around their mother, who's now cancer free.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Kate Tavender Monica Kim
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Aug 31, 2004
Countries of origin : Canada
Language : English
Production companies : Telefactory
Summary Beginning in the first grade many students are being assigned homework. While some families and teachers believe this helps kids get a good start on the rigors of academic life, others aren't so sure. They believe that homework can interfere with family time and that maybe kids should just be out playing and being kids in the hours after school. In this week's Feature teachers, experts and parents discuss the divisive topic. Reality check: Baby Prefers Mom New dad Steve Pratt worries that his 15-month-old daughter doesn't like him all that much. Ponies, chocolate and a ban on napping are offered as bribes to his unimpressed daughter Cedar. How to: Teens and Clothing Allowance Teens love shopping, and parents need to know how to teach them to make responsible purchases. We share some tips for getting your teen on a clothing allowance, with help from financial adviser Paul Barton and teen shopping demons and their moms. Video Diary: The Sawh Family: Surviving Cancer When Dianne Sawh was diagnosed with breast cancer, her husband and children realized that her recovery was a family affair. Fourteen year old Danielle talks about how the family rallied around their mother, who's now cancer free.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Aug 31, 2004
Countries of origin : Canada
Language : English
Production companies : Telefactory
