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How to raise a child is a personal matter, but things have changed quite a bit in recent years. From best medical practices to the proliferation of online experts, parents have never had more information or choice when it comes to child rearing. And with so many choices, it can get overwhelming.
WVPB reporter Chris Schulz recently welcomed his first child and is grappling with how much there is to learn.
In this ongoing, occasional series, “Now What? A Series On Parenting,” we ask experts what they think parents – both old and new – need to know to best raise their children.
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Chris Schulz,Jul. 15, 2024
Early Childhood Nutrition Is A Learning Experience For Parents And Children Alike
From allergies to introducing solids, the first few years of a child’s life have a surprising amount of decisions for parents to make.
Chris Schulz,May. 28, 2024
Statewide Apprenticeship Program Helps Child Care Providers, But Issues Remain
In the latest entry of “Now What? A Series on Parenting,” Chris Schulz talks with Kerri Carte, assistant director for WVU Extension’s Family and Community Development unit, about the Apprenticeship for Child Development Specialists (ACDS) and broader issues in the child care industry.
Chris Schulz,May. 15, 2024
WIC Provides Nutritional Support And More For Parents
Parents are often left with many questions about how to raise a child. Two of the areas that are most concerning and confusing are feeding and nutrition. Government programs can offer many different kinds of support
Chris Schulz,May. 02, 2024
More Involved Dads Are Changing What It Means To Be A Father
Being a parent is a 24-hour role, and a lifetime commitment that has historically fallen to women. As men have started to take on more domestic work, what it means to be a father has started to shift.
Chris Schulz,Apr. 17, 2024
Parents Face A Digital Balancing Act
Digital devices and social media command more and more of our attention these days. Balancing this and creating healthy boundaries for increasingly younger children is becoming a bigger part of being a parent.
Chris Schulz,Apr. 03, 2024
Understanding The Basics Of Being A Foster Parent
From grandfamilies to kin networks and everything in between, families come in all shapes and sizes in West Virginia, and there is a growing need for foster parents.
Chris Schulz,Mar. 20, 2024
Understanding How Babies Sleep
Sleep is a key part of both mental and physical health for everyone. But for many parents, ensuring their baby is getting good sleep can be frustrating and elusive. In the latest installment of our new series “Now What? A Series On Parenting,” we speak with an expert about infant sleep.
Chris Schulz,Mar. 13, 2024
New Parenting Series Kicks Off With Discussion On Changing Medical Advice
In the first installment of a new series called “Now What: A Series On Parenting,” reporter Chris Schulz sits down with Dr. Adriana Diakiw, an assistant professor of pediatrics at West Virginia University (WVU), to discuss how things have changed and what doctors recommend today.