YOUR CHILDREN'S SCREEN TIME

Kids want everything they see. Gift- giving should focus on those in need: homeless, those suffering from a natural disaster, veterans, needy families etc. Kids have too much stuff because parents and grandparents give without thinking. Give love, kindness, compassion, and your time to help others and your community. Donate your unused toys and clothes.This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 2PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Loving relationship with your spouse and kids are key if you want to be a successful parent. Trust, confidence, and two-way communication are part of the equation. Your expectations and values rule the roost in a safe and healthy family environment that raises life-long learners and good citizens who are respectful,responsible, kind, and caring.This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 2PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Kids with food allergies need special attention. This mother decided to home-school her kids as well as prepare their special meals. She has inspired and motivated people with her love, motivation, stamina, creativeness, and devotion to her three children. Her book "The Kitchen Alchemist" is available on Amazon.comThis show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 2PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Parents are concerned about the amount of time their children spend facing various screens: TV, phones, video games, and computers. According to the American Academy of Pediatricians and the FBI,House rules are needed to protect children from cyber-bullying, social media predators, and themselves as kids opt for screens instead of healthy face to face interactions, exercise and play.This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 2PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Parenting requires the teaching, coaching, and modeling of discipline. Who is going to teach your children about self-discipline, self-restraint, and the difference between right and wrong? Parents will need accurate information, courage, and the ability to say no. Discipline does not meant to cause harm. Don't be harsh. It requires a loving and trusting relationship. Listen to all three episodes.This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 2PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Do parents even know what discipline means? It is not about punishment or harshness. It's about teaching and coaching your kids to become men and women of character and virtue. While abuse- any form of physical and/or psychological consequences are not recommended, there are consequences for inappropriate behavior that are helpful. A lap on the hand of a pat on the butt are not considered harmful. Doing nothing may be more harmful. This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 2PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Join the discussion about how to discipline i.e.; teach and coach your children, so they will actually mature and learn instead of being punished. Are you too harsh. Will a child learn anything from parents who are harsh instead of loving and understanding? What's wrong with a time-out? What do the experts say? Is spanking permissible? What should you do with an unruly child?This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 2PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

"Discipline in Schools" is outlined using five guidelines for parents who are expected to now what is going on in their child's school. Dr. Casale presented recommendations for 1) assessing school climate.2) getting to know the principal 3) knowing the school mission/vision 4) retrieving copies of the school's discipline protocols 5) working cooperatively and collaboratively with school staff.This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 2PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

This week's program continues with a recap of last week's program on Discipline the Concept. Does "discipline" refer to punishment and control or coaching and training? Effective parenting requires teaching and coaching rather than punishment and rewards. Discipline in schools is quite different from 50 years ago according to Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Anna Qundlen. More next week.This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 2PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Discipline means different things to different people when they hear the word. Is it punishment, coercion, or consequences? Or is it a form of training, teaching and coaching? Discipline is training or teaching or coaching oneself or another to modify behavior for a positive and moral purpose. At its foundation must be self-control, self- restraint and impulse control.This show is broadcast live on Thursday's at 2PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).