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Ask the Patch Pro: Early Childhood Development Expert to Answer Questions

Patch is teaming up with Dr. Deb Moberly, early childhood development expert and founder of U-City based Children 1st, this week to get all of your questions answered.

It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week readers get to interact with professionals by asking questions on a wide variety of topics. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week, Patch teamed up with Dr. Deb Moberly, an early childhood development expert, to get all of your questions answered. Have a question? Ask below in the comments section!  More about Dr. Deb Moberly: Deb Moberly, Ph. D., a former Associate Professor and Early Childhood Coordinator in the Division of Teaching and Learning at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), founded St. Louis-based Children 1st early childhood development consultants in 2012. She has served more than 40 years in a range of roles…

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Ask the Patch Pro: Early Childhood Development Expert to Answer Questions Thursday

Patch is teaming up with Dr. Deb Moberly, early childhood development expert and founder of U-City based Children 1st, this week to get all of your questions answered.

Patch wants to help find the answers to all your questions about raising toddlers, education, parenting and more. That's why this week, we are teaming up with Dr. Deb Moberly, early childhood development expert, this week to get all of your questions answered. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro," Dr. Moberly will answer readers' questions in the comment section of the Patch sites on Thursday, April 25.   Get your questions ready and look for the Patch Pro article that is published on Thursday morning. Check out Dr. Moberly's Patch blogs by clicking here. More about Dr. Deb Moberly: Deb Moberly, Ph. D., a former Associate Professor and Early Childhood Coordinator in the Division of Teaching and Learning at the University of …

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Dr. David Walsh Visits Community School

Dr. Walsh teaches parents how to "Say Yes to No."

Last Thursday night, Community School held its 9th annual Circle of Learning Speaker Series, this year featuring Dr. David Walsh, one of the world’s leading authorities on children, teens, parenting, family life, and the impact of technology on children’s health and development. He is the author of ten books, including the national best sellers Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen and No: Why Kids of All Ages Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It. This last book serves as the focal point of the national “Say Yes to No” campaign, which teaches parents and educators how to instill self-discipline in America’s children and ensure our kids success in school and life. His newest book …

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Moms Talk: How Can Parents Help End Bullying?

What can moms and dads in Ladue, Frontenac, Clayton and Richmond Heights do to help stop practices such as the obscene annual list of graduating senior girls at Ladue Horton Watkins High School?

This week's installment focuses on ending bullying in schools throughout the St. Louis area. Recent reports have spotlighted a yearly list at Ladue Horton Watkins High School that describes graduating senior girls in obscene ways. So onto this week's question: In light of those reports, what are you saying to your teenagers to encourage them not to perpetuate such activities? Is there any hope that bullying between high school boys and girls will end anytime soon?

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Free Parenting Workshops at Egg By Susan Lazar

Classes start this week in subjects ranging from breastfeeding to exploring art and creativity with your children. Plus: Getting your child to sleep!

Moms Talk: Are 2012 Political Conventions for Kids?

Will your children be watching the 2012 Republican National Convention and the 2012 Democratic National Convention?

This week's question for St. Louis parents focuses on the educational value of the 2012 Republican and Democratic conventions in light of the U.S. presidential race between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Suppose you have a high-school student. He is mildly interested in his social studies and political science classes. So onto this week's question: Would it be worthwhile for him to spend some time watching the two national political conventions? If yes, how will you structure these viewing experiences to make them as educational as possible?

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Moms Talk: When Extracurriculars Take Priority

How can St. Louis parents support their children in extracurricular activities while ensuring there's still time for studies and family?

This week's question for parents in Ladue, Frontenac, Clayton and Richmond Heights involves regulating extra-curricular activities for children. Suppose your teenage daughter arrives home from middle school and announces that on sign-up day, she registered to become a cheerleader and to participate in five other activities. You're impressed by her enthusiasm but nervous about what it might mean for her studies—and your time together as a family. So onto this week's question: How will you moderate these activities so as not to take her away from the books too much? Will you put a limit on the number of acceptable activities? Or is there a better option? More back-to-school coverage on Patch:

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Kimberly D. Martino-Sexton

9:10 am on Friday, August 24, 2012

Middle school is a great time for children to learn through experimentation and hands on experience. One of the most important skills middle school aged children need to learn is the basics of time management. Talking about time management skills will work for some children while others may need to learn through experience. Most middle schools encourage the use of a planner and actively teach …   more ›

Moms Talk: When Kids Mouth Off, What Should I Do?

How ought St. Louis parents respond when their children talk back?

This week's question for parents in Clayton, Richmond Heights, Ladue and Frontenac involves appropriate discipline. Suppose your son just got suspended from middle school for three days. He was impudent and talked back to his teacher in front of everyone. So onto this week's question: What do you do know as a parent to make sure this never happens again?

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Kimberly D. Martino-Sexton

9:33 am on Friday, August 24, 2012

If mouthing off to adults is out of character for your middle school child, I suggest that a total reconnect is in order. Reconnecting with your child will be unique to your family experience. We all have busy lives and tend to let the little things slide like dinner together or hang out time together. Take the time to reconnect through some seemingly mundane activities. Of course it is essential…   more ›

Moms Talk: Olympics TV Consumption for Kids?

Will you set limits on the amount of Olympics 2012 coverage your children watch?

Athletes from around the world are competing in London in the 2012 Olympics. It can be compelling to watch these talented people put their skills to the test. These events can inspire children and encourage them to reach their potential. But they can also keep them indoors. So onto this week's question: How much of the Olympics will your kids get to watch? Will you set limits on their TV consumption over the next two weeks, or will you make exceptions?

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James Baer

4:09 pm on Wednesday, August 1, 2012

great team building for families.   more ›