Mom Matters
About this original series
Mom Matters is 10 easy-to-watch minutes of practical ideas for more productive parenting.Visit our blog for more information. http://mom-matters.blogspot.com
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# Episodes
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Rating
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Episodes of Mom Matters
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Let's Get Pregnant! Fertility Options: Mom Matters
Struggling to get pregnant can be an incredibly stressful and frustrating problem for a couple. Fortunately today, there are many options to helping mother nature along. Dr. Rachel Ashby is a physician in the Center for Reproductive Medicine at Boston's Brigham & Women's Hospital. She discusses when a couple should consider getting fertility treatments and the different options available. You'll learn how to decide which option is best for you.
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Release date
Apr 13, 2009
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Runtime
08:55
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Newborn Screening: Mom Matters
You've just given birth to a beautiful baby! But what happens before baby can be taken home? Our expert guest is neonatologist Dr. Richard Parad, in the Department of Newborn Medicine of Boston's Brigham & Women's Hospital and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He tells us what new parents should know about newborn screenings. What tests are routine, are there risks involved, and how you can learn more about what tests your hospital does before baby arrives. Mom Ma...
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Release date
Feb 26, 2009
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Runtime
09:53
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Modern Ways to Manage Labor Pain: Mom Matters
Whether this is your first baby or third, one thing you know for sure: labor is painful. Dr. William Camann is the Director of Obstetric Anesthesia at Boston's Brigham & Women's Hospital and an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at the Harvard Medical School. He is also the author of the book “Easy Labor”. Dr. Camann tells us how to have an easier labor. Whether you choose traditional or alternative methods to control pain, being prepared and knowing your options ahead of time is the first ...
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Release date
Feb 8, 2009
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Runtime
09:08
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Sensory Integration Dysfunction: Mom Matters #36
Does your child hate wearing tags, playing with Play-Doh or even being hugged? Occupational Therapist, Jean Esposito, of (name of place Jean works) talks about the neurological disorder, Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID), also known as sensory processing disorder. Jean tells us what SID is, how it's diagnosed, and treated. She also gives us a closer look how SID can affect a growing child on a daily basis and what signs parents should look for. Mom Matters is 10 easy to watch anytime minut...
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Release date
Jan 13, 2009
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Runtime
09:53
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Childhood Diabetes
Are you worried your child might have diabetes, or have they just been diagnosed? There are probably numerous questions and concerns going through your mind. Dr. Lynne Levitsky is the Chief of the Pediatric Endocrine Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children and a past president of the Pediatric Endocrine Society. She’ll answers questions Such as what the symptoms are, how it is diagnosed and what treatment options are available. Mom Matters is 10 easy to watch, anytime minutes of pr...
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Release date
Dec 21, 2008
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Runtime
09:03
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The Truth About Cough & Cold Meds: Mom Matters #34
As parents it's natural to want to ease your child's discomfort when they aren't well. But when it comes to a cold it seems there aren't many options for younger children. Practicing primary care physician Dr. Heather Diskin is a recent graduate of the MassGeneral Hospital for Children pediatric training program. She gives us the truth about over the counter cough and cold medications. She'll explain the safety concerns, why they were taken off the shelves last year, what age they are effectiv...
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Release date
Dec 9, 2008
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Runtime
09:12
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Online Internet Safety: Mom Matters #33
Possibly the most talked about parenting concern today, Internet danger is not virtual, it’s real. Parents worry about kids having access to pornography or interaction with predators – including other kids. Dr. Gene Beresin is the Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Training at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and McLean Hospital. He is also the co-director for the MGH Center for Mental Health & Media and he is a professor of psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School. Dr. Be...
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Release date
Nov 8, 2008
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Runtime
09:07
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Kids and Concussions: Mom Matters # 32
Dr. Mark Proctor from the Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospitals is an expert in concussion management. He tells us what a concussion is, how it effects your child and how to tell the difference between a bump on the head and a concussion, such as what symptoms to look for if you’re concerned. Dr. Proctor also explains how concussions are diagnosed, treatment options and how to prevent your child from getting a concussion. Mom Matters is 10 easy ...
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Release date
Oct 21, 2008
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Runtime
09:03
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Optimizing Parent-Teacher Conferences: Mom Matte...
Parent-teacher conferences can be very stressful for both sides. Whether your child is an exceptional student or one of special needs, finding agreement with your child’s teacher about your child’s capabilities and needs is often difficult. Nationally recognized and awarded principal, Robin Welch, will share some inside tips on how to take advantage of the parent-teacher conference to really learn and positively influence your child’s educational experience. Robin will discuss how parents can ...
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Release date
Oct 4, 2008
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Runtime
07:49
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Homework Help: Children and Homework- Mom Matter...
Helping your child with his/her homework is an important way to connect to and support your child. Yet, many parents don’t know the best way to do this. Some are frightened that they don’t know all the answers. Others wind up doing the homework for the child. Nationally recognized and awarded principal, Robin Welch, will discuss how parents can most help their children with their homework, and set up a practical homework station, making it fun and productive for all.
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Release date
Aug 23, 2008
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Runtime
09:31
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