Hands-On Parenting is about giving parents advice that works for your kids from birth to age five. We seek out experts who not only know their "stuff", but who have also been in your shoes.

At HOP, we think parenting should be simple and fun. We hope you'll enjoy exploring this Hands-On Parenting web site and that you'll learn some practical solutions to parenting problems in the process.

Hands-On Parenting "TV Pilot"
Running Time: 20 min. 37 sec.

If you are interested in seeing the "Hands-On Parenting" television pilot, click here. Expert Peggy North-Jones talks with host Barb Hazelton and three moms as they debate the effectiveness of disciplinary tactics.

Topics include:

• Consistency in using discipline
• Quarrels among siblings
  
• Child NOT doing as he/she is told
  
• Child using "inappropriate" words
  
• Other subjects

Fostering Independence    NEW EPISODE!
Running Time: 8 min. 42 sec.

How you raise your children is very much influenced by how you were raised.

Lisa had a lot of responsibility as a child because her parents weren't around much, so she decided to do everything for her own kids so their childhood would be carefree.She wanted to do this, but now she feels she may be hurting rather than helping them.

Dr. Tim Jordan shows Lisa that there are other ways of showing love to children besides doing things for them. He offers some ideas to help raise successful, self-confident kids with high self esteem.

The Right Toys
Running Time: 9 min. 35 sec.
If you're confused on what toys are best for your kids, this video contains the answers. Expert Joanne Oppenheim is a toy expert with common sense ideas to help parents make smart purchases that may help develop smarter kids.

Magic of Music with Your Child
Running Time: 6 min. 30 sec.
This video explains why music is a powerful tool in your child's development. Expert Sharlene Habermeyer discusses the "Mozart Effect", and suggests lessons, products, and CD's that are worth your money.

Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child
Running Time: 7 min. 17 sec.
A prime focus of parents today is to raise children who are solid and emotionally balanced. Expert Sharlene Habermeyer has some concrete practices that you can implement in your household to develop life patterns of open communication with your kids.