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The Parent Report With Doug Cope
by WBZ-AM
Doug Cope is a reporter/anchor at WBZ, and host of the daily feature “The Parent Report”, which reports on issues involving children and parenting. 642427
Episodes
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Kid's Debt
WBZ's Doug Cope has a report from CBS and CreditCards.com author Ted Rossman that outlines 9 in 10 parents would bail their kids out of debt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Car Seat Expiration Dates
WBZ's Doug Cope reports on something you may not be aware of....expiration dates for car seats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Library Fines
WBZ's Doug Cope reports on "The Great Read Away" which allows LA County Library cardholders age 21 and under to get rid of library fines by reading them away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Foster Grandparents
WBZ's Doug Cope reports on a program called "Foster Grandparents", which allows senior citizens in communities to donate their time to younger generations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Doctor Visit Anxiety
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Sarah Clark at the University of Michigan about how kids between the ages of 2 and 5 are afraid of going to the doctor's office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Addicted To Videogames
WBZ's Doug Cope has a report from ABC Medical Contributor Jennifer Ashton about gaming disorders and addictive behavior disorders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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School Bus Safety
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Deborah Hersman, President of the National Safety Council, about how many drivers still fail to stop for school buses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Spanking
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Dr. Robert Sege at the American Academy of Pediatrics about how spanking is not very effective at all to instill good behavior in kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Anchor It
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Patty Davis with the Consumer Products Safety Commission who says nearly 40 kids are injured every day by tumbling furniture or televisions that aren't anchored. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Gratitude
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Wall Street Journal Contributor Jennifer Wallace who says demonstrating a little gratitude can have big benefits on your health and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Sleep Coach
WBZ's Doug Cope reports on "Mommywise" and discusses Founder Natalie Nevares' mission to end sleep deprivation for parents and babies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Parents Who Party
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Sarah Clark, co-director of the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, about results that showed 24% of parents were not likely to make plans for limiting alcohol intake during a party or plan for day-after childcare. See...
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Rear View Cameras
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Greg Gulbransen, father of a 2-year-old who lost his life due to poor vision at the back of a vehicle, about his fight for legislation requiring backup cameras in all vehicles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Concussion Update
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Dr. Matt Breiding with the CDC about how the government is recommending against routine x-rays and blood tests in the diagnosis of concussions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Your Child's Eyes
WBZ's Doug Cope has a report from Dr. Tamiesha Frempong, an ophthalmologist at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital, about signs parents should be looking for when it comes to their child's eyesight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Screen Time
WBZ's Doug Cope has a report from CBS Medical Consultant Doctor Tara Narula about how much time young kids should be spending watching TV, interacting on iPads or using other electronic devices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cybercrime
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Will Geddes, author of "Parent Alert: How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online", about getting involved in your child's online world to keep them safe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Letters Of Love
WBZ's Doug Cope reports on a 7th-grade language arts teacher, Justin Parmenter, who eases his student's anxiety with a program called "Letters of Love". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cyberbullying
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Simone Robers from the non-profit research group CNA about the increase in cyberbullying, especially among girls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bulletproof Backpacks
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Randi Weingarten at the American Federation of teachers about the unfortunate fact that guns are out there and parents will do what they have to protect their kids from school shootings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with author Adam Gidwitz about how he used Grimm's Fairytales to keep kids in his classroom quiet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sit With Us
WBZ's Doug Cope has a report on a new app designed to fight bullying and promote kindness and inclusion in middle schools and high schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dangerous Doses
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Morag Mackay at Safe Kids Worldwide about how parents may think kids can't get into medicine bottles they have around the house, but they can. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Baseball Pitching
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Dr. James Onate from the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center about how they're seeing shoulder-elbow injuries caused by baseball pitching at a younger age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Name Game
WBZ's Doug Cope reports on the top baby names for 2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Medicine Bottle Safety
WBZ's Doug Cope reports on the dangers of those "child proof" medicine bottles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Smoking In Cars
WBZ's Doug Cope reports on the dangers of second-hand smoke and what some Girl Scouts in Aurora, Colorado are doing about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Safe Kids Incorporated
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Adam Coughran, President of Safe Kids Inc., about their H.E.R.O. safety strategies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ABC's Of Parenting
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with author Deborah Copaken about her book, "The ABCs of Parenthood: An Alphabet of Parenting Advice." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Water Safety
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Debbie Hesse of the USA Swimming Foundation about the importance of teaching your child how to swim at an early age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Summer And Teens
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Psychologist and CBS Contributor Lisa Damour about the importance of keeping kids busy during the summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kids In Hot Cars
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Jeanette Farnell, President and Founder of kidsandcars.org, about the possibility of any parent leaving their child accidentally in a car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dog Names
WBZ's Doug Cope reveals today's top names for dogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Emergency Care
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Dr. Donald Plumley about a new survey from Orlando Health that states 90% of Americans think parents should be able to stay with their children during a life-threatening injury or condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Product Recalls
WBZ's Doug Cope outlines some recent product recalls you should be aware of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fish For Dinner
WBZ's Doug Cope reveals results from a University of Pennsylvania study that says kids who eat fish once a week sleep better and have higher IQ's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Untreated Vision Problems
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Optometrist Dr. Saysha Blazier about how kids should have comprehensive eye exams beyond the regular school and pediatrician's office check. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Window Blind Cords
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Doctor Gary Smith at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and Ann Marie Buerkle with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, about how dangerous those window blind cords still are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Grown Kids And Finances
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Matt Schulz from CreditCards.com about how parents of adult children today are still helping them with their finances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Close Friendships
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Rachel Narr at the University of Virginia who lead a study of 169 adolescents over 10 years and says close friendships at age 15 could mean less anxiety, depression, and more self-worth down the road at age 25. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Family Care
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Tim Sullivan at Caring.com about the challenges today's parents face when adding their parents to the care list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Second Hand Smoke
WBZ's Doug Cope reports on the dangers of second hand smoke and what some Girl Scouts in Aurora, Colorado are doing about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Child Obesity
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Dr. Michelle Wong at Johns Hopkins University who says that walk or play can be a big benefit in combating one of the biggest health challenges facing kids today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kids Cellphone Study
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Doctor Elizabeth Englander, a psychology professor at Bridgewater State University, about how the percentage of kids who own cell phones at a very young age has grown enormously over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Good Child Care
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Sarah Clark, poll director with C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, about what parents look for when picking a childcare center or in-home child care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Vitamin D
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Dr. Jonathan Maguire at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto about whether Vitamin D has the power to ward off colds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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iGen
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with author and psychologist Jean Twenge about how digital devices are having dramatic effects on the development of young people and how today's super-connected kids are growing up less prepared for adulthood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cotton Swab Dangers
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Dr. Kris Jatana about a new study that urges caution when cleaning kids' ears with cotton swabs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Top Baby Names
WBZ's Doug Cope reveals today's top baby names from Babble.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Opioid Exposure
WBZ's Doug Cope speaks with Doctor Marcel Casavant at Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio about a study that shows poison control centers across the country get one call every 45 minutes for kids exposed to prescription opioids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Doug Cope is a reporter/anchor at WBZ, and host of the daily feature “The Parent Report”, which reports on issues involving children and parenting. 642427
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