giggle on TV20 - Family Spotlight

Halloween is an alluring holiday for children who love the idea of dressing up and getting candy. But the holiday has its dark side. So, how do parents keep their kids from ending up with nightmares? That was the focus of the Family Spotlight with Nicole Irving of Giggle magazine, during the 5:30 Live newscast with David Snyder.

Coaxing children to eat a nutritious lunch at school can be a pretty tall order for parents. Nicole Irving of Giggle Magazine shows David Snyder some suggestions for home-packed lunch menus that can keep kids eating healthy, during The Family Spotlight on "5:30 Live."

With 16% of American teenagers classified as obese, physical fitness is a major concern for parents. It may be tougher to convince kids to exercise when school starts and schedules get more rigid. To work around that, Nicole Irving from giggle magazine offered some ideas during TV 20's Family Spotlight during our 5:30 Live newscast.

Time's running out on summer vacation for schoolkids. with only a short time left before school starts, giggle magazine's Nicole Irving shares some quick-hitting getaway suggestions on the Family Spotlight, during TV 20's 5:30 Live newscast.

These are the dog days of summer for schoolkids looking for something to do and for parents who may be running out of ideas. On our Family Spotlight on July 23, 2009, Nicole Irving of giggle magazine showed us several suggestions for easy to make crafts.

Now that the school year is under way, parents may notice their children forming some bad habits. In particular, one bad habit may be that children don't get a full night's rest. Getting their children to get the proper amount of sleep can be a battle for some families. Nicole Irving of Giggle Magazine offered suggestions in the Family Spotlight interview during the 5:30 Live newscast.

The school year ends in June... but this is the time for families to think about summer. One summertime ritual for many kids...is summer camp. But is it for everyone? For those who plan to go, the choices are endless.

In the Family Spotlight, Nicole Irving of Giggle Magazine (gigglemag.com) explains to TV 20's David Snyder how to pick the right summer camp for your children, and how to make sure they kids will be safe.

With a majority of people getting a refund on their federal Income Tax, there may be a "teaching moment" for parents with their children. In the Family Spotlight, Nicole Irving of giggle magazine shares insights with TV20's David Snyder about how to involve the entire family in this fiscal decision-making process.

Families may be downsizing their holiday celebrations this year, thanks to the economy. But there can be an upside to this. Nicole Irving from Giggle Magazine shares insights with David Snyder on the Family Spotlight, during the 5:30 Live newscast.