Coming up this week on "Family Matters"
Your Family's Health -- sponsored by Fairview Hospital

Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions and continues to rise. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention considers obesity to be one of the greatest health concerns in the United States alone with more and more children being diagnosed, some as young as age 2, with previously grown-up, obesity-related conditions such as high cholesterol and Type ll diabetes. We'll tell you about a unique approach to fighting the battle of the bulge in our kids.

The 21st century mother is expected to wear many hats and expertly learn many skills to effectively raise her children and run a household. For many of us, that’s in addition to dividing our time and talent between the homefront and the workforce. So how can a mother successfully manage both? Christine Martinello, author of "The Momager Guide: Empowering Moms to leave a Loving Legacy" give us advice on everything from building a strong family team to balancing one’s life.

School Notes -- sponsored by Lawrence School
The second half of the school year is just about here. Is your child bored, troubled or feeling overwhelmed this school year? Our guest this week can help, Evelyn Porreca Vuko, is the author of the Teacher Says column in The Washington Post's Style section, a veteran educator she'll discuss some of her top foolproof ways to help your child thrive in school.

Family Pocketbook
What if we told you that the average household can save as much as $6,000 a year with no extra work and no change in life style? We'll talk with Rick Doble, creator of Savvy-discounts.com. He'll share tips on how to shop smarter, not harder. Plus, how everyone can live very well but free themselves from the burden of debt and then set themselves free to do the things they really want, like take a vacation, retire early, buy a house or start a business.

Question of the Week: How do you save money?