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Fuller House is coming to Netflix. Here are 6 parenting lessons from Full House that really matt
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"Fuller House" will be a lot like the original. Here are 6 parenting lessons to take from the show. - photo by Herb Scribner
Parents everywhere are about to get a whole new batch of parenting lessons.

On Feb. 26, Fuller House sequel to the 90s hit Full House will debut on Netflix, bringing viewers back to the comical lives of the Tanner family. This time, though, its once childhood sweetheart DJ Tanner (Candace Cameron Bure) at the head of the table, spending her time as a single mom of three after her husband passes away.

And after times get tough for our pal DJ, and after a small family reunion, her young sister Stephanie Tanner (Jodie Sweetin) and quirky best friend Kimmy Gibler (Andrea Barber) move in with her, setting the stage of a sight all too familiar to Full House fans three adults, three children and a whole lot of comedy.

Viewers can expect a lot of the similar hijinks from the original. Reviews so far have highlighted how Fuller House is as much of a sequel to the original as it is a remake, relying even on old jokes and storylines to draw in todays viewers. Some have used this fact to criticize the new show, saying its too much like the original and that it wont resonate with modern children.

Like the original, though, Fuller House harkens on its core family values, making it a worthwhile watch for families.

When it comes down to it, both 'Full House' and 'Fuller House' have the same message at their core: It's all about family because that's where the heart truly lies, one reviewer wrote.

The new show will be a welcomed return to family TV, too, according to Rompers Jen McGuire. At a time when TV has become all the more edgy like how The Muppets, traditionally a show for children, has become peppered with profanity and promiscuity Fuller House will bring back TV that parents can use as a way to teach their children important lessons.

McGuire said shes sure the show will touch on some mature themes DJs time as a widow, how her friend Kimmy Gibler is a single mom, for starters but still will relate back to real-world family issues.

And at the end of the day, isn't that what parents should try to do sometimes use television as a gateway to help their kids actually talk to them? Good on ya, Fuller House, McGuire wrote.

We definitely saw this with the original show with Danny Tanner (Bob Saget) teaching his children life lessons that parents could apply to their own family. Heres a look at six parenting moments from the original that will help get Fuller House fans psyched for the new show.

Youll always have family

In the shows pilot episode, DJ got upset with her father and family after she had to switch rooms. She threatened to sell her clothes in a garage sale. When her father asked her about the issue, DJ confessed she was upset she had lost her room and her mother all in such a short time. But Mr. Tanner reminded his daughter that no matter what happens, shell always have family.

Driving lessons are never easy

All parents know teaching your child how to drive can be a whirlwind of tomfoolery. And so it was for Danny Tanner when DJ turned 16 and got her learners permit. DJ was eager to play the radio and learn to drive, while Danny was a little cautious with teaching his daughter. The lesson? Understand that teaching a child to drive is no easy feat.

School is important

It was the beginning of a new school year, but Stephanie didnt want to go because she was afraid of not having any friends. But Danny, with the help of his friend Joey and brother-in-law Jesse, tried to convince Stephanie about the importance of education.

Recent research has found that parents can be more influential in a childs learning ability than school itself. Using data from the National Education Longitudinal Study, researchers found that students excel in school when they have a vibrant family life, one in which parents are involved in their homework and constantly asks about school.

"The effort that parents are putting in at home in terms of checking homework, reinforcing the importance of school, and stressing the importance of academic achievement is ultimately very important to their children's academic achievement," Dr. Toby Parcel, co-author of the study, told Education Week.

Be weird

Danny Tanner never failed to show his quirky side. It didnt matter who was looking. Hed dance like a fool and laugh about it.

That may have benefited his children, as would benefit American children, too.

Its not surprising that dancing is one of the most embarrassing things parents can do to their children. A study in 2015 of 2,000 parents found that children feel most embarrassed when their parents dance in front of people in public. They also found public displays of affection with their spouse embarrassed their youngsters.

But these could be good things for children. After all, public displays of affection shared between parents can actually make children have better childhoods since those parents are likely to be happier. Maybe that applies to dancing, too.

Be a kid

Sometimes during the run of Full House, Danny Tanner executed some authoritative parenting. In this one instance, DJ had slacked off with some homework after spending too much time at work or at the mall. So Danny took a hard stance, telling DJ to leave her job and avoid the mall until she brought up her grades.

DJ contests that she struggled to find the balance between being a child and still holding a job. Danny tells DJ its still OK to be a child, as long as youre also responsible.

This, for the most part, fits in with what experts recommend for parents let children be children. As writer and mother Candidly Kim wrote for The Huffington Post, parents shouldnt concern themselves too much with their parenting style or their need to be accepted by other parents. Rather, parents should let their children grow up like children, allowing them to experience a fuller and more vibrant childhood.

Parents want to hear that they're doing a good job, especially from other parents. Again, there is this massive push to always be perceived as this great parent but let's think about it, some of the great men and women we know were not the best kid growing up, Kim wrote for HuffPost. Let children be children!!! Let's not rob them of their childhood by wanting them to be mini statues. They are humans just like us (in case you needed a reminder).

Family always sticks it out together

Leave it to the final scene to have a powerful message.

As Full House watchers will remember, one of the shows closing storylines included Tanners daughter Michelle falling off a horse and losing her memory. In the final episode, though, Michelle suddenly remembers everything and asks how the family dealt with it.

We stuck it out and got through it, Uncle Jesse says.

"Just like we always do, Joey adds.

Danny smiles and says, "Just like we always will."

Theres nothing more family than that.
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How to avoid 'sharenting' and other paparazzi parenting habits
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A recent study revealed parents often spend up to two hours staging a single photo of his or her child to post online. - photo by Amy Iverson
Before having kids, some people just dont appreciate their friends baby posts. But after having a child of their own, three fourths of new parents jump right on the parental social media bandwagon. If you have become a member of this group, there are some rules to follow for posting responsibly.

Much of a parents worry is how to teach their children to use social media responsibly. We talk with our kids about privacy, oversharing, and setting restrictions on their devices to keep them safe. But parents themselves need to look in the digital mirror once in a while. Before having children, it doesnt take as much effort to think about what to post online. Its up to us to decide what we share about our own lives. But once you become a parent, there are many questions to think about regarding what is appropriate to post about your kids on social media.

In a recent survey, kids clothing subscription company Mac and Mia surveyed 2000 new parents to find out how they are documenting their kids lives on social media, and what concerns they may have.

First of all, people without children seem to feel a bit differently about the onslaught of baby pictures online than those who are parents. 18 percent of people say before they had kids, they were annoyed by their friends baby posts. But after having children of their own, 73 percent admit they post progress pictures of their little ones every single month.

Not only are new parents letting the world know each time their baby is a month older, but they are posting about their kids every few days or so. Men and women report they post 6-7 times per month about their baby.

And while 70 percent of new parents say the benefit of using social media is how easy it is to help family and friends feel involved, there are some downsides. Here are a few tips to avoid the pitfall of becoming paparazzi parents.

Dont miss the moment

In the Mac and Mia survey, some parents admitted to spending up to two hours to get the perfect shot of their baby. That seems a little extreme. New and old parents alike should be careful about spending so much time taking pictures and videos that they dont enjoy the moment. Years ago, I decided to never live an experience through my phone. A study by Linda Henkel, a psychology professor at Fairfield University in Connecticut, found that when people took pictures of objects in an art museum, they didnt remember the objects as well as if they simply observed them.

This photo-taking impairment effect can happen to parents as well. If we are so consumed by getting the perfect photo, we can miss out on the moment all together, and our memory of it will suffer.

Dont forget about privacy

60 percent of couples say they have discussed rules and boundaries for posting their babys photos, according to the Mac and Mia survey. Even so, men are 34 percent more likely to publish baby posts on public accounts. If parents are concerned about their childrens privacy, keeping photos off of public accounts is a given.

In the Washington Post, Stacey Steinberg, a legal skills professor at the University of Florida, and Bahareh Keith, a Portland pediatrician, wrote that sharing too much information about kids online puts them at risk. They write that all that sharenting can make it easier for data thieves to target out kids for identity theft. Check that your privacy settings are where they should be and never share identifying information like full names and birth dates.

Dont be paparazzi parents

36 percent of parents say they take issue when their childs photo is posted online by someone else. Responsible social media users will always ask permission before posting a photo of another child. But parents should also think about whether their own children will take issue with their own posted photos a few years down the road.

When parents are constantly snapping pictures and throwing them on social media, it can be easy to forget to pause and make sure the post is appropriate. I always use the billboard example with my kids. I ask them to picture whatever they are posting going up on a billboard in our neighborhood. If they are okay with that, then their post is probably fine. Parents should ask themselves this same question when posting about their children. But they should also ask themselves if their child would be OK with this post on a billboard in 15 years. If it would cause embarrassment or humiliation, it might be best to keep it private.

Once children reach an appropriate age, parents should include them in the process of deciding what pictures are OK to post. Researchers at the University of Michigan surveyed 10- to 17-year-olds and found children believe their parents should ask permission more than parents think they should. The kids in the survey said sharing happy family moments, or accomplishments in sports, school and hobbies is fine. But when the post is negative (like when a child is disciplined) or embarrassing (think naked baby pictures or messy hair), kids say to keep it off social media.
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