This children’s hour is really for parents already and those soon to be

Any guess what most parents’ favorite topic is? Their kids, hands down.

Bearing this in mind, the Family Channel has designed “Parenting Hour,” which starts with American Baby, hosted by former “Hotel” star Heidi Bohay. This week, with “Having a Baby,” the show examines delivery methods. The show also takes a look at “True Labor Stories: Getting Through the First Week.” For parents of sons, the pros and cons of circumcision are explored.

“American Baby” is followed by the Kim Alexis-hosted Healthy Kids, looking at youngsters from the toddler stage on up. Stories this week include “First Aid: Scrapes, Cuts and Bleeding” in which the show’s resident pediatrician gives first-aid tips, demonstrating how to treat a small cut, how to apply pressure and how to assess the need for immediate action. “What to Tell the Babysitter” gives some helpful hints and “Childhood Obesity Myths” provides an overweight quiz and tips on how to teach children good eating habits. Fat babies, the show notes, are not necessarily healthy babies.

The Family Channel’s Sunday “Parenting Hour” features “American Baby,” 11-11:30 a.m., and “Healthy Kids,” 11:30 a.m.-noon. For parents.

MORE FAMILY SHOWS

While it may not be on during kids’ normal viewing time, set the VCR for the 1959 film version of The Diary of Anne Frank (Sunday 4-7:30 a.m. AMC), based on the Broadway hit about Jewish refugees hiding in World War II Amsterdam. The movie’s powerful story is enhanced by wonderful performances, including the Academy Award-winning one by Shelley Winters as shrill Mrs. Van Daan. The movie also took home Oscars for cinematography and art direction. For ages 8 and up.

The 1988 U.S. version of The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (Sunday 9-11 a.m. Showtime) brings Astrid Lindgren’s popular books to life. It’s easier to watch than the earlier foreign versions, where the voices never matched the lips. Features Eileen Brennan, Dennis Dugan, George DiCenzo, John Schuck and Dick Van Patten. For ages 4 to 12.

Friendship and love are the focus in “The Rescue” episode of The Legend of Prince Valiant (Friday 6-6:30 p.m. the Family Channel) in which imprisoned Valiant is not only reunited with his love Aleta, but is rescued by her and Rowanne. A coup for feminism, animated-style. For ages 2 to 11.

MTV again explores the rites of a student’s spring for its MTV Spring Break ’93 (Friday 4 p.m. through March 21 at 11:30 p.m.). In addition to regular programming, MTV will air original sping break specials, including “Daytona Beach Jam,” “Beauty & the Beach,” “Lip Service,” “Hawaiian Tropic Special” and for younger ‘tweens and teens, “Chillin’ With the Wiez,” with a youngster favorite, the phrase-coining Pauly Shore. For ages 12 and up .

Anyone with an imagination who has been wary of their neighbors will relate to the “The Tale of the Nightly Neighbors” episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark? (Saturday 9:30-10 p.m. Nickelodeon). Emma and DayDay Toll are highly suspicious of their weird neighbors, a family of three, who only venture out after dark and are always clothed in black. When they spot bandages on the necks of pale passersby, they become convinced that vampires reside next door. For ages 8 and up.