Parents and Tech: Is Your Phone Hurting Your Kids?
July 1, 2019
Article at a Glance
- Developmental progress in infancy and childhood is heavily reliant on parent-child interactions.
- Excessive smartphone use by parents can lead to distress in young children and discourage them from exploring their surroundings.
- Children can act out when they feel as though they're competing with technology for their parents' attention.
Child Bedwetting Alarms and Other Interventions
June 25, 2019
Article at a Glance
- Some longstanding parental strategies for correcting bedwetting simply do not work.
- The "wait-and-see" approach can leave serious conditions undiagnosed.
- Bedwetting that suddenly occurs after potty training may signal underlying conditions.
Teaching teens to connect without screens
June 17, 2019
Article at-a-glance:
- Because screen use is an integral part of work, school, and personal time, learning a healthy balance in the pre-teen and teen years is important.
- The rise of screens and social media has impacted how our kids' generation makes and maintains relationships.
- Helping your teens learn to connect without screens requires both creativity and clear expectations.
Cooking for Picky Eaters
June 12, 2019
Article at a Glance
- Selective eaters are likely lacking many of the vitamins and minerals needed for good health.
- Being creative with food choices and presentation can entice your picky eater to try something new.
- With time, patience, and repeated opportunities to try new foods, picky eating may go by the wayside.
Building Emotional and Mental Maturity
June 11, 2019
Article at-a-glance
- Building self-esteem begins in infancy but it's never too late to start helping kids feel capable.
- Responsibility and accountability can be taught by insisting kids contribute at their development level.
- Kids learn best how to be young adults by being given repeated chances to try, fail, and succeed in their home environment.
Bringing Home Your Second Baby
April 23, 2019
Article at a Glance
- How you introduce a new baby will vary widely based on your older child's age.
- Including your older child in age-appropriate ways is an important—and fun—way to ensure a smoother transition.
- Be patient with your child and with yourself— and brace for some regression, acting out, and strange questions.
TV May Be Causing Your Preschooler’s Sleep Problems
April 3, 2019
Article at a Glance
- When and how your kids watch TV and screens may be as important as how much they watch.
- School age kids with access to screens at bedtime score lower on quality of life assessments.
- Simple family routine hacks might help your entire family get more, and better, sleep.
Raising Bully-Proofed Kids
March 12, 2019
Article at a Glance
- Victims of bullying can suffer from health and mental health problems like headaches, sleeping problems, depression, anxiety, and even thoughts of suicide.
- Those who are most likely to be bullied include children with an autism spectrum disorder, a food allergy, or who are perceived as different or weaker than their peers.
- Parents can help their children by teaching them how to avoid becoming a target, how to stick up for themselves and others, and how to develop a strong sense of self.
Dealing with a Defiant Toddler
January 26, 2019
Article at a glance:
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder is one of a group of externalizing disorders which include maladaptive behaviors.
- It is normal for children to become oppositional at certain ages.
- If you are struggling with a child who is aggressive, argumentative, or defiant, there are things you can do to improve the situation.
How can I talk to my kids about lying?
May 9, 2018
- Strategies for dealing with lying should differ by age group
- Books can be a great way to address honesty with children
- Communication and honesty from parents is key
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