Parenting Articles & Tips

Benefits of Accepting Negative Emotions January 25, 2024

Negative emotions are an unpleasant and unavoidable part of life. These feelings often stem from the difference between expectations and reality. When negative emotions creep in during holidays, birthdays, and other events where people are expected to feel only positive emotions, anxiety and distress can become enhanced. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. … Continue reading “Benefits of Accepting Negative Emotions”

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged childhood, negative emotions, parenting, parenting tips

Benefits of Enforcing Delayed Gratification with Your Child December 4, 2023

Instant gratification can lead to addiction and depression over time.
Delayed gratification sets up your children for future success.
Children struggle with delaying gratification; parents need to teach them.
Encourage goal setting, patience, and good decision-making with your child.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged childhood, parenting, parenting tips

Supporting Your Expectant Spouse November 29, 2023

Having a supportive partner can help reduce anxiety and depression levels in pregnant women.
Attending as many prenatal appointments as possible shows your spouse that you’re an equal partner in the pregnancy.
One of the most important ways to maintain a healthy relationship during pregnancy is by emphasizing and prioritizing open communication.
Every pregnancy is different, so it’s important to be flexible and adaptable in your approach to supporting your expecting partner.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged childhood, infants, parenting, parenting tips

Empowering Independent Toddlers September 14, 2023

The right time to potty train is dependent on physical, developmental, and emotional milestones and cues as well as your family’s current situation.
It's important to remember that children are all different and their potty training needs can be different, even from sibling-to-sibling.
It's not necessary for your chlid to show every "green light," but if you are seeing signals, it may be time to start considering the process.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged advice, bathroom, child behavior, childhood, children, first time mom, first time parent, parenting, parenting advice, parenting tips, potty training, toddler

Help! I Think My Child Is Addicted to Screens. May 3, 2023

Screen addiction can manifest in many ways and have adverse effects on children.
Setting up healthy boundaries can help in weaning children off their devices.
Understanding screen addiction and communicating the potential risks to children can help reduce device usage and empower children to choose other activities.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged addiction, advice, cell phones, child behavior, childhood, children, devices, ipads, kindles, parenting, parenting advice, parenting tips, screen addiction, screen time, screens, technology

What are developmental milestones, and can I help my child reach them? April 21, 2023

General guidelines may help identify areas of concern in a child’s development.
There are many ways in which parents can help their children reach developmental milestones.
Resources and assessments are available to help parents gauge their child’s development.

Posted in Infants, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged children, crawling, development, developmental milestones, early intervention, fine motor skills, growth, health, infants, milestones, parenting, rolling over, social skills, talking, walking

When should my toddler have their first dental visit? April 13, 2023

Dental care may begin as early as a child's first birthday.
The differences between a general dentist and a pediatric dentist.
Early visits help prevent dental issues in the future.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged childhood, dentist, infants, oral care, oral hygiene, parenting, parenting tips, pediatric dentist

Have I raised a tiny tyrant? April 4, 2023

Highly spoiled children are often entitled, impatient, and lack empathy toward others.
Spoiling a child is common with first-time parents and usually done with good intentions.
It's never too late to turn things around and teach gratitude, patience, and thoughtfulness.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged childhood, compassion, empathy, entitled, gratitude, parenting, parenting tips, patience, privlege, spoiled children, spoiled kids, thoughtful

10 Skill-building Craft Ideas for Preschoolers and Toddlers March 10, 2023

Crafts can benefit toddlers and preschoolers by helping with motor skill development.
There are many fun and easy crafts ideas to explore.
Engaging with your toddler while crafting can help with their vocabulary.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged art, crafts, parenting, preschoolers

Adjusting Baby’s Sleep Schedule for Daylight Savings March 6, 2023

Plan ahead for a smooth transition.
Let light (and lack of light) help you.
Gradual adjustments are easier for everyone.

Posted in Fall/Winter Tips, Infants, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged baby, bedtime, daylight savings, fall back, naptime, newborn, sleep, spring forward, time change, toddler

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