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How and Why to Teach Kids Gratitude November 4, 2022

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Studies have found grateful people enjoy better health, improved sleep, healthier relationships, and more satisfaction.
Gratitude is not a product of our surroundings, but something we can control.
Teaching your children gratitude will help them do better in school and in life.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged behavior, gratitude, parenting

How Can I Get My Kids to Listen? May 24, 2021

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Good communication is about empathy and respect - on both sides.
If your kids seem to never listen, you may have trained this behavior.
Changing your communication behavior can re-train kids to listen the first time.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged attention, behavior, communication, conversation, early childhood, listening, parenting, praise, respect, tweens

A New Perspective on Raising Flourishing Teens May 6, 2021

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Parents who promote positive behaviors rather than focusing on bad behaviors have flourishing teens.
Most positive behaviors stem from four foundational skills; self-control, self-esteem, values, and empathy.
Through careful parenting choices, teens can learn the skills needed to make good decisions.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Teens | Tagged behavior, empathy, self-control, self-esteem, teens, values

Escape Artists: Keeping Curious Kids Safe September 5, 2019

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Giving toddlers the independence they want when they start walking can be difficult as they tend to run off.
Laying out guidelines and expectations can help you and your child navigate situations while still providing some freedom to explore.
Being aware of everyday household dangers and areas that are hazards for your child can help avoid disaster.

Posted in Child Behavior, Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips | Tagged behavior, curiousity, parenting, parenting tips, safety

How Can I Stop Yelling at My Kids? August 8, 2019

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Staying calm when you really just want to scream can be difficult but can be done.
Understanding your child's perspective and validating their feelings goes a long way in diffusing a situation.
Removing yourself from the situation or redirecting your child are great ways to keep screaming at bay.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips | Tagged behavior, behavioral problems, frustration, parenting, parenting tips

Child Bedwetting Alarms and Other Interventions June 25, 2019

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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.

Posted in Child Behavior, Medical Conditions, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged bedwetting, behavior, development, early childhood, parenting

Cooking for Picky Eaters June 12, 2019

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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.

Posted in Child Behavior, Healthy Living for Kids, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged behavior, eating, healthy eating

Child Bribes vs. Rewards March 14, 2019

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Bribes teach children that they will be rewarded for acting out.
Rewards provide a well thought through incentive for doing a good job.
Rewards should be used to develop positive habits instead of dependence on the reward.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged behavior, parenting, rewards

Dealing with a Defiant Toddler January 26, 2019

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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.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged Aggression, Anger, behavior, Defiance, parenting, stress, Timeout

How can I get my kids to stop whining? January 2, 2018

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Whining happens, but it shouldn't be the norm for your child.
Understanding why children whine can help you respond appropriately.
Setting clear boundaries around appropriate speech helps children understand what to do.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips | Tagged behavior, communication, listening, whining

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