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My child is in a confidence slump. What is going on? January 27, 2022

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Understanding childhood milestones will help identify why your child is in a confidence slump.
It may be difficult to reach your teen who struggles, but it is not impossible.
Provide opportunities and teaching moments to help build confidence.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged confidence, kids, middle childhood, parenting, self-esteem, teens, tweens

My child has ADHD. How can I make homework easier? October 12, 2021

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ADHD means kids learn differently, so different strategies are needed.
Counter-intuitive moves like more breaks, wearing headphones, or racing can help.
Play to your child’s strengths and be flexible within a consistent framework.

Posted in Child Behavior, Infants, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged adhd, first time mom, parenting, school, study strategy, teens

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

Why do good parents leave their children in hot cars? May 3, 2021

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Leaving your baby in the car on a hot day for even a few minutes is enough to cause heatstroke.
Parents are more likely to forget their children when their habit memory system suppresses their prospective memory system.
Don't assume you are immune to mistakes, set in place a reminder for when your child is in the car with you.

Posted in Child Safety, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged car seat safety, car seats, carseat, hot cars, parenting, safety, summer, summertime

Resilience Series Part 6: Self-Care April 1, 2021

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Self-care is just as important for children and teens as it is for adults.
Encouraging children to be more mindful of their physical and emotional needs helps them recognize how things affect them.
Teaching children to practice self-care helps builds resiliency, a skill that can be strengthened through practice.

Posted in Child Behavior, Covid 19, Healthy Living for Kids, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged adaptability, exercise, healthy eating, healthy living, mental health, parenting, physical activity, resiliency, self-care, self-esteem, sleep, stability, stress, trauma, unpredictable

Resilience Series Part 4: Goal Setting March 12, 2021

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Setting realistic and attainable goals will help your children become successful throughout their lives.
Goal setting helps give children and teens a sense of control over situations, especially during stressful, unpredictable times.
Attaining goals helps builds resiliency, a skill that can be strengthened through practice.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged accomplishment, goal setting, goals, helplessness, parenting, predictable, resiliency, resilient, stress, unpredictable

Resilience Series Part 3: Maintain a Routine February 23, 2021

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Establishing and maintaining a routine is one of the best ways to foster a sense of stability and combat feelings of helplessness.
Modeling flexibility, especially in times where the only predictable thing is unpredictability is just as important as having a routine.
Resilience is a skill, and like any skill, it can be strengthened through practice.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged adulthood, flexibility, helplessness, parenting, predictable, resiliency, stability, stress, trauma, unpredictable

Resilience Series Part 2: Keep Things in Perspective February 4, 2021

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Keeping a broader perspective in mind can help children and teens persevere through hard times.
Sharing different examples or experiences or can bring hope for the future.
Resilience is a skill, and like any skill, it can be strengthened through practice.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged adulthood, anxiety, kids, pandemic, parenting, perspective, resilience, stress, trauma

Resilience Series Part 1: Letting It Go January 7, 2021

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Teaching children and teens to evaluate situations will help alleviate stress and build resilience.
Being proactive and discussing potential sources of anxiety can help in future decision making.
Resilience is a skill, and like any skill, it can be strengthened through practice.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Teens | Tagged adulthood, anxiety, change, depression, disappointment, kids, parenting, parenting tips, resilient, skills, stress, teens, trauma

Talking About School: Getting Your Child To Open Up October 15, 2020

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Asking your children open-ended questions encourages a more detailed response.
Some children need a little time after they get home from school to open up.
Be respectful of your children’s feelings and don’t try to solve their problems for them.

Posted in Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged communication, middle childhood, parenting, school, teens, tweens

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