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The most effective discipline strategies for toddlers April 11, 2016

Article at a Glance There is no one perfect discipline method for all kids. Easier-to-manage toddlers show improved behavior when offered choices, compromise, and reasoning. Harder-to-manage toddlers show improved behavior when choices and reasoning are balanced with timeouts and lost privileges for non-compliance. Just like clothing, when it comes to disciplining your toddler, “one-size-fits-all” is … Continue reading “The most effective discipline strategies for toddlers”

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged behavior, discipline, parenting, toddlers

Helping our children succeed by allowing them to fail December 14, 2015

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When we are overprotective our children grow up without knowing how to handle setbacks and failure.
Self-esteem comes from learning how to handle tough problems and being able to recover after failing.
Children need to have responsibilities and be given the freedom to fail in order to feel real pride in their successes.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged middle childhood, parenting, teens

Planning an active vacation May 18, 2015

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Reduce distractions by unplugging from electronic devices.
Be brave and reach outside your comfort zone to try something new.
Be sure to make time for naps or a little rest to recharge everybody's batteries.
When planning your vacation look for things you can do in the area that are active, whether it is a walking tour of the city or a hike in the great outdoors.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged exercise, parenting, summer

Protecting our children from sexual abuse April 13, 2015

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Reduce your children’s risk by carefully evaluating and limiting (when possible) any time spent in isolated, one-on-one situations with other children, youth, and adults.
Educating your children about sexual abuse doesn't mean they won't ever become a victim, but it does offer an important line of defense.
Children who have been prepared will know how to respond to any threats and will feel more comfortable coming to talk to you.

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles | Tagged child abuse, early childhood, middle childhood, parenting, prevention, sexual abuse

National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 6, 2015

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One in six boys and one in four girls will experience some form of sexual abuse before the age of 18.
In about 90 percent of cases, children are abused by somebody who is known and trusted by the child and the child’s family.
Be sure to report to the authorities if you suspect child abuse, find child pornography, or if a child discloses abuse to you.

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles | Tagged child abuse, early childhood, middle childhood, parenting, prevention, sexual abuse

Learning how to drive starts now March 23, 2015

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At a very young age children are already learning driving habits from their parents’ examples.
Learning how to drive well is important—motor vehicle fatalities are the leading cause of death for 15 to 20 year olds.
Set a good example when driving and take time to teach your children about traffic laws.

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged driving, parenting, safety, teens, tweens

Spanking doesn’t work; here’s what does December 22, 2014

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Learning more effective and less risky forms of discipline ahead of time can help you avoid spanking.
Clearly establishing reasonable expectations and making it fun to be good can help prevent bad behavior.
Discipline works best when everybody is calm and thinking clearly: taking some time to calm down can help everybody clear their head.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged discipline, early childhood, motivation, parenting, rewards, spanking, tantrums, toddlers

Toddlers at the table: making holiday meals less stressful November 10, 2014

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Pack some healthy snacks to help ward off hunger and to distract picky kids.
Feel free to relax your vegetable and “clear your plate” rules.
Tag teaming with somebody else will help you find some time to enjoy your meal too.

Posted in Fall/Winter Tips, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged early childhood, holidays, parenting, toddlers

Is My Teen Using Drugs or Alcohol? September 29, 2014

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You can tell normal teen behavior from signs of substance abuse by looking for larger patterns and supporting evidence.
Many of the signs aren’t a sure sign of substance abuse, but they are behaviors that parents should monitor closely.
If you think your child is using drugs, educate yourself and look for additional help.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged alcohol, drugs, parenting, teens, tweens

Teaching Children How to Cope with Anxiety September 1, 2014

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Anxiety is a normal part of life, but becomes a problem if it persists or starts to interfere with day-to-day life.
Some types of anxiety are a normal part of child development.
Help your child learn how to cope with anxiety by allowing them to talk and teaching them relaxation techniques.

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

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