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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

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

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

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