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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

What’s Happening to My Tween November 25, 2019

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The brain and body changes we associate with the teen years are already beginning at ages 8 through twelve.
Questions about sexuality, drugs, and body image are on your child’s mind earlier than you may expect.
As kids develop more autonomy, we need new, less direct, strategies to communicate.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged parenting, puberty, teens, tweens

Freshman Mistakes: Guiding your freshman to a successful first year June 27, 2019

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The most common freshman problems are homesickness and stress.
Prepare your student several months before first term by letting them test life-skills from the safety of home and by investigating resources in advance.
Keep communication open by being an open-minded sounding board for their problems.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, School, Teens | Tagged college, college readiness, teens

Teaching teens to connect without screens June 17, 2019

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Because screen use is an integral part of work, school, and personal time, learning a healthy balance in the pre-teen and teen years is important.
The rise of screens and social media has impacted how our kids' generation makes and maintains relationships.
Helping your teens learn to connect without screens requires both creativity and clear expectations.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, School | Tagged college readiness, screen time, social media, teens

Building Emotional and Mental Maturity June 11, 2019

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Building self-esteem begins in infancy but it's never too late to start helping kids feel capable.
Responsibility and accountability can be taught by insisting kids contribute at their development level.
Kids learn best how to be young adults by being given repeated chances to try, fail, and succeed in their home environment.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, School, Teens | Tagged college readiness, emotions, teens

Is my teen ready for college? June 5, 2019

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Teens today are more academically but less emotionally prepared than previous generations.
Emotional maturity and preparation is a vital component for first-year college success.
Without preparation and support, freshman can find themselves isolated and overwhelmed.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, School, Teens | Tagged college readiness, life skills, teens

Raising Bully-Proofed Kids March 12, 2019

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Victims of bullying can suffer from health and mental health problems like headaches, sleeping problems, depression, anxiety, and even thoughts of suicide.
Those who are most likely to be bullied include children with an autism spectrum disorder, a food allergy, or who are perceived as different or weaker than their peers.
Parents can help their children by teaching them how to avoid becoming a target, how to stick up for themselves and others, and how to develop a strong sense of self.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged bully, bullying, middle childhood, parenting, school, teens, tweens

My Teen is Having Suicidal Thoughts – What Do I Do? February 22, 2019

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Suicide isn’t usually caused by a single factor, but many.
Abuse, life changes, and social pressure are all risk factors even for healthy kids.
Many signs of depression are easy to write off as moodiness.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged depression, suicide prevention, teens, tweens

Teen Suicide: Recognizing the Warning Signs February 17, 2019

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Suicide isn’t usually caused by a single factor, but many.
Abuse, life changes, and social pressure are all risk factors even for healthy kids.
Many signs of depression are easy to write off as moodiness.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged depression, suicide prevention, teens, tweens

Teen Suicide: Risks and Realities February 6, 2019

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Suicide isn’t usually caused by a single factor, but many.
Abuse, life changes, and social pressure are all risk factors even for healthy kids.
Many signs of depression are easy to write off as moodiness.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged depression, suicide prevention, teens, tweens

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