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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

AAP Encourages Parents To Read To Their Children From Infancy September 22, 2014

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New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages pediatricians to advise parents on the importance of reading to their children.
Studies show that reading together is vital to fostering healthy brain development and helps prepare children for later academic and career success.
Books help create a nurturing parent-child relationship where children can develop important cognitive, language, and social-emotional skills.

Posted in Infants, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged development, early childhood, infants, reading

Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese September 15, 2014

A wonderful mac and cheese recipe that kids love. Plus it comes packed with extra veggies! It calls for summer or yellow squash, but you can also use butternut squash in the winter. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups elbow noodles 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup summer squash puree 1 tablespoon … Continue reading “Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese”

Posted in Healthy Recipes | Tagged clean eating, cooking, recipes

Dieting at a Young Age Can Lead to Obesity, Alcohol Abuse, and Eating Disorders September 8, 2014

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The younger a girl starts to diet, the more likely she is to have an eating disorder, to be obese or overweight, or to have problems with alcohol abuse.
Parents should avoid using diets as a way to help their children manage their weight.
Parents should instead focus on helping their daughters foster a positive body image and teaching them how to make healthy choices.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles | Tagged alcohol, clean eating, middle childhood, obesity, teens, tweens, weight management

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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