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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

Video Games for Kid: Pros and Cons November 21, 2019

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Video games can be used to help improve test scores, teach life and job skills, improve brain function, and encourage physical exercise.
Most video games are addictive by design and encourage a lot of sitting.
Because video game addiction can have a negative impact on social and physical health, parents should be aware of the symptoms.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged gaming, parenting, screen time, tweens, video games

Childproofing the Garage, Storage Areas, and Yard November 4, 2019

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Potential dangers are not just inside the house but in the surrounding storage and outdoor areas as well.
Tools, chemicals, fertilizers, and fuels are all hazards in the garage that should be safely stored away.
Outdoor areas are the leading cause of accidental drownings, major burns, and falls.

Posted in Child Safety, Parenting Articles & Tips | Tagged childproofing, parenting, parenting tips, safety

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