Article at a Glance A recent study shows that children who watch more TV are more likely to exhibit aggressive and antisocial behavior in early adulthood. Another study shows that changing the type of TV shows your children watch can … Continue reading
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Get Your Finger Out of Your Nose!
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- Some of the most common bad habits kids have are nail biting, nose picking, thumb sucking, teeth grinding, and hair twirling.
- Children generally outgrow these habits, and you don’t need to worry about them unless they are negatively impacting your child’s life.
- Be patient—each child is different, so you may need to try a few techniques for breaking the habit before you find one that works.
New Report Sheds Some Light on Bedwetting
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- Toilet training is a complicated process; even doctors don’t know for sure why children wet their beds and why they grow out of it.
- Children cannot control bedwetting; staying dry at night is a skill that your child will learn and adapt to as they mature.
- Bedwetting is often caused by things like hormonal imbalances, an overactive bladder, constipation, and genetics.
Autistic Children Five Times More Likely To Be Bullied
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- Around 46% of children with autism reported being bullied within the previous year.
- The characteristics of autism make these children easy targets.
- By increasing understanding and empathy in our children we can help protect those with special needs.
A Scientific Look at Helicopter Parenting
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- Helicopter parenting is when a parent is overly intrusive and controlling in the lives of their maturing children.
- Being involved with your child’s life is a very good thing, but being over involved can make it harder for young adults to transition to adulthood.
- Experts advise that allowing young adults to make their own decisions and resolve their own conflicts helps them develop important life skills.
Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Kids
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- Learning how to set and achieve goals builds self-esteem and healthy habits.
- Goals should be simple, measurable, and something your child can control.
- Make sure resolutions are something your child is personally interested in achieving.
Video Games: Pros and Cons
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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 popular video games are addictive by design.
• Because video games can have a negative impact on health and academic performance if a child becomes addicted, parents should be aware of the symptoms.
Bridging the Digital Gap
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• Technology is changing the way our children think and interact with others.
• Parents can better prepare their children for this digital society by keeping up with trends and setting healthy boundaries.
• Giving your children a cell phone can expose them to things like pornography, sexting, gambling, and online predators. Make sure they are prepared and take steps to protect them from dangers that they aren’t old enough to handle.
What is Self-Esteem and Does My Child Have It?
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• Children who have a healthy self-esteem are more optimistic and are better at handling challenges.
• Focusing on your children’s effort and not the outcome helps them keep challenges in perspective and set healthy goals.
• You can improve your child’s self-esteem by making your home a safe, loving place where healthy habits are formed.
• Develop a strong relationship with your children that will allow you to see if they are struggling with their self-esteem.
TV May Be Causing Your Preschooler’s Sleep Problems
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• Study shows that watching TV after 7:00 PM or watching violent TV shows can cause sleep problems in preschoolers.
• The best way to help your child sleep is with a calming, predictable nighttime ritual.
• Children who are overtired often have a harder time sleeping.
