Benefits of Enforcing Delayed Gratification with Your Child
December 4, 2023
- Instant gratification can lead to addiction and depression over time.
- Delayed gratification sets up your children for future success.
- Children struggle with delaying gratification; parents need to teach them.
- Encourage goal setting, patience, and good decision-making with your child.
Empowering Independent Toddlers
September 14, 2023
- The right time to potty train is dependent on physical, developmental, and emotional milestones and cues as well as your family’s current situation.
- It's important to remember that children are all different and their potty training needs can be different, even from sibling-to-sibling.
- It's not necessary for your chlid to show every "green light," but if you are seeing signals, it may be time to start considering the process.
Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles
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Tagged advice, bathroom, child behavior, childhood, children, first time mom, first time parent, parenting, parenting advice, parenting tips, potty training, toddler
Talking to Kids and Teens About Suicide
July 18, 2022
Article at a Glance
- One of the best ways to prevent suicide is to talk about it.
- Listening is a powerful tool to help kids sort and manage their emotions.
- If you see signs of suicidal thoughts, seek professional help123.
What does autism look like?
April 15, 2022
Article at a Glance
- Autism is a neurological disorder that has gained increased attention over the last decade.
- Because autism is a spectrum disorder no two children share identical symptoms or severity.
- Learning to recognize and support children on the spectrum can help them feel more comfortable.
Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Special Needs
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Tagged ASD, attention, autism, autistic, disability, emotional behavior, kids, neurological disorder, school, sensory processing, social, social behavior, social challenges, spectrum, spectrum disorder
My child has ADHD. How can I make homework easier?
October 12, 2021
Article at a Glance
- ADHD means kids learn differently, so different strategies are needed.
- Counter-intuitive moves like more breaks, wearing headphones, or racing can help.
- Play to your child’s strengths and be flexible within a consistent framework.
How Can I Get My Kids to Listen?
May 24, 2021
Article at a Glance
- Good communication is about empathy and respect - on both sides.
- If your kids seem to never listen, you may have trained this behavior.
- Changing your communication behavior can re-train kids to listen the first time.
Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles
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Tagged attention, behavior, communication, conversation, early childhood, listening, parenting, praise, respect, tweens
A New Perspective on Raising Flourishing Teens
May 6, 2021
Article at a Glance
- 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.
Resilience Series Part 7: Acts of Service
April 13, 2021
Article at a Glance
- Serving others can give children and teens a sense of control and accomplishment.
- Children can learn the benefits of serving those around them right in their own home.
- Teaching children to serve others helps builds resiliency, a skill that can be strengthened through practice.
Posted in Child Behavior, Covid 19, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens
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Tagged community, empower, neighborhood, neighbors, resiliency, resilient adult, serve, service, trauma, uncertainty, unpredictable
Resilience Series Part 6: Self-Care
April 1, 2021
Article at a Glance
- 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
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Tagged adaptability, exercise, healthy eating, healthy living, mental health, parenting, physical activity, resiliency, self-care, self-esteem, sleep, stability, stress, trauma, unpredictable
Resilience Series Part 5: Fostering Connections
March 25, 2021
Article at a Glance
- Connections play a big part in maintaining health and well-being, especially with the added stressors of a pandemic.
- While friendships are important, some of the most important connections children and teens can develop are with family.
- Fostering connections helps builds resiliency, a skill that can be strengthened through practice.
Posted in Child Behavior, Covid 19, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens
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Tagged anxiety, connections, friendship, grief, resiliency, social skills, stress, trauma
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