Parents and Tech: Is Your Phone Hurting Your Kids?
July 1, 2019
Article at a Glance
- Developmental progress in infancy and childhood is heavily reliant on parent-child interactions.
- Excessive smartphone use by parents can lead to distress in young children and discourage them from exploring their surroundings.
- Children can act out when they feel as though they're competing with technology for their parents' attention.
Freshman Mistakes: Guiding your freshman to a successful first year
June 27, 2019
Article at-a-glance
- 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.
Child Bedwetting Alarms and Other Interventions
June 25, 2019
Article at a Glance
- Some longstanding parental strategies for correcting bedwetting simply do not work.
- The "wait-and-see" approach can leave serious conditions undiagnosed.
- Bedwetting that suddenly occurs after potty training may signal underlying conditions.
Teaching teens to connect without screens
June 17, 2019
Article at-a-glance:
- 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.
Cooking for Picky Eaters
June 12, 2019
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- Selective eaters are likely lacking many of the vitamins and minerals needed for good health.
- Being creative with food choices and presentation can entice your picky eater to try something new.
- With time, patience, and repeated opportunities to try new foods, picky eating may go by the wayside.
Building Emotional and Mental Maturity
June 11, 2019
Article at-a-glance
- 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.
Is my teen ready for college?
June 5, 2019
Article at-a-glance:
- 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.
Bringing Home Your Second Baby
April 23, 2019
Article at a Glance
- How you introduce a new baby will vary widely based on your older child's age.
- Including your older child in age-appropriate ways is an important—and fun—way to ensure a smoother transition.
- Be patient with your child and with yourself— and brace for some regression, acting out, and strange questions.
Are Baby Educational Videos and Apps Really Making Your Child Smarter?
April 11, 2019
Article at a Glance
- Multiple studies show educational media directed at babies and toddlers doesn’t work.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children under the age of two get as little screen time as possible.
- The best way to help small children learn is by interacting face-to-face with them.
What To Do If Your Baby Hates Tummy Time
April 5, 2019
Article at a Glance
- Tummy time is an important part of your baby’s development and helps prepare your baby for things like crawling, sitting up, and walking.
- Tummy time is hard work, but it will become more fun as your baby builds up the muscles and control needed.
- Tummy time is more fun if you interact with your baby and try different positions to help your baby slowly build up strength.
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