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Reading Over the Summer May 25, 2015

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Some readers are late bloomers, but there is a lot that parents can do to help awaken a love of reading.
Put away the electronic devices and use time in the car or while waiting for reading.
Letting your children pick out what they want to read at the library increases the chances that they will read it.
Find books at your child's reading level.

Posted in Pediatric Articles, School, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged middle childhoood, reading, summer

Study Shows that Learning to Play Music Makes Children Smarter October 6, 2014

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Study shows that taking music lessons improves the way children’s brains process language.
Learning to play music helps children process things like pitch, timing, and timbre, which allows their brains to make sense of words more quickly.
Study found that one year of music training didn’t make a difference, but two did.

Posted in Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged development, music

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

Back-to-School Checklist August 4, 2014

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Make sure your child is up-to-date on immunizations.
Notify your school of any special medical needs.
Plan ahead for healthy lunches.
Set a schedule that allows for a healthy amount of sleep, nutritious meals, and time for homework and play.

Posted in Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged fall, middle childhood, school, tweens

Talking To Your Child Increases Intelligence and Vocabulary June 2, 2014

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Talking directly to your children using long, complex sentences can increase their intelligence and vocabulary.
Research shows that the gap in language development between children from lower-income and more affluent families stems from how much they are talked to.
Experts hope that educating parents on the importance of speaking often to their children will help.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged development, infants, language

Concussions in Young Athletes Increasing, Particularly Among Girls March 24, 2014

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In sports that are played by both boys and girls, like soccer and basketball, girls have a higher rate of concussions.
A "culture of resistance" is cited as the reason for the increase in concussions.
Children who may have a concussion should not be allowed to return to the sport until they have been examined and cleared by a doctor.

Posted in Child Safety, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged concussion, sports, sports medicine, summer

Too Sick For School? March 4, 2013

Article at a Glance If your child has diarrhea, a fever, a rash, pink eye, or the stomach flu, you should keep him or her home. The first question you should ask yourself is if your child’s symptoms will prevent your child from participating in school activities. If your child is just experiencing mild cold … Continue reading “Too Sick For School?”

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged flu, school, winter

AAP Urges Schools to Keep Recess February 18, 2013

Article at a Glance American Academy of Pediatrics says that recess has many cognitive, emotional, physical, and social benefits. Schools should not withhold recess for academic reasons or as a punishment. Recess should not substitute P.E. classes. It turns out that “all work and no play does make Jack a dull boy.” Schools trying to … Continue reading “AAP Urges Schools to Keep Recess”

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged exercise, school, weight management

Three Ways to Boost Your Child’s IQ February 12, 2013

Article at a Glance Preschool, interactive reading, and fish oil can help boost your child’s IQ. This new report gives a comprehensive look at related studies on boosting intelligence. You can help your children by increasing fatty acids in their diet, actively engaging your children while reading, and enrolling them in a high-quality preschool program. … Continue reading “Three Ways to Boost Your Child’s IQ”

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged development, intelligence, reading, school

Raising Good Readers Begins at Home December 17, 2012

Article at a Glance Begin exposing your children to books when they are babies. Provide a selection of different kinds of books and reading material. Make reading attractive by making it a special activity and showing a good example. According to studies, raising children who love to read has all sorts of benefits. It improves … Continue reading “Raising Good Readers Begins at Home”

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