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Resilience Series Part 5: Fostering Connections March 25, 2021

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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 | Tagged anxiety, connections, friendship, grief, resiliency, social skills, stress, trauma

Resilience Series Part 2: Keep Things in Perspective February 4, 2021

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Keeping a broader perspective in mind can help children and teens persevere through hard times.
Sharing different examples or experiences or can bring hope for the future.
Resilience is a skill, and like any skill, it can be strengthened through practice.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged adulthood, anxiety, kids, pandemic, parenting, perspective, resilience, stress, trauma

Resilience Series Part 1: Letting It Go January 7, 2021

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Teaching children and teens to evaluate situations will help alleviate stress and build resilience.
Being proactive and discussing potential sources of anxiety can help in future decision making.
Resilience is a skill, and like any skill, it can be strengthened through practice.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Teens | Tagged adulthood, anxiety, change, depression, disappointment, kids, parenting, parenting tips, resilient, skills, stress, teens, trauma

Teaching parents how to cope with a child’s anxiety January 12, 2017

Effectively managing your own emotions will make it easier to respond to your child's anxiety.
Things like coping skills, mindfulness, support systems, and planning ahead can take a lot of the stress out of your life.
Remember not to take your child's behavior or anxiety personally.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Special Needs | Tagged anxiety, parenting, special needs

Blood Tests: How to prepare your child February 1, 2016

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Be honest with your child, but don’t dwell on the negative.
Find a time to talk to your child when you can give your undivided attention and there is plenty of time to answer questions.
Staying calm yourself will help you focus on your child’s needs.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged anxiety, pediatricians, shots

Tips on how to make shots easier for kids October 5, 2015

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Help reduce anxiety beforehand by giving minimal, age-appropriate warnings about the upcoming shot.
During the shot, stay calm and find ways to divert your child's attention with a treat, book, song, or other distraction.
For babies, things like swaddling and sucking can help reduce pain and crying.

Posted in Immunizations, Pediatric Articles | Tagged anxiety, shots

Teaching Children How to Cope with Anxiety September 1, 2014

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Anxiety is a normal part of life, but becomes a problem if it persists or starts to interfere with day-to-day life.
Some types of anxiety are a normal part of child development.
Help your child learn how to cope with anxiety by allowing them to talk and teaching them relaxation techniques.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged anxiety, behavior, parenting, stress

Teaching Your Children How to Manage Stress April 21, 2014

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Stress is normal part of life, but too much stress can be unhealthy.
It is important to teach our children how to cope with stress in healthy ways.
Ways to help our children include proper sleep and nutrition, physical activity, predictable schedules, being a good example, and being there when they need us.

Posted in Child Behavior, Pediatric Articles | Tagged anxiety, behavior, middle childhood, parenting, stress, tweens

How To Help Your Shy Child April 14, 2014

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It is important to understand why your child is "shy." Is it because of temperament, a stage of development, a lack of self-confidence, or a more serious issue?
Things like role-playing, playgroups, and being a good example can help shy children open up more.
Don't call your child shy or allow others to. Learn to embrace your child’s personality and let them be themselves.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged anxiety, behavior, early childhood, shyness, social

Is Your Child Overscheduled? December 23, 2013

Article at a Glance There is no “right” level of activity. It depends largely on your child and your family. Children who are overscheduled will show symptoms like depression, anxiety, irritability, restlessness, and over tiredness. Don’t let external pressures influence how much your child is involved in. Focus on what is right for your child. … Continue reading “Is Your Child Overscheduled?”

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged anxiety, middle childhood, parenting, stress, teens, tweens

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