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The most effective discipline strategies for toddlers April 11, 2016

Article at a Glance There is no one perfect discipline method for all kids. Easier-to-manage toddlers show improved behavior when offered choices, compromise, and reasoning. Harder-to-manage toddlers show improved behavior when choices and reasoning are balanced with timeouts and lost privileges for non-compliance. Just like clothing, when it comes to disciplining your toddler, “one-size-fits-all” is … Continue reading “The most effective discipline strategies for toddlers”

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged behavior, discipline, parenting, toddlers

The Importance of Playing December 7, 2015

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Play is an important part of child development and helps children develop emotional, physical, and cognitive skills.
In recent decades play time has been reduced in school and at home in favor of academics and organized activities.
Simplify your life so that you have enough time in your day to spend unscheduled and unstructured time playing with your child.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged behavior, development, play, preschoolers, toddlers

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

Get Your Finger Out of Your Nose! March 18, 2013

Article at a Glance 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 … Continue reading “Get Your Finger Out of Your Nose!”

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged behavior, early childhood, parenting

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