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Help! I Think My Child Is Addicted to Screens. May 3, 2023

Screen addiction can manifest in many ways and have adverse effects on children.
Setting up healthy boundaries can help in weaning children off their devices.
Understanding screen addiction and communicating the potential risks to children can help reduce device usage and empower children to choose other activities.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged addiction, advice, cell phones, child behavior, childhood, children, devices, ipads, kindles, parenting, parenting advice, parenting tips, screen addiction, screen time, screens, technology

When should my toddler have their first dental visit? April 13, 2023

Dental care may begin as early as a child's first birthday.
The differences between a general dentist and a pediatric dentist.
Early visits help prevent dental issues in the future.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged childhood, dentist, infants, oral care, oral hygiene, parenting, parenting tips, pediatric dentist

Have I raised a tiny tyrant? April 4, 2023

Highly spoiled children are often entitled, impatient, and lack empathy toward others.
Spoiling a child is common with first-time parents and usually done with good intentions.
It's never too late to turn things around and teach gratitude, patience, and thoughtfulness.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged childhood, compassion, empathy, entitled, gratitude, parenting, parenting tips, patience, privlege, spoiled children, spoiled kids, thoughtful

Dads Matter: How Working Dads Can Bond With Their Kids at Every Age February 15, 2022

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Bonding for working dads is challenging, but not impossible.
Bonding is more about quality than quantity.
Look for creative ways to bond with children of all ages.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged bonding, childhood, dad, kids, memories, parenting

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