How to help young children listen and follow instructions
Claudia and William were at the grocery store with their 4-year-old son, Billy, who was sitting in the cart. Claudia and William stopped to discuss…
Parental homework has to end
After picking up her twins from school and providing an after-school snack, Jane asked her children to start their homework. She didn’t make it five…
What parents need to know about bullying
Laura came home from work and found her 13-year-old son, John, lying on the bed with his new GAP sweatshirt crumpled on the floor. She…
The lure of diet soda as a “healthy” alternative for children
Sally wants to make healthy choices for her overweight children so she decides to swap regular sugar sodas for artificially sweetened, zero-calorie diet sodas. Unfortunately,…
Breastfeeding tips for less than perfect beginnings
All major global pediatric groups agree that breast milk is best for babies and exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life is recommended.…
How to help your child learn better in 3 easy steps
If you have a child between 8 and 11 years old and want to maximize his or her learning, there are three things you can…
Teen vaping is more than just a puff of smoke
Many teens are choosing to vape instead of smoking cigarettes. Vaping involves the use of small electronic devices that have a refillable atomizer that contains…
Teen dieting may lead to eating disorders
Modern teens are in a difficult position. Thinness for girls and leanness for boys is prized by both the social media esthetic, popularized by Instagram,…
Is breastfeeding your baby stressing you out? Don’t worry, you are not alone!
Breastfeeding is natural but not always easy. Whether you are a first time mom or a mom with previous breastfeeding experience, each baby can be…
Sexual harassment causes harm in any form
Nightly news programming gives us insight on the devastating effects of physical sexual harassment in the form of rape, groping, and unwanted touch. However, new…