Is My Teenager Ready to Babysit?
For many young teens, babysitting is a rite of passage from childhood to adolescence. It provides them an opportunity to earn money, develop responsibility and grow career skills like setting
June 24, 2022
How to Build Self-Esteem in Children and Teens
Understanding our own self-esteem can have practical significance. But what exactly is self-esteem? Self-esteem is an individual’s overall sense of personal value and self-worth or simply, the measure of how
May 16, 2022
Helping Children Cope With Stress
Stress is a normal part of daily life, and children and teens are not immune. Whether it is pressure from family, problems at home or with friends, the amount of
April 4, 2022
Proactive Children’s Dental Care Helps our Community
February is National Children’s Dental Health month started by the American Dental Association. The month promotes the benefits of proactive children’s dental care, their caregivers, teachers and the community. While
February 16, 2022
How to ease your child’s fear of going to the dentist
It is normal for children to fear going to the dentist. With the odd sounds and smells of the office coupled with strangers in masks wielding metal instruments who are
February 7, 2022
What parents should know about diabetes
As a parent, you probably feel overwhelmed with information on how to keep your child healthy. When it comes to health conditions like diabetes, do you know where to begin?
November 3, 2021
How to Support Your Child with ADHD
Life with a child diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can sometimes be overwhelming. Often, children with ADHD struggle with behaviors that can be disruptive to others such as difficulty
October 5, 2021
Please seat yourself: Tips to potty training your toddler
As a pediatrician, I am often asked, “When should toilet training begin?” I get it. Ditching diapers is a major milestone many families look forward to, but potty training should
September 13, 2021
A Safe Return to School During COVID-19
School is a central point in the lives of many children, so it’s important to encourage a safe return to school. It serves as an academic home where children can
January 13, 2021
How to Talk to Children About Racism and Violence
2020 has proven it is more important than ever to talk to children about racism and violence. For many adults, the murder of George Floyd is like an open wound
January 13, 2021
How Parents Can Prevent Bullying
Millions of children are victims of bullying each year, but many parents feel at a loss about how to prevent bullying, whether children are being bullied themselves or bullying others.
December 1, 2020
