Limits and discipline
The benefits of no phones at the dinner table
Ken was a single dad with a 6 -year-old daughter named Claire and an 8-year-old son named Patrick. Ken dreaded mealtime with his kids. It seemed that every time they sat down to e...
Help teens balance the benefits and risks of being online
John watches his twin pre-teen girls taking selfies non-stop. He doesn’t understand why they are making weird faces to their camer...
The risks of teenage drinking
Sally and Donna met up with their high school friends on Saturday night to hang out. There was a tub full of ice filled with beers and grain alcohol. Everyone was walking around with large c...
How to maintain control when a child is misbehaving
Sometimes our children have less than ideal behaviors. While it can be frustrating, the key to focus on safety in the moment and then focus on communicating valu...
Let children set their own limits on physical touch
Bridget was 10 years old and attending a big family reunion. Her parents Joe and Marsha introduced her to lots of family members she couldn’t remember meeting...
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 an item a...
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 do: Make sure they are physically active at least 1 hour per day; ...
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 nicotine a...
The importance of avoiding spanking as a child discipline method
Why physical discipline, such as spanking or slapping, is not advisable Specifically, spanking remains associated with increased odds of ad...
To spank or not to spank? That is the question.
International pediatric groups provide clear recommendations about avoiding physical punishment in child discipline. However, for some paren...