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Parenting styles: An evidence-based, cross-cultural guide
Is your parenting style authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, or uninvolved? Learn how researchers classify parents, and how parenting affects kids. The post Parenting styles: An evidence-based, cross-cultural guide appeared first on PARENTING SCIENCE.
When to Call a Pediatrician
Your child is sick. Do you know if you should call the pediatrician, or wait? Use this guide to know when to make the call.
Your Baby’s Reflux: What to Do
When is spitting up normal, and when is it a problem? Learn signs to watch out for, as a pediatrician and parent who’s been there share their wisdom.
Parenting Through the Ages: Your Guide to Positive Parenting!
Parenting is a fulfilling yet demanding experience, with its share of joys and challenges, successes and setbacks. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed as a parent […] The post Parenting Through the Ages: Your Guide to Positive Parenting! appeared first on Child Development...
Helping Your Child Come to Terms With Their ADHD
A new diagnosis can bring relief -- but also new worries. Here’s how to navigate them with your child.
Tips and Strategies for Managing Life With Children With ADHD
Parents and caregivers of children with ADHD share their advice on how to help manage symptoms, teach coping skills, and improve daily life.
How to Retool Your Parenting Skills When Raising a Child With ADHD
A new diagnosis calls for an adjustment to your discipline strategy. Here’s what may work best for your child.
Can babies sign before they can speak?
Can babies sign before they can speak? Signing is stimulating and fun, but there's little evidence that it's easier to master than speech. The post Can babies sign before they can speak? appeared first on PARENTING SCIENCE.
Lessons In Cleaning House
Quick tips that encourage your child to help with cleaning the house
Empowering Child Independence: Balancing Autonomy and Safety
Parents want to protect their children and keep them safe. However, it’s also essential to foster independence and allow them to grow into capable, self-reliant […] The post Empowering Child Independence: Balancing Autonomy and Safety appeared first on Child...
The effects of video games on altruism: Can role-playing make us more generous, helpful, or self-sacrificing?
Does playing helpful, even heroic characters make kids more prosocial? Research on the effects of video games suggests that it might. The post The effects of video games on altruism: Can role-playing make us more generous, helpful, or self-sacrificing? appeared first...
Instilling a Love for Reading & Learning in Children
In a world where screens dominate our lives, parents must cultivate a passion for reading and learning in their children. Books offer a gateway to […] The post Instilling a Love for Reading & Learning in Children appeared first on Child Development Institute.
Mindfulness for Kids and Teens – Information and Tips for Parents
In today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become prevalent issues among children and teenagers. With the pressure to excel academically, social challenges, and constant […] The post Mindfulness for Kids and Teens – Information and Tips for Parents appeared...
Video game addiction: A parent’s evidence-based guide
Does your child have a video game addiction? Learn how researchers define pathological gaming in kids. The post Video game addiction: A parent’s evidence-based guide appeared first on PARENTING SCIENCE.
Dealing With Your Ex on Special Occasions
Getting along with your former spouse or partner may be impossible at times, but if you have kids, there are going to be birthdays, holidays, graduations, weddings and other occasions when the two of you will have to be together.
Help Your Child With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss poses an extra challenge for kids. But it doesn't have to hold them back. You can help. Here’s how.
Weight Loss for Kids
Help your child reach a healthy weight the safe way. Learn the goals and strategies that’s right for every age.
Expert Q&A: How to Tell Your Kids About Your Cancer
After Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis announcement, read how experts advise telling kids that a parent has cancer.
Parenting Tips for Protecting Children & Teens from Cyberbullying
In today’s digital age, parents play a vital role in protecting their children and teens from cyberbullying. With the prevalence of digital devices and the […] The post Parenting Tips for Protecting Children & Teens from Cyberbullying appeared first on Child...
The authoritarian parenting style: What does it look like?
The authoritarian parenting style sets high standards for children to follow. But how does it differ from other approaches to child-rearing? How can you tell if your own style is authoritarian or authoritative? And, given that authoritarian caregiving isn't linked...
Melatonin: A Valuable Resource or Children's Health Risk?
For Courtney Stinson, ensuring her daughter's comfort is a constant battle against congenital myopathy. The 9-year-old relies on a ventilator to breathe, has multiple respiratory treatments daily, and is under the constant care of rotating skilled caregivers. Last...
How to Know When Growing Pains Are Something Else
Your child’s growing pains might be something else, like juvenile idiopathic arthritis. WebMD explains how to tell the difference.
7 Embarrassing Pregnancy Symptoms
Experts offer tips for coping with embarrassing pregnancy symptoms.
Spaced learning: What’s the best schedule for children’s lessons?
What is the "spaced learning" effect? If your child needs to learn something -- and you want that learning to stick -- the best approach is to space learning sessions apart in time. A single, long lesson is usually less effective than multiple, shorter lessons....
Navigating Change: Parenting Through Transitions with Confidence
Parenting Today can be challenging, particularly when navigating major life changes such as moving to a new city or changing schools. These transitions can be […] The post Navigating Change: Parenting Through Transitions with Confidence appeared first on Child...
Why Some Groups Vaccinate Less
Misinformation could lead to widening vaccine disparities in babies and toddlers. Here’s what parents need to know to protect their kids.
Why Aren't More Teenagers Fully Vaccinated?
Too many U.S. children and teens are not getting all the vaccinations they need, a pediatric infectious disease specialist says. See the 2019 updates on vaccinations for children and teens.
A Parent's Guide to Vaccines
Knowing which shots kids need and when can be confusing. Our expert clears it up.
Expert Q&A With David Ludwig, MD: Helping Your Child With Weight Loss
WebMD's expert provides tips for parents to encourage overweight children to exercise, eat healthy food, and achieve a healthy weight. Learn more from David S. Ludwig, MD, and WebMD.
School Nutrition: Making the Grade?
Nearly 50 million kids are back in school, and new policies in are governing healthier food choices on what students can eat or drink.
Teen Weight Loss Secrets
It's hard enough to get adults to take responsibility for their weight and health. How do you inspire kids who are also dealing with the tumultuous nature of being a teen to succeed at weight loss?
The effects of praise on kids: 10 Evidence-based tips for better outcomes
The effects of praise aren't always good. What can we do to maximize the benefits of praise - and avoid undermining children's motivation? The post The effects of praise on kids: 10 Evidence-based tips for better outcomes appeared first on PARENTING SCIENCE.
Healthy Habits! Encouraging Physical Activity in Kids
It is becoming increasingly important for parents to prioritize physical activity for their children. With the rise in sedentary lifestyles and the growing prevalence of […] The post Healthy Habits! Encouraging Physical Activity in Kids appeared first on Child...
Parenting stress: What causes it, and how does it change us?
Parenting stress damages our well-being, and it may alter the course of a child's development. What causes it? How does it change us? What can we do to cope? The post Parenting stress: What causes it, and how does it change us? appeared first on PARENTING SCIENCE.
Our Lives With Pompe Disease
The father of a child with Pompe disease shares his family’s experience. Find out what it's like to live with this rare genetic disorder.
The Genetic Roots of Pompe Disease
People with Pompe disease inherit mutated copies of a particular gene from both parents. Learn more about the genetics of Pompe disease.
Treatment for Pompe Disease
To get the best care for Pompe disease, you need treatment from a team of health care professionals. Here’s what treatment for you or your child may include.
Confidence Boost: Building Strong Foundations for Child Self-Esteem
Parenting Today is challenging, with parents constantly striving to provide their children with the tools they need to succeed in life. Building solid foundations for […] The post Confidence Boost: Building Strong Foundations for Child Self-Esteem appeared first on...
How to Get Any Kid to Exercise
It’s tough to motivate kids who just don’t like exercise. But parents have more power than they realize.
Age-Appropriate Chores for Children: Chore Ideas and Allowances
WebMD asked experts and parents for tips on assigning household chores for children of all ages. Here are strategies you can use in your own home to make chores feel a little less like work.
Kids who feel connected with nature are happier — and more likely to befriend, help, and share
Studies suggest that kids have fewer emotional problems - and behave more prosocially - when they feel connected with nature. The post Kids who feel connected with nature are happier — and more likely to befriend, help, and share appeared first on PARENTING SCIENCE.
Understanding the Crucial Role of Nutrition in Child Development
Nutrition plays a crucial role in the overall development of a child. Parents are responsible for ensuring children receive the proper nutrition to grow and […] The post Understanding the Crucial Role of Nutrition in Child Development appeared first on Child...
Wegovy for Obesity in Kids?
There are many obesity treatments approved for kids. But aside from bariatric surgery, clinicians have few tools as effective as semaglutide.
Stomach Flu in Kids & Todlers: What To Expect
Stomach flu isn’t really a ‘flu.’ It’s gastroenteritis and can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or a parasite.
Winter Break Bliss: Keep Kids Learning and Engaged
As winter break approaches, parents often face the challenge of keeping their children entertained and engaged during the extended break from school. While kids need […] The post Winter Break Bliss: Keep Kids Learning and Engaged appeared first on Child Development...
Heartfelt Moments: Celebrating Valentine’s Day as a Family Affair
Valentine’s Day is often thought of as a day for couples to express their love, but it can also be a special day for families. […] The post Heartfelt Moments: Celebrating Valentine’s Day as a Family Affair appeared first on Child Development Institute.
Working memory in children: What parents and teachers need to know
Working memory is often likened to RAM in a computer. The more you have, the more information you can juggle at once — allowing for faster processing. But of course we humans can’t improve our memory capacity by installing a new RAM stick. Nor can we expect new humans...
Inductive discipline: Why it pays to explain the reasons for rules
Inductive discipline is linked with better child outcomes. What does it look like, and how do we know that it makes a difference? The post Inductive discipline: Why it pays to explain the reasons for rules appeared first on PARENTING SCIENCE.
Atopic Dermatitis: Help for Broken Skin
Living with atopic dermatitis often means living with itchy rashes and cracked, broken skin. Learn how to care for your skin and prevent further damage.
Balancing Work and Family: Tips for Working Parents
In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, working parents have a unique challenge of balancing their professional responsibilities with their family life. Parenting in this day […] The post Balancing Work and Family: Tips for Working Parents appeared first on Child...