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Cellphones have become an extended part of our bodies in recent years. The ability to be connected and constantly updated has been capturing more and more of our attention. But when it leads to distracted parenting, studies have shown this can hurt the development of infants and young children, especially regarding their ability to process pleasure or happiness. Distracted Parents Affect Development of Babies Babies need reliable and consistent attention from their parental figures in order ... [Read More]
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At What Age Does My Child Stop Going to a Pediatrician
One day you stepped into the pediatrician's office with your child for the very first visit. The next thing you know, they may be too old to be visiting a pediatrician anymore. You have probably wondered what is the right age when your child can (or should) switch from a pediatrician to an adult physician. Young adults have different medical needs than a child, and they are susceptible to different conditions. From coping with hormonal changes to counseling about birth ... [Read More]
Why Do Schools Require Physicals?
Students aren’t the only things that thrive in a school environment. So do germs. Some common infectious diseases like the cold, flu and meningitis are passed from person to person very easily through close quarters. All it takes is a cough or sneeze and a whole bus full of kids; a classroom or cafeteria is exposed. There’s only so much that can be done to prevent illnesses in a school environment, but school district and state officials are attempting to do what they can. Physical examinations ... [Read More]
Helping Your Teen Manage Stress
This may be a parent’s wakeup call. If you have a teenager at home, there’s a very good chance that he or she is dealing with stress. It’s easy for parents to dismiss that their kids are stressed out. They’re young, footloose and fancy-free, without a mortgage, full-time job or family to support. Parents often view teens as living the best time of their lives, but the amount of stress that kids are dealing with today is greater than it was a few years ago, and is even heavier than that of the im ... [Read More]
