Control Issues And Teens
The battles between teens and parents take on many forms but in the end are the same cause, control. Whether it be clothing, music, video games, movies, new friends, or the weight of a backpack, teens are determined to forge their own way even in ... [... more]
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Children Need Help Becoming Self-Sufficient
It would be shortsighted for any of us to think that our kids are immune because of where we live or what our family income is. All teenagers struggle with a powerful urge for independence as well as a need to stay connected to their family and ... [... more]
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Is Your Tween Ready To Stay Home Alone?
Sometimes older tweens, and certainly many true teens, will need to come home to an empty house and be alone for a few hours before you come home. These kids, typically referred to as latchkey kids, are a unique group unto themselves. As ... [... more]
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A To Z Guide To Pediatric Care And Pediatricians
Many families have only a small sense of the full extent of the care their pediatrician can provide and end up using urgent care centers and emergency rooms for issue that their pediatrician could have helped them with, or spending many hours ... [... more]
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Finding A Pediatrician
First, you want to pull together a list of potential pediatrics groups. Your OB/GYN can provide you with a list of pediatricians affiliated with their hospital. You can also search the on-line databases of the local children’s hospitals and ... [... more]
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Seeking A Second Opinion For Your Child
By knowing you well, your pediatrician can help you find the answers you need in a way that works for your family; and knowing your pediatrician will help you feel comfortable with following a course of action that you may not want to pursue ... [... more]
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