The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends strict limits on screen time for kids, and many parents are deeply worried for good reason. In July 2018, the World Health Organization concluded that “gaming disorder” is a new form of addiction for individuals whose jobs, educations, family or social lives have been negatively impacted by video games. Screen time [...]
Being bullied is a traumatic experience for a child. It leaves them feeling hurt, alienated, depressed, and anxious, and/or experience lower self-esteem. Some children who are bullied are more likely to bully others. With the advent of the digital age, there are far more opportunities for bullying through the internet, cell phones and social media. Cyberbullying [...]
Parenting is hard, and, fortunately, there are many resources available to help provide parents with support. Look at the calendar or bulletin board in any pediatric office, and you'll see support groups for mothers, lactation counseling, education on healthy sleeping, education on healthy eating, and education on effective parenting. Society seems to be waking up to [...]
