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When to Call the Doctor

One of the hardest questions a parent faces is when to call the doctor. Here is a simple way to answer it — “Whenever you are concerned about your child’s health or well-being.”

Posted on August 23rd, 2009 in Articles, Pediatrics 101, What's Going Around?  |  View this article.

Time Outs and Ins

When rules are broken time out provides a method of letting your child know that this behavior is unacceptable.

Posted on October 13th, 2008 in Articles, Your Preschooler  |  View this article.

Who’s In Charge?

Can you tolerate your child being angry with you when you set limits or discipline them? And are you afraid to discipline your child when they cross the line of acceptable behavior?

Posted on April 1st, 2008 in Articles, Your Preschooler  |  View this article.

SEX AND THE AVERAGE TWEEN

Some studies estimate that 20% of young teens (under the age of 14) have engaged in some form of sexual activity. But according to Dr. Elizabeth Rose, an adolescent medicine specialist practicing in New Jersey, the studies are anything but conclusive or accurate.

Posted on April 1st, 2007 in Articles, Your Adolescent  |  View this article.

What is inbeTWEEN?

Suddenly your nine or ten year old is dressing like Brittany Spears or some hip hop star and giving you “attitude” about everything. You hear your child talking about things you probably didn’t even learn about until you were much older. You have a TWEEN.

Posted on April 1st, 2007 in Articles, Your Adolescent  |  View this article.

Parenting Teens Successfully

Contrary to what popular culture suggests, adolescence is not necessarily synonymous with dangerous behavior and constant conflict.

Posted on April 1st, 2007 in Articles, Your Adolescent  |  View this article.

CHILDREN AND THE NEWS MEDIA

How parents can help keep their kids safe from over exposure to sex and violence in the news

Posted on April 1st, 2007 in Articles, Your School Age Child  |  View this article.

Children and Anxiety

In this article we will discuss childhood anxiety disorder and focus on the school age child, with a special word on school phobia.

Posted on April 1st, 2007 in Articles, Your School Age Child  |  View this article.

Caffeine and Your Kids

Caffeine consumption in kids can lead to health concerns if not monitored by parents and physicians alike.

Posted on April 1st, 2007 in Articles, Your School Age Child  |  View this article.

Gender Identity in Children

As most experts have come to realize, there are true differences between boys and girls and these have nothing to do with cultural conditioning

Posted on April 1st, 2007 in Articles, Your Preschooler  |  View this article.

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