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April 13, 2021
Lying is a common behavior of 4-5 year olds and may be concerning to parents. As a provider, you can reassure parents that most lying is actually normal at this age and shows critical thinking skills. You can offer the following suggestions to parents when dealing with lying in young children: 1. Try not to…
Read moreApril 6, 2021
This week, we want to highlight the importance of early relational health. Early relational health describes the positive and nurturing relationships that are the foundation for future physical health and development, social well-being, and resilience. Dr. David W. Willis, a Senior Fellow at the Center for the Study of Social Policy, describes the idea that beyond…
Read moreMarch 30, 2021
According to a 2013 study published in Pediatrics, almost 30% of mothers report diaper need, and this contributes to parental stress, a risk factor for negative health outcomes. As a provider, there are several ways you can help to address this stress. You can connect families to resources, like diaper banks. Helping families toilet train their child may also…
Read moreMarch 23, 2021
It takes a team to care for children and families. Social workers can be a tremendously valuable asset in providing essential care to families. We are so grateful for the many ways social workers promote strong parent-child relationships and early child development. We’d like to especially recognize them and express our gratitude this Social Work…
Read moreMarch 16, 2021
This week is National Sleep Awareness Week. Many parents have questions about sleep or sleep related behavior. Sleep can affect a child’s mental health, behavior and brain development. However, parents may not feel that sleep is a medical issue that should be included in the well-visit. You can help parents manage sleep concerns by always…
Read moreMarch 9, 2021
Feeling unsure about how to promote development in a visit with a 5 year old?…That’s just because you haven’t mastered this skill…YET! Try including a little something about the growth mindset in your 5 year well-visit! You can explain to families that a growth mindset is the belief that people can get better at things based on…
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