Protecting Your Child's Eyes

May 2, 2018

The sun is finally out again, and it’s time to remember the importance of protecting your little one’s eyes. The sooner kids start wearing sunglasses, the better! Protecting eyes from a young age means you are less likely to develop eye issues such as cataracts and macular degeneration (when the retina disintegrates or breaks down)…

Helping Anxious Kids

April 25, 2018

This week, our colleagues at the Child Mind Institute focus on what to do —and not do — when young children are anxious. 1. Don’t avoid things because they make your child anxious. As parents, it’s natural for us to want to protect children from suffering. But the best way to help kids overcome anxiety…

Creating an Internet and Social Media Contract

April 18, 2018

Allowing children access to the Internet and Social Media can be a daunting endeavor for parents. Here are some tips to establish a healthy balance with your kids. Common Adult Worries About Children Using the Internet Safety Inappropriate contact Bullying Privacy Addiction Impatience, immediate gratification Children will become lazy The 5 E’s – Create…

The Sneezing Season...

April 11, 2018

Environmental allergies are very common and can develop any time during childhood. Spring allergies (April/May) are caused by tree pollen released this time of year in the Northeast US. Many children will suffer from annoying allergy symptoms in the spring! Here are a few tips for managing your children’s allergy symptoms… ___________________________________________ What causes allergies? Try…

Understanding Discipline Myths

April 4, 2018

There are lots of myths about which punishments work… We’ve broken down a few of the most popular Myth #1 – Punishment changes bad behavior. Even though you may feel like punishment works, it usually only curbs the behavior momentarily. As your child adapts to your punishment, unwanted behaviors tend to return faster. So, the…

The Effects of Background TV