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Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge And ❤ share this video with 10 friends (https://youtu.be/2Vmo1m_JJRg) The Parenting Junkie shares the benefits of creating a messy zone in your play space, and how learning through play will benefit children (and their parents!) With sensory activities and messy play ideas GALORE! Move Over Corona, there’s a

When should you schedule your daughter’s first gynecology visit? What should you expect during this first appointment? In this video, pediatric gynecologist Holly Hoefgen, MD, answers these questions and more. Learn why the first visit is so important for teens. Also, find out why it will usually include a confidential talk between your daughter and

For some children managing emotions is difficult and they need self regulation strategies. Self regulation strategies include breathing exercises, moving or acting in a deliberate way, shifting their focus, meditation exercises, or engaging in games or activities. The goal is to find emotional regulation exercises that work for your child. Self regulation means someone is

The Parenting Junkie shows us how to do child led learning. In her book, The Brave Learner, Julie Bogart explains that you can learn everything through anything. Even if you are not homeschooling you can still inspire your child with child-led learning at home. Unschooling families can still apply this to help follow their child’s

Children with cerebral palsy spasticity who’ve been selected for Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) surgery at St. Louis Children’s Hospital benefit from the latest technology and access to some of the world’s leading neurosurgery specialists. Learn more about what to expect before, during and after your SDR surgery.

In 2012, Skout suspended it’s services because of allegations of child rape. It resumed services 3 months later. This is an app review for parents to help them know what the app is, how it works and information to help them in their parenting duties. Skout is an application used by adults and teens. For

Playful Parenting // Watch This if You Want to Help Your Kids with Big Feelings! The Parenting Junkie discusses playful parenting. Dr. Lawrence Cohen, author of playful parenting, teaches us that we can use play to help our children calm their nervous systems. So what is playful parenting? Playful parenting is using play to process

What should you do if your child falls and breaks a tooth? In this video, you’ll get advice from Dr. Emily Hahn, a pediatric dentist with St. Louis Children’s Hospital, about how to handle a broken tooth. Find out what to do if it’s a toddler’s baby tooth or an older child’s permanent tooth. Also,

Problem Solving is a great skill for teens to learn. Jesse talks about how using SODAS Method helps teens make better decision.

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How much sleep do teenagers need? If your teen is frequently tired, they’re probably not getting enough. This is a common problem among adolescents. Fortunately, you can help your teen get the sleep they need to remain awake and alert throughout the day. Here is advice from MomDoc, Dr. Sarah Garwood. Subscribe to our YouTube

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As pregnancy brings many normal changes for your body, it can be challenging to identify red flags that may point to premature labor, even if you are far from your due date. So how can you know if you are experiencing preterm labor? Here are the symptoms you may be able to recognize at home.

When dealing with ODD, it requires parents to learn the ABC of Behavior and how antecedent behavior plays into their child’s actions. The ABC’s of Behavior is an essential skill for parenting kids with ODD. http://www.smarterparenting.com/lesson/view/begin-here-the-abcs-of-behavior Poor behavior just doesn’t happen. Rather it’s the result of some type of action. Understanding what causes of negative

10 BENEFITS OF MINIMALISM FOR KIDS The Parenting Junkie is intentional about parenting with minimalism for kids in mind. Have you seen the minimalism with kids home tour? Today, let’s talk about how minimalism for families can improve your experience. If you consider minimalism with kids toys you’ll soon realize how great minimalism with children

What is the best way to discipline your child? When you find yourself trying everything from counting to timeout with no success, it may be time to explore a new approach. In this episode of Mom Docs, Dr. Dehra Harris discusses leveraging alternative behavioral techniques to discipline your child. The first step to disciplining your

Allowance Bot helps parents maintain and monitor chores and allowance for their children. For more information read it on our blog: http://goo.gl/z2vvOT

Why Kids Lie & What to Do About It! The Parenting Junkie discusses lying. Learn why kids lie and what you can do to stop kids from lying. Why do children lie? Keep in mind that lying is a normal developmental behavior. Still wondering how to stop kids from lying, we have to let them

St. Louis Children’s Hospital patient Laila Anderson inspired us all in her battle against a rare disease. As her fight continues, her story is being told like never before in this 30-minute documentary that recounts her difficult diagnosis, challenging treatment and inspiring recovery – all of which became forever linked to the St. Louis Blues’