What is ADHD? Dr. Schmidt helps us understand diagnosis, treatment options, medicating ADHD, and support options. For more information on ADHD, see our ADHD section of our website http://www.smarterparenting.com/specific-lesson/view/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder
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Slow Parenting – what to do about boredom? Sign up to my email list here: www.theparentingjunkie.com #peacefulparenting VLOG, BOOK & TOY RECOMMENDATIONS HERE: www.theparentingjunkie.com F A C E B O O K: (Cuz I post inspiring, uplifting things there!) http://www.facebook.com/theparentingj… FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/parentingjunkie Huge peace and hope you guys like this! NEVER MISS
As parents, we all deal with distractions in our children’s lives. Dr. Dehra Harris explains how to get your child’s attention when distractions are present. Dr. Harris, a Pediatric Psychiatrist with Washington University at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, points out that there are many different factors competing for our children’s attention. As much as parents
Many parents have questions about the Autism Spectrum Disorder and what it means. Dr. Palmieri explains the disorder, how its diagnosed, treatment options, and autism support. For more information on Autism, see the autism section of our website: http://www.smarterparenting.com/specific-lesson/view/autism-spectrum-disorder
#vulnerable – My worst parenting moment ever. The Present Play Membership Opens soon… Don’t go it alone, join the Present Play Village! Learn More → http://www.theparentingjunkie.com/presentplay/ LEAVE A COMMENT! If you, like me, have had reactions you’re ashamed of – with your kids, your spouse or someone else… help me normalize this for other parents
Have you ever wondered how the staff at the hospital seem to make swaddling look so easy? In this video, Dr. Jagruti Anadkat, a newborn medicine specialist in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, demonstrates how to swaddle a newborn baby in a blanket to provide comfort and security. Visit
Teaching kids that actions have consequences is one of the most important things parents can do as it helps them take responsibility and grow up to be successful and contributing adults. Consequences and punishments are not the same things. Punishments cause your child harm, physical, mental, or emotional, while a consequence teaches your child and
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Empathy is a skill that parents can work to teach their children through encouragement and emotional development activities. In this episode of Mom Docs, Dr. Dehra Harris shares a few tips for parents to ensure children develop healthy emotional habits and empathy skills. Visit Children’s MomDocs (a blog by mom physicians at St Louis Children’s
What is Autism? An Autism diagnosis is overwhelming, and this video is to give parents information. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition related to brain development that affects how a person perceives and socializes with others. Autism meaning also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behavior. The “spectrum” in the name refers to the
Sharing has become such a “thing”! I rebel agains the “Sharing is Caring” expectation that we push on young kids. Do you? Sign up to my email list here: www.theparentingjunkie.com #peacefulparenting VLOG, BOOK & TOY RECOMMENDATIONS HERE: www.theparentingjunkie.com F A C E B O O K: (Cuz I post inspiring, uplifting things there!) http://www.facebook.com/theparentingjunkie FOLLOW
In this video, Dr. Jesse Vrecenak discusses the symptoms of appendicitis in children. Also, she goes over some of the warning signs that can help you tell when your child’s stomach pain might be appendicitis. Learn why it’s important to talk to a doctor if your child is exhibiting these warning signs. It might even
Being able to Observe and Describe behavior is a powerful tool that allows parents to remain calm and focused during stressful situations. The skill of Observe and Describe helps correct negative behaviors positively and reinforce positive behavior. Observations of a child’s behavior will improve communication, boost positive interactions, and best of all, strengthens your relationship.
Every parent has a skeleton in their parenting closet: those times when we are totally TRIGGERED! Reactive, yelling, shaming, spanking: pick your poison. So how to address it head on when you’re being brought to your knees by your own demons? #peacefulparenting VLOG, BOOK & TOY RECOMMENDATIONS HERE: www.theparentingjunkie.com F A C E B O
ChoreMonster is an app designed to make chores fun for kids. Does this app really make chores fun? Watch our review and visit our website for more information about this and other apps: http://www.smarterparenting.com/
Dr. Laura Markham on Peaceful Parenting The Parenting Junkie and Dr. Laura Markham from aha parenting and author of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids and Peaceful Parent Happy Siblings, team up in this series to show you peaceful parenting in action! 1:00 – What are you brining to the situation? 1:24 – Connection 2:25 – Coaching
Your child is running a fever, and the next thing you know, he’s not responding and his arms and legs start shaking. All signs point to a febrile seizure. So, what is a febrile seizure, and how should you respond? Here’s advice from a MomDoc on what to do when all you can think to
What causes Depression? Am I Depressed? This video teaches parents what they need to know about a depression, how to deal with depression, and treatment options. A diagnosis is made by a licensed doctor or mental health provider. Scientist don’t know what causes depression, but believe it’s a combination of genetics and environment. They do
What can you do at home to safely remove excessive ear wax from your child’s ears? In this video, Dr. Maithilee Menezes, a pediatric otolaryngologist with St. Louis Children’s Hospital, offers tips about Q-tips, plus advice on how to make a home solution to soften ear wax which you can administer like ear drops. Subscribe