1. It wasn’t our fault. Hayden fussed because of her temperament, not because of our parenting abilities. 2. Hayden’s persistent personality forced us to keep working at a parenting style until we found what worked. 3. When in doubt, listen and respond to her cries. She is trying to tell us something. 4. Our job […]
Nighttime Waking After Mom Returns To Work
Nighttime Waking After Mom Returns To Work Mom Returns To Work I’ve recently returned to full-time employment. Since then our toddler wakes up and climbs into our bed and she seems more reluctant to even go to bed. Any connection? This nighttime behavior is common and normal after mom returns to work outside the home. […]
Gender Differences in A.D.D.
General Gender Differences in A.D.D. for Children and Teens A.D.D. is not necessarily milder in girls, but it can be different. Boys with unrecognized and untreated A.D.D., especially if they are impulsive and overactive and also have learning difficulties and family problems, tend to show antisocial behavior and are at risk for later substance abuse. […]
Biological Differences in A.D.D. Brains
Learn About the Biological Differences in A.D.D. Brains New studies using a variety of different technologies show interesting differences in the A.D.D. brains. Electroencephalogram (EEG) studies taking readings from the surface of the scalp reveal slower overall electrical activity. SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography), which can look at deeper structures, have found reduced blood flow in […]
Minimize Soiling Pants
7 Ways to Minimize Soiling Pants Figure out what triggers this and try to minimize soiling pants. Does it happen when he is stressed? Does he get so engrossed in play that he forgets to listen to his body signals? Talk to your child about the importance of listening to his body signals. If he […]
Eighteen Month
Here is a brief look at what your Nine Month Virtual Office Checkup includes: Growth – baby’s percentiles, how your is baby growing Physical exam – important aspects your doctor will check for Nutrition Picky eaters Whole milk Breastfeeding Vitamins Lean kids Parenting and behavioral issues Bottles Caring for teeth Sibling rivalry Discipline for the […]
Becoming a Dad: Dr. Bill’s Journey
Becoming a Dad Dads, let me share with you how I blew it with our first three children. Becoming a dad to our first two came at a time when I was learning to be a doctor, and the third as I was beginning a practice. I bought into the philosophy of putting my career […]
Father Involvement
Father Involvement for Better Discipline Fathers become disciplinarians in much the same way that mothers do. The more we are exposed to both well behaved and poorly behaved children, we realize that fathers don’t start becoming disciplinarians early enough. More father involvement helps dads to become strong disciplinarians. 1. Start Early Spending time with your […]
We Approach Discpline Differently
Mothers and fathers often approach discipline differently – not better or worse, just differently. If used wisely, this difference is good for kids. Moms and dads should complement each other’s discipline, not compete to be “right.” It’s a question of balance. When toddlers begin to explore their environment, mothers tend to be protectors and fathers […]
Helping Out a Stressed Out Mom
How Dads Can Relieve a Stressed Out Mom There are times when Moms put on their supermom cape, and if they wear it for too long, they can end up feeling stretched thin. This is where Dad needs to be aware of how his wife is feeling. A stressed out mom can lead to a […]
7 Ways to Build Healthy Sexuality
7 Ways to Build Healthy Sexuality How a child learns to treat the other gender, and how the child feels about his or her own sexuality is an important part of his or her self-image. We prefer to talk about “building healthy sexuality” rather than “teaching sex.” Schools, for better or for worse, teach sex; […]
4 Ways to Raise an Expressive Child
How to Raise an Expressive Child Raising an emotionally expressive child is one of the biggest challenges of parenting for those of us who weren’t allowed to express our feelings as children. Here’s how to encourage your child to be expressive, yet respectful. 1. Practice Attachment Parenting A baby who can express needs becomes a […]