development

THE LATEST
Speaking Out on Teen Pregnancy
development, pregnancy
I saw on the news today that Bristol Palin will be a spokesperson for an organization speaking on teen pregnancy prevention.
Kids & Privacy
development, radio show
A discussion about how much privacy you should allow your children to have
Children Who Get ADHD Drugs Score Higher on Tests
adhd, behavior, development
New research shows that children given medication to treat attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder symptoms score higher on math and reading tests.
Raising Boys vs. Girls
boys, development, girls
A debate on who is harder to raise, boys or girls?
'Plan B' Approved For Use in Minors
development
The FDA recently announced that it will comply with a judge's order to allow the contraceptive Plan B to be available to adolescents at 17 years of age without a prescription.
Teaching Your Children to do Laundry
development
Another important experience in parenting should be teaching your children how to do laundry
Too Many Children Spend Little Time Outdoors
development, exercise, TV
New research from Australia suggests that many children spend too little time outdoors and too much time in front of the TV.
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
development, family
While most of the practice of pediatrics is fun, happy and joyful, there are occasional days that you have to relay bad news to a family.
Scoliosis Testing Raises A Lot of Questions
development, girls
It seems that it is school screening season for scoliosis (curvature of the spine) in our area and I am seeing a number of 'tweens who are being referred for evaluation of possible scoliosis.
The Dangers of 'Sexting'
behavior, development
If you are a parent of a teen, or even a 'tween, have you heard of "sexting"?