No matter how many children you have, those first few days at home with your new baby are full of questions. The following tips for new parents can help answer some of these questions about your newborn until you get the chance to meet with your pediatrician.
Healthy sleep is critical during adolescence, but a nationwide survey finds many parents have sleep-deprived teens at home...Read more
Homework requires a child to make an effort, of course. But parents can help set the stage for success by establishing a routine and rewarding good behavior...Read more
Having fears and worries is a normal part of childhood development. A general guideline is that normal anxiety is short lived and does not interfere with your child’s daily function or ability to perform tasks he or she desires...Read more
While many children are excited for the start of the new school year, big events like this can often bring on anxiety for some children. Find six ways to help make the back-to-school transition easier...Read more
Children often develop habits or behaviors that their parents find annoying. Understanding why your child has developed this habit or behavior is the first step in changing it...Read more
Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is involuntary urination during sleep. While very common, it is embarrassing for children. Learn more about bedwetting its causes...Read more
Beverages intended to bring a buzz can have unintended consequences, as a teen’s recent caffeine-related death shows...Read more
Constipation happens when children have infrequent bowel movements or bowel movements that are hard, dry, or difficult and/or painful to pass...Read more
Your pediatrician can help counsel your teen about sexual behavior, contraception methods and ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs)...Read more
The start of college comes with expectation and excitement, but it also can trigger depression. A Michigan Medicine psychiatrist offers advice to ease the transition...Read more
Developmental milestones are a set of functional skills or age-specific tasks that most children perform within a certain age range. Your pediatrician uses these to help check how your child is developing...Read more
Dyslexia is a complex language problem. It involves not being able to break down a word into the sounds that make it up, as well as not being able to think or write about the sounds in a word...Read more
All babies cry, especially between 2 weeks and 4 months of age. Some babies cry more than others, even when nothing is wrong. Learn why and how to help...Read more
If you have been thinking about discussing race with your child, now may be the right time...Read more
Like so many parenting questions, there is no right answer to the question of when a child should get a cellphone. A phone is a powerful tool, so thinking through why you might choose to get a phone for your child and whether your child is ready for a phone...Read more
Today’s kids are growing up immersed in digital media. Parents often feel like they can’t keep up, can’t keep track of what their kids are doing, and struggle with creating rules about digital media use...Read more
Parents may be unsure whether to “redshirt” or hold back their 5-year-old from starting kindergarten. Research shows little benefit...Read more
Many teenagers experiment with marijuana. Learn more about how parents can play an important role in teaching children about the risks associated with marijuana and other drugs...Read more
Many parents are alarmed to find their young child engaged in genital stimulation. However, in young children, genital stimulation is not associated with sexual activity and is actually quite common...Read more
The mental health of pediatric patients, especially adolescents, has been challenged in recent years. The following topic will help you and your child navigate available mental health resources.Read more
Welcoming a new baby to the family is an exciting time and one of great change, especially if there is an older sibling in the home. Learn more about how to prepare older children for their new baby sibling...Read more
Nightmares and night terrors are sleep disorders that fall under the medical term parasomnias, which occur at transitions between REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, non-REM sleep, and wakefulness...Read more
Most children are ready to begin the toilet training process between 24 to 27 months but some children will be ready earlier or later than that...Read more
The process of choosing a starting point for your child’s formal education can be confusing, with so many choices available...Read more
Parenting is one of life’s greatest joys but it also presents big challenges. Learn about five helpful strategies for purposeful parenting...Read more
Reading and writing skills are important factors in your child’s success in school and work. Reading can also be a fun and imaginative activity for children, which opens doors to all kinds of new worlds for them...Read more
Tips to help parents ensure that this media use is positive and helps the family and community...Read more
Sibling rivalry is the jealousy, competition, and fighting between brothers and sisters. It typically continues throughout childhood and can be frustrating and stressful for parents...Read more
An Individual Education Plan, or IEP, is used by public schools to provide specialized, tailored education services for children with disabilities...Read more
Speech and language development is an essential part of any child’s development and impacts social interactions, behavior and academic skills. How can you tell if your child is on track...Read more
Stuttering is a speech disorder where the normal flow of speech is broken up by repeating or lengthening sounds, syllables, or words...Read more
Conflict is a normal occurrence between children and learning to resolve conflict is an important life skill for children to develop. Learn some important tips in helping your child deal with conflict...Read more
Although the minimum legal drinking age is 21, alcohol use and abuse continue to be major health problems amongst adolescents and young adults...Read more
The next time your teen acts out, try giving them a job to do. A clear task helps establish fair punishment and accountability...Read more
It is well known that smoking is harmful to your health, but there are still many teens who smoke, chew tobacco, or vape...Read more
A temper tantrum is an emotional outburst from a young child who is distressed or frustrated. They are a normal part of growing up and tend to happen most between the ages of 1 and 3...Read more
Yes, it’s important to call out children’s bad behavior. But it’s crucial to acknowledge their positive actions, too...Read more