Posts Tagged ‘parenting style’

Snoring linked to behavior problems in children

Children who snore or who have other sleep-related breathing problems are more likely to have behavioral problems years later.

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Kids who are bullied less likely to be physically active

“The key to getting these children active, and feeling good about themselves, says Lokey, who practices at Southwestern Pediatrics Gilbert, “is putting them into activities where they can shine on their own and meet like-minded individuals.”

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If dad is depressed…the kids are affected

It is estimated that one in four men in the United States suffer from depression. Most never receive treatment.

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Developmental delays on the rise

Developmental disabilities among children are on the rise, according to a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers found that disabilities among children increased by 17 percent between 1997 and 2008. They estimate that in the year 2008, the number of children with a developmental disability reached 10 million – or [...]

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How do I love thee? 14 ways to show a child of any age

The American Academy of Pediatrics shares the following tips for parents on how to show love for children – babies to teens and beyond — every single precious day.

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Getting kids the services they need, helping new therapists pay school loans

Children who don’t get the health services they need – such as speech therapy or mental health services – are much more likely to struggle once they enter kindergarten and more likely to need special education services.

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New rules: Head lice can go to school

They’re often a fact of life for school‑aged children. They’re inconvenient, but cause no medical harm and can be effectively treated. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) are updating guidance and treatment for head lice in the August print issue of Pediatrics. The AAP has determined that head lice are not a health hazard or [...]

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A summer birthday party at Kiwanis Wave Pool

Make your next birthday party a real splash by holding it at Kiwanis Recreation Center’s indoor wave pool and water slide! What could be better than three-foot waves and a double-spiral water slide? We’re giving away a Splash Bash Birthday Party valued at $175. It includes: 16 people, birthday child is free two-hour hosted public [...]
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Tickets to “Despicable Me 2″ sneak preview

This summer, those lovable yellow minions assemble and return to theaters when “Despicable Me 2″ opens July 3. We are sending five families (four tickets each) to a special, reserved-seating advance screening at 7pm on Thursday, June 27 at the AMC Deer Valley 30. The screening will be in Real D 3D. The film features [...]
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