Apr 5, 2017
Becoming a Family Parents of newborns focus all their attention on their baby, while often neglecting their own relationship. Pediatricians can use the one-month well child visit to encourage parents to renew their relationship as they focus on their family and...
Mar 8, 2017
Single Parenting Single parents face additional challenges as they seek to be both father and mother to their children. Pediatricians can assist single parents by providing helpful information on parenting, as well as parental “dating guidelines” that will help...
Mar 7, 2017
Prenatal or Postnatal Visit Because the birth of a newborn can create challenges in the marital relationship, pediatricians can take advantage of the prenatal visit to provide information that will help parents navigate this major life change as smoothly as possible....
Mar 7, 2017
Internet Safety Internet access is readily available, often fairly anonymous, and offers information that is constantly changing and enticing—all features that make the Internet a source of possible danger and even addiction. Parental involvement is crucial to ensure...
Mar 2, 2017
Family Meal Importance The benefits of the family meal are numerous and provide enhanced academic, emotional, and physical well-being for children. Pediatricians can use well child visits to promote this healthy habit. BACKGROUND Current research shows that a third of...
