Feb 27, 2017
END-OF-LIFE DECISION-MAKING The pediatrician caring for a child with a life-threatening condition may encounter the challenge of having to compassionately and authoritatively assist this child and her family with end-of-life decisions. The discussion below offers...
Feb 24, 2017
Disciplinary Spanking Many parents use spanking as a form of discipline, and spanking can be an effective teaching tool when used in an appropriate manner. Pediatricians should be able to present parents with the scientific information on this topic and provide...
Feb 20, 2017
Unstructured Playtime Many children have little unstructured time, allowing less opportunity to develop their physical skills, as well as their creativity and social skills. Pediatricians can help parents see the benefits of providing free playtime, especially...
Dec 7, 2016
Discipline—Why Parents Must Be Leaders in the Family Parents desire education on behavior and developmental topics, so discipline is a natural topic for many well child visits. Pediatricians should be able to articulate a philosophy of parenting, along with specific...
Nov 16, 2016
Circumcision Pediatricians can address controversial topics—such as circumcision—with families while incorporating scientific information, as well as the parents’ unique social and cultural background. BACKGROUND Circumcision remains a controversial topic in America,...
