You’ve probably heard of mindfulness, but did you know that practicing mindfulness can be valuable for young children and teens? Kids who learn mindfulness not only show improved patience but also better grades in school! Dr. Lisa Ryan talks about mindfulness, what it is, and how mindfulness exercises could benefit your family. Plus, 5 tips
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Knowing how to address problems and regain control before a situation arise is a parenting skill that will make life easier and improve your relationships. The behavior skill of Preventive Teaching shows you how to address problems before the rise by anticipating what will happen and being proactive in addressing it. PREVENTIVE TEACHING While we
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Help your young athlete prepare for running, whether for cross country, track, 5K or a fun run! Developed by pediatric sports medicine specialists from the Washington University and St. Louis Children’s Young Athlete Center, the program focuses on 10 stretching and strengthening exercises to improve flexibility, strength and endurance of the muscles used for running.
What is Autism? An Autism diagnosis is overwhelming and this video is to give parents information. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition related to brain development that affects how a person perceives and socializes with others. An Autism meaning also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behavior. The “spectrum” in the name refers to
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The metered dose inhaler is the most common device used when taking asthma related medicines. Watch how to properly use a metered dose inhaler for asthma relief and get helpful tips on taking care of your inhaler. This video is an excerpt from the DVD Living With Asthma: A Guide to Controlling Your Asthma, produced
Have you wondered what the secret is to how to get a child to listen and follow instructions? We know! It’s the behavior skill of Following Instructions. Following Instructions teaches a child to hear what you’re asking them to do, complete what they’ve been asked, and report back when it is done. How to follow
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At St. Louis Children’s Hospital, clinicians are specially trained to make a child’s experience as comfortable as possible. In many cases, we apply “ouchless” techniques to ease patients’ fears and limit pain. We use medications and distraction techniques to safely and effectively comfort patients, resulting in better cooperation and more accurate and thorough assessments. Learn
Kids chore charts are a positive parenting tool parents can use to reduce stress and chaos, teach responsibility and consequences, and increase self-confidence. http://www.smarterparenting.com/blog/single/how-to-make-kids-chore-charts-work If chore charts are so effective, why don’t more parents use them? It’s because parents don’t know how to make chore charts work. They try them once, they don’t work, and
Apparently, time out is the new spanking – and unfortunately it can pack just as much punch. Dr Dan Siegel and Dr Tina Payne Bryson have taught me, in “No Drama Discipline”, of the peaceful parenting approach that is “Time in” – sitting with your child through their distress. Here’s what it is and how
I have two kids – and I’ve faced the battle twice. I have to go back to work while still nursing. What happens if the baby simply won’t take a bottle? Here are my tips for easing the transition. Visit Children’s MomDocs (a blog by mom physicians at St Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University
What is PTSD? Post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD definition is a mental condition that develops after exposure to a terrifying event or events where someone feels they are in grave physical danger. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) Everyone will experience traumatic events and most will recover. Someone with PTSD relives the traumatic experience over and
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St. Louis Children’s Hospital patient, Lorelai, performing her own version of Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ #ShakeItOffLorelai Show Lorelai some support by “liking” this video and leaving a comment below. Learn more about St. Louis Children’s Hospital – Find a Physician, Get Directions, Request an Appointment, See current ER Wait Times http://www.stlouischildrens.org Want to hear
ChoreMonster is an app designed to make chores fun for kids. Does this app really make chores fun? Watch our review and visit our website for more information about this and other apps: http://www.smarterparenting.com/
Help! My kids won’t sleep – some thoughts on creating a peaceful and effective bedtime. Sign up to my email list here: www.theparentingjunkie.com #peacefulparenting VLOG, BOOK & TOY RECOMMENDATIONS HERE: www.theparentingjunkie.com F A C E B O O K: (Cuz I post inspiring, uplifting things there!) http://www.facebook.com/theparentingj… FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/parentingjunkie Huge peace and
Thomas and Quinton share a very special bond at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Both boys used a Berlin Heart as they awaited heart transplant. Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady, the director of cardiothoracic surgery at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses how this kind of “assist” technology, that wasn’t around decades ago, has dramatically improved the experience and