Little kids have the funniest ideas sometimes! Here’s one that took me by surprise: Some kids think they can have only one friend at a time! Help your child make and keep friendships.
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Kids ask so many questions. Some are funny, some embarrassing! How do you answer the tough ones? Start by asking what they already know and go from there.
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Let’s face it, young kids misbehave at times. Starting from an early age they test their limits and ours. To deal with this, most parents (about 85% of us) have tried to use time-out as a discipline method.
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As fun as they are, bubble baths cause many problems, especially for young girls. In fact, we often call this “Bubble bath vaginitis!”
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Grown-ups choose what food is served; kids choose what to eat and how much. If trusted, kids will eat the right amount of food their bodies’ need. Some days kids grow more than other days. Some days they move more than other days. Growth and exercise create energy (or, calorie) needs and the body feels this need as hunger. Only the child knows when they‘re hungry.
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I saw an 11-year-old girl recently for her well-child checkup. I encouraged her mom to give the 3 standard vaccines recommended for kids this age.
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Although your 6-year-old child may seem very grown up as they head off to a day at school or to a play date without you, they still need your support very much. They’ll be developing relationships with friends and teachers, but you are their main source of companionship and affection. They’ll still want to play with you too.
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The other day as I entered my exam room to see a young child, I heard him asking his mother: “Why do I have to wear this mask, mom? I don’t want to!” We know it can be tough to get kids to wear their masks. Here are some tips that can help:
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