What’s the difference between punishments and (natural) consequences? Why peaceful parents strive not to use punishments? 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
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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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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.
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IN THIS ARTICLE Does your child love music? Is the toy guitar their favorite thing to play with every day? If yes, it could be time to take their interest forward by introducing them to a real guitar. But should you get them a real one? Maybe yes, if you think their interest in the
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👇Your Perfect Zodiac Flowers According To Your Sign » Read Now! 👇 Password recovery This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Yes, there are even zodiac flowers to match up to your sign. Your zodiac sign relates to the month you were born. No doubt you’re aware
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First-of-its-kind study had Worchester youths create their own narratives about reducing sugary drink consumption, successfully leading to behavior changes and preventing excess weight gain. A new pilot study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researchers is the first to use youth-produced narratives to empower youth to reduce sugary drink consumption and obesity
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Yale investigators have shown that the combination of a vaccine and a medicated cream is a promising strategy to dramatically reduce the recurrence of genital herpes. Their study, co-led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, was published in the journal npj Vaccines. Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
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Though food allergy affects more than 4.8 million children in the United States, no approved preventative treatments currently exist. While experimental desensitization strategies are available in research settings, people with food allergies must avoid known allergens and are advised to carry injectable epinephrine to prevent potentially life-threatening allergic reactions caused by accidental exposures. To help
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Cradle cap is a very common skin condition in babies. Gentle oils, massage, and shampooing will usually help the appearance of this benign condition. Cradle cap is a form of the skin condition seborrheic dermatitis that affects babies. It is not usually anything to worry about and will typically clear up on its own. Cradle
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Mothers of young children with autism who focus on improving the quality of their own relationship skills–as opposed to teaching developmental skills to their children–experience dramatic improvements in their level of parenting stress and depression. That’s according to a new research study involving Case Western Reserve University. The study, co-authored by Gerald Mahoney, the Verna
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Parents everywhere know and understand the struggle of the shoe department and tiny feet. Which shoes are the best options for growing feet? How can we trust that these shoes will not be uncomfortable or hinder foot development? Sometimes, this task can be daunting and stressful, but See Kai Run has met this parenting challenge
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Encouragement for Moms (8 Minutes to a Better Day!) The Parenting Junkie gives affirmations to mothers today! Need words of encouragements for moms? This week’s videos gives lots of encouragement for moms and words of encouragement for mothers. Inspirational quotes for moms can help us start our day off right! And don’t forget to share
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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
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Strictly speaking, it is not possible to get pregnant from anal sex. However, if semen enters the vagina at any point, pregnancy can occur. The chance of becoming pregnant from anal sex alone is small, but there is still a possibility — especially if people are engaging in other sexual activities. There are many myths
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The Food and Drugs Administration have approved Strattera and Vyvanse to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adults. Strattera (atomoxetine) and Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) have different mechanisms of action to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Strattera is a nonstimulant drug while Vyvanse is a stimulant. There are some differences in their side effects,
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A novel palliative care intervention developed at Children’s National Health System for caregivers of children and adolescents with rare diseases has shown preliminary success at helping families talk about potentially challenging medical decisions before a crisis occurs. Our goal was to find out if it the tools we’ve developed are feasible and not too burdensome
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