Category: Parenting

How to Help Your Child on the Topic of Weight Loss

Posted on September 17, 2019 by PediatricCare of Northern VA in Parenting

As adults we find it pretty difficult to talk about weight loss with a best friend or close relative. Should you say something to encourage them to drop a few pounds, or should you say nothing? How exactly can you help, or should you even try? Now imagine this is your own child. How to help your child on the topic of weight loss is like walking a tightrope, but we have a few tips to help you keep your balance when approaching this tricky subject.

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How to Handle Head Lice

Posted on August 19, 2019 by PediatricCare of Northern VA in Parenting, Pediatrics

Your little one gets home from school and is scratching their head aggressively. Then you get the call that head lice is spreading…

It sounds like the beginning of a nightmare, but it’s very common! The most important part is understanding what you need to know to get through the next few weeks.

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Supportive Tips for Parents During Their Child’s Transition Through Puberty

Posted on July 18, 2019 by PediatricCare of Northern VA in Parenting

Remember the “terrible twos” and the frustrations that came with that period? If this is your first experience with a child going through puberty, get ready for the “terrible tweens.”

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How to Tell If Your Child’s Aggression Is Normal or Needs to Be Addressed

Posted on June 12, 2019 by PediatricCare of Northern VA in Parenting, Pediatrics

Most of us have seen a child in a grocery store throwing a temper tantrum or being downright obnoxious and unruly. Do we immediately blame the parents for allowing this to continue, or do we have sympathy for their situation?

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6 Ways You May Be Inhibiting Your Child’s Potty Training Progress

Posted on January 31, 2019 by PediatricCare of Northern VA in Parenting, Pediatrics

The first thing to remember about your child’s potty training is that they are a child, and YOU are the adult, the parent, the older and wiser one. If you have ever observed another parent trying to unsuccessfully train their child to go to the potty, it might have been hard to tell who’s who.

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