Category Archives: Parenting Skills

Adenosine for the Management of Neonatal and Pediatric Supraventricular Tachycardia

Contributing Editor: Marcia L. Buck, Pharm.D.; Editorial Board: Kristi N. Hofer, Pharm.D.; Michelle W. McCarthy, Pharm.D. Introduction Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is the most common symptomatic arrhythmia of childhood, occurring in 1 in 250 to 1,000 children. In October 1989, adenosine … Continue reading

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PRENATAL TESTING – OVERVIEW

Produced by the Centre for Genetics Education. Important points • There are a number of different prenatal tests and procedures available to assess the development of the baby. Each has advantages, disadvantages and limitations • There is no test that … Continue reading

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Are We There Yet? Family Vacations with Autistic Children

Although planning a family vacation with children may make any parents pull out his or her hair, it can be a rewarding experience for everyone in the end. It is no different if you have an autistic child in the … Continue reading

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Practical Parenting – Teaching Your Child What He Needs to Learn

I received a letter today from an exasperated mom of a 20-month old and it struck a chord in me. As a mother of six (4boys, 2 girls) I’ve been there, done that – and about pulled my hair out … Continue reading

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The Major Cause of Lack of Concentration in Children

Getting distracted is normal for young children but the same can prove to be a major problem when the child grows up and is unable to concentrate on academics and school work. Lack of concentration or an inability to focus … Continue reading

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Parenting the Active Toddler

While many parents struggle to keep their toddlers away from the TV, there are others who have to deal with active toddlers who are constantly on the move and who look for avenues to attract their parents’ attention all the … Continue reading

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Improving Attention Span of Boys during Study Time

No matter what, boys will always be boys and shall be more prone to fidgeting. They tend to fiddle with things, look around and are always up to something or the other. Often this is construed as a concentration problem … Continue reading

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Handling Active Children with Consistent and Frequent Interactions

Bringing up children is not only a matter of love and being a nice parent. Extreme love and patience can actually be harmful for the child, especially if the child is aggressive, attention-seeking and rowdy. There is a need to … Continue reading

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When ADHD Takes an Ugly Turn

How to mediate bullying behaviors associated with the disorder A new Swedish study says that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly four times as likely to become bullies. Conversely, the February issue of the journal of Developmental … Continue reading

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After school safety – tips and reminders

When parents send their children to an after school program, they take it for granted their child will be safe. However, since the number of children participating in these activities has increased and considering the world we live in, it … Continue reading

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