Kids Considered™
The Importance of Gratitude for Families
Did you know that children who are more grateful are happier and healthier? In this episode, we discuss specific strategies that parents can use in order to have their children think more deeply about being grateful.
Read MoreCoronavirus-Focus on Opening Schools-Special Update Edition 17 February 2021
In this special episode, we discuss the impact of school closures on children and families including suboptimal learning via distance, nutritional and behavioral challenges, the impact on parents, and more.
Read MoreHeart Murmurs
Heart murmurs are extremely common in childhood, and the vast majority of these are innocent childhood murmurs.
Read MoreChildren and Cycling Safety
This episode is all about cycling. We discuss questions on common sense cycling safety rules that every child should know, how to safely bike to school, common cycling injuries, and how to get started early.
Read MorePotty Training
Potty training is an important developmental milestone. Many children will obtain day time continence by 24-36 months, and nighttime continence follows later, usually by age 6.
Read MorePreparing For Medical Procedures
Some children are fearful about going to the doctor’s office or procedures such as routine immunizations or stitches. We discuss several conventional and alternative techniques to minimize pain and lesson fear.
Read MoreNightmares—Causes & Cures
Most children will experience nightmares, and other sleep disorders such as night terrors and sleepwalking occur less frequently.
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