Spanking Is Ineffective and Harmful to Children, Pediatricians’ Group Says By Christina Caron, The New York Times, November 5, 2018 The American Academy of Pediatrics stated that spanking as a form or discipline is ineffective and harmful to the health and well-being of children, and to the relationship with their parents. They offered other means […]
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Some Babies Are Just Easier Than Others
Some Babies are Just Easier Than Others By Perri Klass, MD, March 14, 2016 The New York Times Dr. Klass talks about temperamental differences in children and how those differences affect parenting.
Screen Addiction Is Taking a Toll on Children
Screen Addiction Is Taking a Toll on Children by Jane E. Brody, The New York Times, July 6, 2015 American youths are plugged in and tuned out of the real world for many more hours of the day than experts consider healthy for normal development.
To Smoosh Peas Is to Learn
To Smoosh Peas Is to Learn by Perri Klass M.D., The New York Times, December 23, 2013 A study published this month found that playing with their foods is a way for toddlers to learn what they are.
Schools That Separate the Child From the Trauma
Schools That Separate the Child From the Trauma by David Bornstein, The New York Times, November 13, 2013 Punishing children for misbehavior they don’t know how to control only adds to their suffering.
Spanking’s Link to Bad Behavior
Spanking’s Link to Bad Behavior By Nicholas Bakalar, The New York Times, October 21, 2013 A new study suggests that although physical punishment may stop bad behavior in the short term, it increases the risk of long-term troubles.
Culprits in a Child’s Headaches
Culprits in a Child’s Headaches By Perri Klass M.D., The New York Times, July 8, 2013 A full story and a careful exam can determine which pains may indicate serious illness.
A Firm Grasp on Comfort
A Firm Grasp on Comfort by Perri Klass, MD The New York Times March 11,2013 Blankies and lovies — transitional object — serve a crucial purpose, easing stress as children, even young adults, come into their own.
When Anxiety Interrupts a Child’s Life
When Anxiety Interrupts a Child’s Life by Jane Brody December 17, 2012 New York Times Children may be confronted with unthinkable situations, but much of what children fear is rooted more in imagination than in reality. Comforting children seized with irrational fears can be a difficult task.