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How to avoid distracted parenting

In her blog post, Children’s National Hospital psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, gives parents tips on how to avoid distracted parenting.

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Is your child’s temper more than a tantrum?

Temper tantrums that may be cause for concern are more likely to happen without a clear trigger or “out of the blue.”

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Helping your kids cope with a traumatic event

It is important to understand how to help kids cope with a traumatic event, whether they are directly affected by the event, or indirectly affected through media exposure.

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Are fitness trackers good for children?

There’s no denying that fitness trackers can help track children’s activity levels, but there are downsides to them too.

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Screen addiction: How much is too much?

Because of the different ways children use screens, there is no set number of hours that qualifies as a screen addiction.