What's the greatest source of conflict between teens and adults? Teens are often looking for independence before their parents think they're ready. Professor Matt Sanders, founder of Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), advises parents to use their …
What should you pack for the hospital when you give birth? Kimberly Bass, a registered nurse at Palms West Hospital, says that most necessities will be provided by the hospital, but mothers can bring any toiletries such as cosmetics that will help th …
Frustrated by your child refusing to eat at meals? Professor Matt Sanders, founder of Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), encourages families to view mealtime as not only about nutrition, but also about social interactions. Parents can use mealtim …
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) provides innovative parenting support, customized to meet the needs of all families. Triple P has helped approximately 4 million children and families worldwide and is used in more than 25 countries. The founder …
You need to lead with your ears as a parent, according to Dr. Xavier Amador, a psychologist and founder of the LEAP Foundation. Parents can help improve their child's mental health by avoiding assumptions, putting down the screens, turning off the TV …
Calming a fussy baby can be difficult, especially for new parents who are exhausted. Pediatrician Mariana Glusman explains that the best things parents can do is to be emotionally and physically present by holding, rocking, talking and even singing t …
Founded by Professor Matt Sanders, Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) is a program that provides parents with practical tools, tips and guidance to deal with everyday issues when raising a child. The program offers strategies to help parents addre …
Professor Matt Sanders, founder of Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), encourages new parents to approach parenting with an openness to learn and to not take parenting education for granted. Parents can actively seek out education and tips on topi …
Many parents don't realize how stressful and tiring it can be to raise a child until they become parents. Professor Matt Sanders, founder of Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), reminds parents that team work can help ease the challenges of parenti …
St. Mary's Medical Center classifies its neonatal unit as levels 1, 2 and 3. Director of the neonatal unit, Alberto Tano M.D., explains that the newborn babies who require little observation are classified as level 1. Level 2 is for babies who are bo …
Toddlers sleep less than newborn babies. While a baby needs 18-20 hours of sleep, a toddler needs 12-15 hours of sleep a day to support healthy developmental milestones during early childhood. Pediatrician Mariana Glusman notes that as babies become …
Crying is how babies communicate that they are hungry, sleepy, want to be held, have a dirty diaper, or are in pain. Noelle Stewart, medical director at C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics, encourages parents to look for signs from their baby. If a ba …
If you are pregnant, it's important to monitor your blood pressure to avoid preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a disorder that can occur when a woman's blood pressure rises dangerously high. A new mom also could develop the condition up to six weeks after …
Seeing the smile of their baby is one of the best feelings for new parents. Pediatrician Mariana Glusman shares that while a baby might appear to be smiling within a couple of weeks after birth, this is merely the child's facial movements being misin …
Many new parents struggle with how often to feed their baby. When a child is only a few weeks or months old, he/she should be fed every 2-3 hours during the day. At night, babies might go without eating for longer periods of time, on average every 4- …
Taking antibiotics is not always necessary when dealing with an illness such as the common cold. Jose F. Vazquez, assistant chief medical officer at Florida Community Health Centers, encourages children to drink plenty of fluids and to eat easy-to-sw …
Holly Mandich, RN clinical manager at Wellington Regional Medical Center, walks parents through the steps of giving their newborns their first bath. Use lukewarm water, baby soap and a sponge to give a gentle bath to an infant. Since it is best to ke …
Toilet training can be tough for parents. Professor Matt Sanders, founder of Tiple P (Positive Parenting Program), recommends not to rush it. To learn more parenting tips, contact Triple P at Palm Beach County's Parent-Child Center at (561) 841-3500 …
Bullying is on the minds of a lot of children and parents. Professor Matt Sanders of Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) shares strategies with parents that can help their children prevent and cope with bullying. To prevent bullying, parents can en …
Palm Beach Children's Hospital staff puts an extra emphasis on helping patients and families cope with the unfamiliarity of medical procedures and staying in the hospital. Brittany Angulo, a Child Life clinical coordinator at the hospital, shares str …
A baby can start recognizing their mother's voice as soon as they are born. Pediatrician Mariana Glusman says that research has shown that words read to babies when they are in the womb are words they prefer to hear after birth. A baby not only recog …
Consistent parenting helps parents ensure they're reinforcing the behaviors, values and skills they want to foster in their children. Professor Matt Sanders, founder of Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), recommends that parents have conversations …
Similar to a wellness checkup, dental care check-ups are important for a young child's oral health. Children have their baby teeth from about 6 years of age to about 11-12 years of age. Robert Rotella, a dentist at C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics, …
Inconsistent parenting can confuse children. Professor Matt Sanders, founder of Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), discusses how a caregiver's unpredictable behavior can make it difficult for a child to regulate their emotions and behaviors. Chil …
What can parents do to make sure they are working as a team? Professor Matt Sanders, founder of Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), recommends that parents not only have a discussion together, but also attend a joint parenting program to determine …
Professor Matt Sanders, founder of the Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), recommends that divorced parents focus on consistent parenting. Even if their child experiences inconsistencies when looked after by multiple caregivers, creating a consist …
Unfortunately, the advent of technology has created more distracted parenting and has affected parent-child relationships. The phenomenon involves distraction that parents experience due to spending long hours on their smartphones or other electronic …
What are the symptoms of a common cold? The most common symptoms are nasal congestion, a runny or stuffy nose, sniffles and coughing. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if a child has an allergy or a bad cold. While allergies often cause the sniff …
Learning to talk is an exciting milestone for babies and their parents. Some children start saying a few words around 12 months, and many others don't speak until they are closer to 18 months old. Noelle Stewart, medical director at C.L. Brumback Pri …
Holly Mandich, a registered nurse clinical manager at Wellington Regional Medical Center, lists various reasons that a baby could appear fussy and offers tips on handling it. The mother can begin with checking for a dirty diaper, and then picking up …
Tired of yelling at your child? It is easy for parents to fall into an escalation trap where they raise their voices to make their children cooperate, but in doing so, this requires more shouting moving forward. Founder of Triple P (Positive Parentin …
When giving antibiotics to a child, pay extra close attention to the instructions written on the label. For example, if your child is prescribed an antibiotic dosage of a teaspoon, you must ensure the child is getting the equivalent of 5 millimeters …
To new parents adjusting to their new baby, it may seem like babies fuss constantly and never sleep. Pediatrician Dr. Mariana Glusman explains that babies actually sleep for 18-20 hours per day. Babies tend to sleep in short bursts, creating the illu …
Taking a breastfeeding class as part of prenatal care is helpful to prepare mothers for what to expect after their baby's birth. Gina Johnson, a registered nurse at Wellington Regional Medical Center, advises mothers to look for their babies' cues to …
Children today are more dependent on technology and use smartphones and computers more than any previous generation. Therefore, finding the right balance between screen time and physical activity is important for parents. Professor Matt Sanders, foun …
Annual check-ups help prevent children from getting sick. Dr. Jose F. Vazquez, assistant chief medical officer at Florida Community Health Centers, tells parents to have their preschoolers and older children seen every year for their physicals. Durin …
Few things are more embarrassing than watching your child have a public meltdown. Professor Matt Sanders, founder of Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), advises parents to set ground rules and discuss what it means to be well behaved when in publi …
Dr. Jose F. Vazquez, assistant chief medical officer at Florida Community Health Centers, encourages parents to choose a pediatrician that they feel comfortable with looking after the health of their child. For all parents and especially working pare …
If a violent activity such as a school shooting happens, should you bring it up to your child? Professor Matt Sanders, founder of Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), advised parents to first give their child the opportunity to bring up the event a …
Doctors highly recommend you get your child an annual flu vaccination. Dr. Jose F. Vazquez of he Florida Community Health Centers says you can get your child vaccinated as early as six months old. Children who are under 9 years old and receiving the …
Why is it important to choose a pediatrician before a baby is born? Kim Masterson, director of the NICU at Wellington Regional Hospital, recommends families find a pediatrician in advance of giving birth so that the doctor can follow up with the newb …
Dr. Lori Sevald, the chair of the obstetrics and gynecology department at St. Mary's Medical Center, discusses the importance of prenatal care when it comes to a healthy birth. Most hospitals provide mothers with prenatal education classes to familia …
A baby's brain grows from interactions with their environment and their caregivers. Babies are born with about a hundred billion neurons, which reduces to almost 50 percent by the time they reach adulthood. Such a high quantity of brain cells during …
Do charts, stickers or rewards work when it comes to getting your child to behave? Professor Matt Sanders, founder of Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), states that the most important way to motivate children is by using verbal rewards and encour …
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies are exclusively breastfed until they are at least six months old. Kim Masterson, the director of the NICU at Wellington Regional Medical Center, details how breastmilk helps with the baby's gr …
Swaddling is wrapping an infant in a cloth to restrict movement of their limbs, which is believed to help sooth them and help them sleep better. Holly Mandich, RN clinical manager at Wellington Regional Medical Center, demonstrates how to swaddle a b …
Kimberly Bass, a registered nurse at Palms West Hospital, walks mothers through the activities that take place in the hospital after birth. First, mothers will bond with their babies through skin-to-skin interactions and nursing. Babies are given a b …
How do you stop a child from hitting or being aggressive? Professor Matt Sanders of Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) advises parents to not only discipline the child for their actions, but to also teach the child other ways to deal with conflict …
