The world can be a lonely place without a cellphone. So lonely that some kids have trouble being by themselves or connecting with the world without a screen and touch pad. “With most teens, you can’t separate them from their phones,” said Dr. Sumru Bilge-Johnson, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Akron Children’s. “Children and teens, […]
Separation Anxiety: Making Goodbyes Easier on You and Your Child
Tearful, tantrum-filled goodbyes may be commonplace for you right now. Whether you need to leave your child with a sitter for the evening or drop her off at day care, your toddler might react by crying, clinging to you and resisting attention from others. “Separation anxiety is not easy for parents; it’s never easy to […]
5 Ways to Curb Your Preschooler’s Lying Habit
Consider this: From the other room, you hear a sudden crash and then the screech and cries from your daughter immediately following. When you run in to see what happened, you find her teapot in pieces on the floor with your son still holding the handle. When you ask your guilty preschooler if he did […]
