I just attended a 4.5 hour session hearing from some of the leading experts in the field of media use and children. All the speakers were insightful and engaging…plus to they shared some very practical tips and strategies! Today the AAP released updated guidelines on children’s media use, called Media and Young Minds. What I …
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#AAP16 Screens and the Developing Brain: Dr. Dimitri Christakis
Our children are growing up in the iWorld. Media, screens are not all created equal. We need to understand the environment in which our children and teens are growing and learning..media is part of the air and water they are exposed to. There are 3 key neurocognitive functions to understand when thinking about media use …
#AAP16 Media Use and Children’s Health: Introduction & Dr. Michael Rich
Day 1: American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition #AAP16 I am really excited about this conference! I have been offline for a while, but will use this National Conference to get back to blogging. I am attending a wonderful session about how Electronic Media is Transforming Our Patients’ health. The speakers include: David …
Why exposures like domestic violence & trauma are important to ask about
As a behavioral pediatrician, I see children with behavior problems. Kids with aggression, kids who have been kicked out of multiple daycares or schools, and kids who are not doing well at home or school. One of the things I always look for are clues as to WHY. Behaviors, while stressful, are not a diagnosis. They …
Helping parents find their voice: The Let’s Chat ADHD Project
I had the pleasure of working with a WONDERFUL group of parent and child volunteers for the past two years that has finally resulted in this awesome project. I cannot wait to share…but first, let me back up. THE PROBLEM Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is a common neurobehavioral condition that starts in childhood. About …
2016 AAP Legislative Conference recap
What a great legislative conference! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) really does a wonderful job training up pediatricians, family advocates and affiliate members who wish to take action and do what they can to be a voice for kids. I wanted to do one last post to reflect on the 25th Annual AAP Legislative conference …
We can all become advocates for child health
Have you ever just stopped and thought, “Wow, what an awesome day that was?” I had one of those days today. It reminded me of the importance of allotting time to re-charge. For me, this time was at day 1 of the 25th Annual American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Legislative Conference in Washington DC. There was …
Pediatricians unite!
On the eve of the 25th annual American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Department of Federal Affairs, I am already feeling giddy about the coming 3 days. This will be my first time attending the full 3-day conference dedicated to training up pediatricians who want to learn valuable skills to effectively advocate for child health. The …
Twitter Chats: a way to connect with families in real time
I am participating RIGHT NOW in the Twitter Chat “Talking is Learning” hosted by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Healthy Children & Too Small to Fail”. Join in the chatter on Twitter to learn some great tips on how parents can encourage children’s healthy development. Topics will include brain, language and social-emotional development. I have …
How to Partner with your Child’s Teacher
When kids are struggling, either with academics or socially, parents often need to partner with their child’s teacher/daycare provider to understand the facts. Parents will also need to enlist their help as they move forward to uncover the cause of the challenges. It is important to know that as parents, YOU are your child’s best …