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June 14, 2023
You may be their doctor, but you’re also likely a stranger to your youngest patients. Normalizing their difficult reaction to you at visits can help parents to understand that stranger anxiety is a normal part of development and to respond sensitively to a child’s distress.
Read moreJune 7, 2023
It’s hard to get toddlers to cooperate with sunscreen. Try recommending that parents play a game by asking them to pick which body part to start with, and which to do next. Giving choices not only promotes autonomy, but can increase toddler compliance with frustrating tasks.
Read moreMay 24, 2023
When children are accidentally insulting or rude, parents often turn to shaming. Instead, remind parents to separate what children say or do from who they are. While explaining why something may be hurtful, parents can reassure their child that it’s OK to make mistakes, and that they’re loved unconditionally.
Read moreMay 10, 2023
As you bid farewell to a caregiver today, try offering praise based on something you witnessed in the visit. Leaving them on a high note inspires confidence, helps them recognize what to do more of, and builds their connection to you and the healthcare team.
Read moreMay 3, 2023
Most parents expect infants to cry - but may be surprised by their own emotions. Supporting maternal mental health is an important part of a pediatric provider's role, as postpartum depression and anxiety impact the safety and health of both the mother and child.
Read moreApril 26, 2023
Medicine may be a serious business, but a little silliness can model flexibility, critical thinking and problem solving for your patients. So brush up on those improv skills and try your hand at a few silly moments in a visit soon.
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