Sound Beach Pediatrics

1 day ago

Bullying can be very harmful to children and teens and is something that's extremely important to address. Kids with disabilities are especially vulnerable to being bullied. As a parent, you can help your child stand up to bullying. Check out these 4 tips here.

"Three vital elements to a child's strong sense of self are: a belief that no one can strip them of their own sense of dignity and worth; an understanding that they can control how they respond to a bully; and a refusal to get down in the mud and bully back."

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Four Ways to Teach Your Kid to Stand Up to Bullying

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When a bully is in your child's life, there are four things you can do to help your child regain control and stand up to bullying.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

5 days ago

It’s #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and #NationalSuicidePreventionWeek. It’s always important to be aware of the factors that put kids at risk for suicide and be aware of what they’re feeling. Here are 10 things families can do to prevent suicide and help their kids cope with what they’re struggling with.

“If your teenager's behavior has you concerned, don't wait to contact your pediatrician. Contact a local mental health provider who works with children to have your child or youth evaluated as soon as possible so that your son or daughter can start therapy or counseling if he or she is not in danger of self-harm. However, call your local mental health crisis support team or go to your local emergency room if you think your child is actively suicidal and in danger of self-harm.”

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10 Things Parents Can Do to Prevent Suicide

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Video - Here are ten things parents can do to help prevent suicide and let their children know they are there to help.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

1 week ago

If you notice your child has a short attention span or gets distracted easily, it doesn't necessarily mean they have ADHD. While these are common symptoms of ADHD, they can also be a result of other attention problems. Read this article for info on some of the things that can cause trouble with paying attention and how to determine if your child has ADHD.

"When a child seems to be looking everywhere but at the pages of the book she is supposed to be reading, another possible cause is that she has a learning disorder.

Children with undiagnosed dyslexia might fidget with frustration or feel ashamed that they can’t seem to do what the other kids can do, and be intent on covering that fact up.

If a child struggling with math, he might welcome distractions that allow him to think about something else, or avoid completing the assignment."

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Not All Attention Problems Are ADHD

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Learn that not all attention problems are ADHD. How to tell whether trouble paying attention is caused by something else, including anxiety or depression.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

2 weeks ago

Excessive noise is usually the biggest reason behind hearing loss in children. The good news is that it can be prevented! Read this article for info on how to protect your child's hearing and signs of hearing loss. At your child's well check visit, we screen for both hearing and vision.

"One early sign of excessive noise is ringing in the ears, but most people with hearing loss never realize it’s happening because it’s slowly progressive. If you notice your child asking “what” more often or complaining that the television is too quiet when others hear it well, it is a good idea to have their hearing tested."

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Hearing Loss in Kids - Quest for Health KC

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Most of us associate hearing loss with old age, but it's increasingly common for children and teens to suffer from hearing loss. Hearing loss can be due to many things that are difficult to control, s...