Can your child be addicted to their phone? It may seem like it at times. Their eyes are glued to the screen, barely looking up as they walk through the house, begrudgingly giving you a one-word answer to your question. They get uptight with the mere suggestion that they put the phone down. They have […]
Why did I decide to become a pediatrician? The idea first occurred to me when I was in sixth or seventh grade. My pediatrician was Dr. Williams, the son of the famous poet and physician, William Carlos Williams. I was extremely upset after I went and saw his partner, Dr. Martin, who told me that […]
Before the advent of today’s technology, a bully was defined as a person who frightens, hurts, or threatens a smaller and/or weaker person. Cyberbullying has altered this traditional definition because it is a form of bullying that occurs using technology like computers, cell phones, and iPads. Since the bullies don’t have to be physically present, […]
Designate screen free zones in the home. Keep cell phones and computers out of bedrooms since it is very hard for children to resist talking, texting, or surfing the web at night when their parents go to sleep. End digital screen use one hour before bedtime. Set limits on the number of hours for digital […]
Limiting screen time, including television, computers, and smart phones is important in order to provide opportunities for children to grow and develop in other areas. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting all screen time to less than 2 hours a day to encourage activities like exercise, reading and the development of interpersonal communication and […]
“Raised by a single mother, I know first-hand the importance of being encouraged to be the very best that I could be. My mom devoted her life to teaching me that lesson and I have devoted mine to inspiring my daughter, as well as the youth that I work with to do the same. I […]