Screen Time for Kids: 5 Smart Ways to Set Boundaries
Rethinking screen time for kids means focusing on quality, balance, and context. Here’s how to set age-appropriate boundaries that support healthy habits.
Toothbrushing Tips for Young Children
From the American Academy of Pediatrics; Each child has different skills and needs that can guide parents in helping him or her brush. Tips to Help Young Children Practice Brushing & Make It A Good Experience: Choosing a toothbrush. Use a … Read more
Safe Sleep – Latest Guidelines
Sleep is a common concern for all parents – from birth even through our college kids. We want to make sure our kids are getting enough sleep at the right time, and hopefully getting a little for ourselves as well. … Read more
Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS)
Southwest Pediatric Associates is happy to announce we are now able to provide prescriptions for controlled substances through electronic prescription to your pharmacy. These are sent similarly to any other electronic prescription, but with additional security measures as required by … Read more
Autism Night Before Christmas
Autism Night Before Christmas by Cindy Waeltermann Twas the Night Before Christmas And all through the house The creatures were stirring Yes, even the mouse We tried melatonin And gave a hot bath But the holiday jitters They always distract … Read more
It Gets Better
Sometimes we have just a great story that’s worth sharing. One of our moms, Erin, a patient of Dr. Wagner, was kind enough to provide this blog entry to encourage moms of babies that have a rough start – the … Read more
ADHD Treatment Reduces Substance Abuse
I think that parents and pediatricians always want to avoid intervention if possible – such as avoiding antibiotics for that very mild ear infection. But we also want to avoid skipping treatment for kids who could really benefit. ADHD is … Read more
ADHD Tools
I have stumbled on a tool kit that I find pretty helpful – I think it’s worth sharing. I am always very cautious about suggesting materials put out by pharmaceutical companies. We all ought to be a cautious about … Read more
Tantrums: Why & What to Do
Your child is kicking and screaming and causing a scene in the middle of the grocery store, all because they can’t have a special type of cereal. This is the type of situation that most parents fear. Why is my … Read more
TV & Your Kids
There is a lot about television that concerns me, especially the passive nature of TV viewing. The next time your child watches TV, look at him instead of the screen and ask yourself, “What is he doing?” or perhaps more … Read more
How I Do Time Out
My style as a parent is to read everything I can get my hands on, pick and choose what makes sense to me and then stick with what works after putting it into practice. Not everybody does that, though, and … Read more
Ready for Kindergarten?
All you need to know to prepare yourself and your little one for “big school” Kindergarten is a HUGE step for you and your child. Ensure that your child is prepared for the transition by joining us for this 2 … Read more
