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Pediatric House Calls is a collection of medical and parenting advice articles from a pediatrician's "inside" perspective.  All are written in a down to earth, conversational style punctuated with many examples and stories from years of medical practice and caring for infants, children and adolescents. This section of articles deal with the many and varied "little things" that parents must do to "Raise em Right" and make their chidren independent, competent and compassionate members of society. I've heard it said that in the allocation of time many people become so occupied dealing with all the "monkeys on their backs" that they don't make time to ever handle all of the "gorrillas in the basement." This section is about the "gorrillas" of parenting that are so often neglected; but, which are bound and determined to sneak in and attack our children when we are busily occupied "swatting monkeys." Articles include:

    In the "Raisin' em Right" section:
  1. Teaching Children and Teens to Be Achievers — This article is about teaching Children and Teens to Be Achievers in society; givers not just takers; striving to accomplish all that they can.
  2. Attitudes - Unintentional Learning — This article is about the 'unintentional' things we all teach our children; where do their attitudes come from? – unintentional learning – You REALLY need to read this one!
  3. Children's Self Esteem — The development of 'self-worth' - or its destruction.
  4. Before you Know It - When Did That Happen? — Examples of problems developing so slowly, and children growing so rapidly, that you don't recognize they are there.
  5. Just A Part Time Kid - Part 1 — This article is about the effect that divorce has on children and teens. A boy in his parents divorce claims that he is just a 'part time kid'
  6. Just A Part Time Kid - Part 2 — This article is about how parents can ameliorate the stress that their divorce is having on their children. A boy in his parents divorce claims that he is just a 'part time kid'
  7. Feeling - A Special Sense — five senses' in school; but 'feeling' is another sense for them which is just as important in their lives.
  8. Healing Hugs - Sometimes the Bese Medicine — Healing Hugs are Sometimes the Bese Medicine for an 'ailing' child. The 'tender touch' can bring out the best in relationships.
  9. Choosing a name for children — A childs name can have a life long effect on the child. Some are not-so-good.
  10. Being Able To Read — Being able to read may make all the difference in a childs life. Reading well may mean a life full of sucess, yet it is often overlooked by busy parents, especially if they weren't read to by their own parents.
  11. Instilling Concern and Respect For Others In Children and Adolescents (teens) — Parents don't start out to raise a thief or delinquent; nor does a child set such activities as their lifes goals. So what happened, and what can we do to 'give it our best shot'?
  12. School PHOBIA — Is it normal for a child NOT to want to go to school? What happens when their 'Want's' become reality, and what can be done?
  13. Sibling Rivalry — Do siblings have to 'rival'? Why they do it and what you can do about it is the subject of this article.
  14. Stress in Children — Unheard of in days past, childhood stress can be debilitating. Causes such as "manipulation," "inadequate closure" and "inordinate expectations" are discussed as things to control.
  15. Traveling With Children – a Secret Weapon — Have you ever considered using some "traveling time" as a "secret parenting weapon" – it can be, if you travel with a "theme".
  16. When Children Travel Alone — Children traveling alone are much more common now than in years past. What should a parent do to keep them safe, and sane?
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Medical information herein is not meant to treat any specific patient.  It is for informational purposes only to assist in effectively parenting infants, children, and adolescents.  The period of infancy, childhood and adolescence is a unique time requiring a good relationship with a trusted pediatrician.