Report urges providers to prepare for dealing with impaired parents
image description here Every pediatrician will face the issue of impaired parents and caregivers at some point in their career. A recent report offers some advice on handling those situations.

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Parental stress can increase screen exposure in young kids
image description here Guidance abounds for how much screen time children should have and when they first should be given access. However, a new study indicates that parental stressors can have an impact on when and how much very young children are exposed to media and screens.

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