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Research finds that 40% of toddlers between 1 to 3 years use screens in the 30 minutes before bed and 65% of children un...
06/18/2026

Research finds that 40% of toddlers between 1 to 3 years use screens in the 30 minutes before bed and 65% of children under 14 years use screens in the 30 minutes before bedtime (Brambilla et al 2017). Nearly half of teenagers continue using screens after bedtime when they are supposed to be asleep (Gamble et al 2014).

Yet, research consistently finds that screen time in the evening hours is linked to difficulty falling asleep, less sleep overall, daytime tiredness, and increased risk for nightmares (see Lund et al., 2021 for review). In addition, screen time before bedtime may be associated with an increased risk for nightmares.

Screens around bedtime may impact sleep because they emit blue light, involve exciting or anxiety-provoking content, and may get in the way of practices known to improve sleep (consistent bedtime routine and time outside).

Swipe ➡️ for practical tips for minimizing the impact of evening screen time on sleep!

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Nearly every parent who has an additional child after their firstborn worries about how their older child will adjust to...
06/17/2026

Nearly every parent who has an additional child after their firstborn worries about how their older child will adjust to this incredibly major change in their family. Many popular books and social media accounts claim to have the method for preparing your child for the birth of a sibling, yet most are not research-based. For example, there is no research study suggesting that the baby give a present to the older child or that parents should not hold the baby when the older child enters the room, yet this is often the only advice parents get. It would be very helpful to have research-backed tips that actually acknowledge that this transition lasts beyond the point that children meet their baby siblings in the hospital!

So what can research tell us about the older sibling’s adjustment to having a new baby sibling? How hard is this transition really? Is there anything you can do as a parent to make this transition a little easier? Is there any way to help yourself as a parent through this transition?

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Vaccines, also called immunizations, are a safe and effective way to protect children from many common diseases. If pare...
06/16/2026

Vaccines, also called immunizations, are a safe and effective way to protect children from many common diseases. If parents delay or avoid child vaccinations, they can put their child—and others—at risk for potentially dangerous diseases.

Take a look at the answers to common vaccine questions from parents and if you still need more information, contact your pediatrician.

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Did you know that fluoride exists naturally in virtually all water supplies? Fluoride reduces decay by strengthening too...
06/15/2026

Did you know that fluoride exists naturally in virtually all water supplies? Fluoride reduces decay by strengthening tooth enamel. Water is “fluoridated” when a public water system adjusts the fluoride to a level known to prevent tooth decay. It doesn’t just benefit children. Adding fluoride to water helps adults, too. Drinking fluoridated water throughout the day bathes our teeth in low levels of fluoride to help them stay strong. It is a safe, effective, and affordable way to prevent tooth decay.

All information provided by The American Academy of Pediatrics: Campaign for Dental Health — https://ilikemyteeth.org

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Aluminum is used in vaccines as an adjuvant. Adjuvants enhance the immune response by allowing for lesser quantities of ...
06/12/2026

Aluminum is used in vaccines as an adjuvant. Adjuvants enhance the immune response by allowing for lesser quantities of active ingredients and, in some cases, fewer doses.

All information provided by The Vaccine Education Center — www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center

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Breastfeeding Aversion Response (BAR) is a feeling of aversion that occurs during the entire duration that the child is ...
06/11/2026

Breastfeeding Aversion Response (BAR) is a feeling of aversion that occurs during the entire duration that the child is latched (translation: mothers report that breastfeeding is exhausting or sickening, or that they feel “touched out,” angry, anxious, violated, guilty, or disconnected). This feeling is different from Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER), which involves sudden, intense negative emotions during the milk letdown. For D-MER, negative feelings only occur during letdown and the Breastfeeding Aversion Response occurs during the entire breastfeeding session.

A recent study reported the results of a survey of over 5,000 women in Australia and found that one in five women reported Breastfeeding Aversion Response. Most women (96%) who experienced breastfeeding aversion also reported challenges with breastfeeding. Yet, 82.5% of women who experience Breastfeeding Aversion Response indicated that their overall breastfeeding experience was positive (rating it as “good” or “very good”).

To read more about Breastfeeding Aversion response and other recent studies on breastfeeding, check out this week’s Parenting Translator newsletter at parentingtranslator.substack.com.

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Baby reflux is a common condition where stomach contents come back up into a baby's esophagus. Reflux usually resolves b...
06/10/2026

Baby reflux is a common condition where stomach contents come back up into a baby's esophagus. Reflux usually resolves by itself by 12-18 months. If reflux causes trouble feeding or breathing, it is called GERD. Serious complications of GERD are rare. Review this post for more information and always contact your child's pediatrician for questions or concerns.

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Biting may be distressing for parents and caregivers but it is developmentally very normal in young children. Biting is ...
06/09/2026

Biting may be distressing for parents and caregivers but it is developmentally very normal in young children. Biting is a very common behavior in toddlers and tends to peak around 13 to 30 months (Solomons & Elardo, 1991). Research suggests that almost 50% of children in childcare may be bitten by another child in a one year period (Garrard, Leland,& Smith, 1988).

Toddlers bite due to frustration, a lack of language skills, testing the boundaries, teething, or a sensory need for oral stimulation.

⭐️ So what should you do as a parent or caregiver when a child bites you or another child? ⭐️

1) Separate the biter from the bitten child and assess the bite for damage

2) Console the child who was bitten first-- to make sure they are not seriously hurt but also to avoid giving negative attention to the child who bit. You are also modeling how to show empathy when someone is hurt.

3) After consoling the victim, firmly and calmly explain to the biter the rule: “No biting others. Biting hurts.”

4) When everyone involved has calmed down, help the biter to identify the emotions that led to biting and what they could have done instead (“You were frustrated when she took your toy. Next time, you could ask her for a turn or ask a grown up for help”). Work with your child on coming up with some alternate strategies that work for them (taking deep breaths, asking for help, going to a calm down space, etc).

5) Try to prevent biting in the future by understanding what caused the biting and stepping in to help the child to use an appropriate strategy to meet their need instead (for example, saying “I need space” or chewing on a teether)

6) Do NOT bite the child to “show them how it feels”. This models aggressive behavior and increases their tendency to bite again in the future.

If you would like to introduce the idea of using coping skills instead of engaging in any type of aggression, check out the following book: “What To Do When You Feel Like Hitting” (available on Amazon and other retailers).

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06/08/2026

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends visiting an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) for the first time between ages 13-15. Some patients come to these visits with a symptom or specific question, but the goal of this visit is to allow all teenagers — those with or without concerns — to be proactive in learning about their anatomy, typical or atypical menstruation and the role of the gynecologist in the discussion of sexual or reproductive health concerns. Here is an overview of what your child can expect during their first gynecologist appointment. Always reach out do your child's doctor with any questions or concerns.

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The research on the outcomes for children who repeat a grade or are “held back” is very different from delaying the star...
06/05/2026

The research on the outcomes for children who repeat a grade or are “held back” is very different from delaying the start of school.

One million students are “held back” per year in the United States. This practice particularly impacts ethnic minorities, with retention rates of 2.7% for Black students and 1.9% for Hispanic students as compared to 1.7% for White students.

A large body of research has indicated that holding a child back in school (i.e., grade retention) is associated with poorer academic outcomes and little social-emotional benefit. While some studies have found some short-term social and academic benefits of grade retention, many of these effects fade after a few years.

Grade retention is also associated with an increased likelihood of dropping out of high school and a decreased likelihood of finishing college. Retained students are also more likely to be aggressive in adolescence. Interestingly, later grade retention (after 3rd grade) seems to have a more detrimental effect, perhaps because it has a greater impact on self-esteem as children get older.

Based on this research, most clinicians and educators advise that parents avoid holding children back or repeating a grade unless there is no other option. If your child’s school is pushing for grade retention, present them with the research and see if you can discuss other possible options.

For more information on this topic, visit parentingtranslator.substack.com to read the Parenting Translator newsletter for a deep dive on this topic (including links to all of the research)!

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