Summer 2009 Strong Pediatric Practice Newsletter Issue 59
Welcome to the 59th issue of the Strong Parenting Corner
Pediatric Practice Newsletter! This
newsletter is designed to provide useful
-Reflections on Being a Parent-
information about health and safety. We
will also include updates about changes
in our office.
Please share your ideas with us!
Clinic Update
New Faces on AC6!
Please join us in welcoming:
Take care of yourself physically and emotionally.
Take time to exercise, read, nap, or work on a special
project to recharge your batteries.
You are a mirror for your children. They believe what
you say about them. Use words that help, not hurt.
Respect children and use a courteous tone. Respect
Nutrition Corner brings respect.
Tips for Healthier Living Children are never too old to be told they are loved.
Say it or write it in a note that your child can keep.
Give your child chores around the house. It helps build
cooperation and responsibility.
Rules help children feel secure. Without limits
children do not know where they stand or what they are
supposed to do.
Help children feel good about their successes with
‘you’ messages. Instead of “I am proud of you,” try
Food is not Love! “You really worked hard at that. I bet that makes you
feel proud.”
Find better ways to say “I love you.” When foods are
used to reward kids and show affection, kids may start If you are feeling overwhelmed with the demands of
using food to cope with stress or other emotions. Offer. parenting, please talk with your child’s provider or
hugs, praise, and attention instead of food treats. someone you trust. The Parent Helpline is also available
throughout New York, 24-hours a day, in English and
Spanish, at 1-800-342-7472.
From http://www.preventchildabuseny.org/parents.shtml
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Gun-related injuries and deaths are a real possibility in our
Remember to have your children wear their helmet
children's lives. The American Academy of Pediatrics says when biking or riding a scooter.
that the best way to prevent gun-related injuries and deaths is
to remove guns from homes. When this is not the case, and
there is a gun in the home, adults are responsible for keeping
the gun(s) locked up so that children cannot get near them.
Project ChildSafe provides free gun locks at special fairs or
through the police department.
Teach your children about gun safety. It is important for each
child to know that a real gun is never a toy, and that
sometimes it is hard to know the difference. Teach your
children NEVER to touch a gun found in your home or in a
friend or relatives' home. The Eddie Eagle Program,
sponsored by the NRA teaches kids what to do if they come
across any type of gun:
Always supervise children around water, pools and
Stop
lakes.
Don't Touch
Remove Yourself From the Area and Tell an Adult
Supervise the children and let them know that if they have a
concern about guns they can come to you.
"Even though there may not be an official curfew in
Rochester, parents need to supervise their children, especially
at night. We want them all to stay safe!"
Policy Update – Arrival Time
Cell Phone & Internet Safety Tips Our office has recently updated our process for handling
patients who do not arrive on time for their appointment.
Staying Safe on Cell Phones/Internet Our goal is to shorten the time you wait in the office.
Parents need to stay involved with their middle-school or teen Patients are late if they arrive more than 20 minutes after
children as they use the latest technology. TALK with your their scheduled appointment time.
child and teach them that there are rules, limits, and The secretary will let you know that you are late. The
expectations for them to make good decisions. Teachers and nurse in charge will talk with your doctor or nurse
school counselors can give good advice. Teach them to: practitioner.
Remember that nothing is temporary online--you cannot
"take-back" after something is typed or texted. The secretary will let you know what option is available to
Never share passwords or personal information. you at that time.
Do not post inappropriate or sexually provocative pictures The options might be:
or comments. To wait to be seen that day by your doctor or nurse
Do not respond to inappropriate requests or any message
practitioner (we will let you know an approximate
that makes you uncomfortable in any way.
time) OR
Never get together with someone you meet on-line.
Do not add strangers to your friend or buddy list. To be seen by a different doctor or nurse practitioner
Delete and do not open an e-mail from someone you do not who is available OR
know. To reschedule your appointment
You can report (anonymously) harassment, bullying, hate
speech, inappropriate messaging to Thank you for allowing us to give you the
best care possible.
Cyber TipLine.com
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