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What parents should know about the coronavirus as kids return to day cares and camps

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Five Tips to Survive Work From Home with Children from Arlene Fryling at www.gentletouchsleeptime.com

Great video on proper hand washing for kids (and adults!)

This is a new study from the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

How to Talk About Coronavirus With Kids:

A pediatric infectious disease specialist view on COVID-19:

In light of the Corona virus, for the safety of patients and their families, walk-in appointments will not be accepted. The morning walk-in clinic is cancelled until further notice. Please call for urgent appointments. You have 3 ways to make an appointment: 1- Email us at [email protected] ... 2-Log in to the Patient Portal on our website at www.sebpmg.com 3-Call us at 510-792-4373. We know the phone lines are busy at times. We have included a voicemail option for non-urgent questions and appointment requests. All messages will be answered within 24 hours (at the latest). Chose option 3 after you call our office number to leave a voicemail.

The New York Times reports on why adolescents reject parents’ advice for their problems. The Times adds, Adolescents, just like adults, may find the best relief from simply articulating their worries and concerns. Moreover, teens may share what’s on their minds as a way to spill their jumbled thoughts on the table, where they can survey and perhaps organize them. The Times says teens may be seeking empathy and reassurance from parents in the midst of problems, not solutions.

The CDC estimates there have been 9.7 million flu cases, 87,000 flu-related hospitalizations and 4,800 flu-related fatalities, including 32 pediatric deaths, so far this season. As of the week ending Jan. 4, high flu activity was reported in 33 states, while widespread flu activity was reported in 46 states.

8 Steps to Take If Your Child Is Being Bullied at School:

Australia Just Had a Bad Flu Season. That May Be a Warning for the U.S. Please call our office and make an appointment for your kid's flu vaccine.

The American Academy of Pediatrics explains how to give time-outs:

Time-outs don't increase kids' risk of emotional or behavioral problems, according to a new study that researchers say dispels misleading information.