Forest Lane Pediatrics offers outstanding care in Dallas, Frisco & Mesquite, from the newborn period
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Please be aware that the building the Frisco office had a small fire today. All staff and patients are safe but the building needed to be evacuated and all remaining visits for today have been rescheduled. We expect to resume our normal schedule tomorrow.
More wisdom from Victoria-Dr Kravitz
💕 Emotions exist! Emotions are a natural part of being human, and guiding children to peacefully coexist with their emotions is essential for their development and overall well-being.
Emotional regulation, which involves understanding, managing, and expressing emotions in a healthy manner, is far more constructive than emotional suppression, which involves suppressing emotions without effectively dealing with them.
By teaching children the skills of emotional regulation, we empower them to navigate their feelings in a positive and adaptive manner 💕
This is so true!--Dr. Kravitz
💕Acknowledging and apologizing for our past mistakes or unhealed wounds is an essential part of parenting. By doing so, we show our children that we are human, capable of making errors while taking responsibility for our actions and personal growth. This vulnerability and honesty can foster a deeper connection and trust between parents and children, and it also teaches them the importance of accountability and continous self-improvement. 💕
More wisdom in time for the new school year from Victoria!—Dr Kravitz
💕 The most valuable supplies our kids need for their development and success don't come with a price tag. They are the investments of our time, love, and attention, which are truly priceless. Being present, engaged, and supportive in their lives can make a significant difference. Let's focus on providing kids with these essential supplies that money can't buy! 💕
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to our founder and the original FLP doc, Dr. Blair! Have a great birthday! 🥳🎉🎈
Happy 20th Anniversary at FLP, Dr. Straughn!
Dr. Straughn was the first doctor that Dr. Blair brought in to partner with him, and they’ve made a great team! We are now 18 doctors strong across three locations.
Happy FLP-aversary! We ❤️ you!
💕 Tantrums are a form of communication of unmet needs or emotions. The art of parenting involves being able to decode the hidden message behind the tantrum 💕
Another pearl of wisdom—Dr Kravitz
💕 Time is precious. We can't stop the rain, but we can enjoy dancing in the rain. There is always good if we look for it! 💕
Spending time outdoors is great in summer, but remember to protect against too much sun or heat. Find tips here.
Helpful advice for all parents of young and teenage children.
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❤️ Our children hold a unique position in our lives as our most influential teachers
guiding us on a profound journey of self-discovery and personal transformation.
❤️ Through their innocence, curiosity, and pure hearts, they have the power to transform us into better individuals.
❤️ They teach us valuable lessons about love, compassion, patience, and resilience. They remind us to appreciate the simple joys in life and to view the world with a sense of wonder.
❤️ They challenge us to examine our own beliefs, biases, and behaviors, pushing us to become more understanding, open-minded, and compassionate individuals.
❤️ Through their presence, they teach us the true meaning of life – that it is about cherishing the moments, nurturing relationships, and finding joy in the simplest of things.
🌼 As parents, we all share the common desire to see our children happy and thriving. Happiness, however, is not simply a destination but the result of various skills and abilities.
As parents, we possess the incredible power to empower our children and equip them with the tools for a happier life. Let's focus on nurturing these valuable skills that will help them be in peace with themselves and world around them which ultimately will bring them happiness. The seeds we plant today in lives of our children, will blossom into a happier future tomorrow 🌼
2 is not too young to start contributing to the household and to start learning lifelong skills while doing so--Dr. Kravitz
🔑 While life isn't an amusement park, we can empower our children with essential life skills to conquer its challenges. 💪
🧹 CHORES! CHORES! CHORES! 🧹
Let's reintroduce chores into our children's lives, as they offer neurological benefits for their future success!
Scientific research has indeed shown that self-regulation is a crucial aspect of leading a prosperous life. And guess what? Chores serve as powerful brain training tools for strengthening self-regulation!
By engaging in chores, children learn to manage their impulses, stay focused on tasks, and regulate their emotions. These activities require discipline, perseverance, and the ability to work towards long-term goals—essential skills for achieving success in various areas of life.
Similar to bike riding, we can't expect a child to master chores without guidance. Positive and consistent skill training yields positive and consistent outcomes! 💕💪
UPDATE: Our phone issues have been resolved. 🎉🎉
Engaging in even a brief period of outdoor activities is more beneficial than not spending any time outdoors at all.
Thanks Your Natural Learner - Leah McDermott for sharing
More wisdom from Victoria…
To fill your child's cup doesn't mean to get him the most expensive toy or another pair of his favorite shoes. Today's children often have an excess of unnecessary presents but lack the essential: our emotional presence.
Here are some absolutely cost-free ways to fill their cups: tickle them, put a love note in the lunch box, dance together, crawl together, swim together, read together, have pillow fights, have family dinners with candles, share stories next to a fireplace, and simply tell your child 'I love you'.
These simple and cost-free gestures will make a world of difference. 💕
Happy birthday, Dr. Straughn! We hope you KICK it off right! 🎉🥋 🥳 🎈
Wisdom…—Dr Kravitz
🌟👨👩👧👦 Being a parent is a journey filled with challenges and opportunities. One of the greatest challenges we face is to be the role models we want our children to emulate. Children learn through observing our actions and reactions. If we want our children to develop great self-regulation skills, we need to work on developing our own, so that our kids can follow in our footsteps. 👣
Happy birthday, Dr. Liu! 🎉🥳 Have a great day!
Truth!
❤️ Happiness requires a conscious choice!
We have the power to decide whether we dwell on problems or focus on finding solutions! 🌟
We have the power to choose between assigning blame to others or taking responsibility for ourselves! 🌟
Genuine happiness is only achieved when we actively choose it. The decision lies within us!
Just imagine how different our lives would have been if we had been equipped with this knowledge during our childhood.
BUT, here's the good news:
It is never too early or too late to transform our mindset!
Every day presents a new opportunity for a fresh start, a shift in thinking, and a new life!
When we learn to cultivate happiness, we also impart this invaluable skill to our children.
We become their life coaches, showing them the path to happiness and a fulfilling life. 💞
A study published in Archives of Disease in Childhood found that children who were breastfed for more than a year were more likely to gain good grades in their examinations at age 16 compared with children who were not breastfed. Findings, based on almost 5,000 children, also showed a 39% increase i...
Love this!!-Dr Kravitz
What used to cause me to be a very challenging child now enables me to make a positive impact on people's lives!
What I was once punished for as a child now contributes to my ability to make a difference in the world!
Difficult children are often SENSITIVE children. Their mission is to bring about CHANGE! They enter the world with an immense energy. Resisting their energy is futile; it will not lead to success!
Instead, GUIDE their energy to help them make a difference:
- Assign them leadership roles at home and school.
- Entrust them with responsibilities that involve assisting the elderly, younger children, or animals.
- Provide opportunities for them to explore their creativity through activities such as cooking, gardening, and writing.
- Allow them to express their opinions and provide them with opportunities to be heard.
- Recognize and acknowledge their efforts in making a difference.
The moment we begin embracing their energy instead of fighting against it, we will uncover an incredible, empathetic, and generous soul hidden behind their perceived "difficult" behavior.
With time, patience, and empathy, we can guide our "difficult" children towards transforming into powerful leaders!
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If you are using a Boppy Newborn Lounger for your baby, please stop. There have been 10 infant deaths associated with their use and a recall has been issued.
The Boppy Newborn Lounger was recalled in 2021. Federal safety regulators said on average 1,000 are still listed on Facebook Marketplace every month.
More words of wisdom:
Parenting books often recommend giving children control and choices, but it's crucial to remember that it doesn't apply to EVERYTHING!
In my experience, I frequently hear parents asking their kids:
🌙 "Is it time for bed?"
🧸 "Is it time to put the toys away?"
🥦 "Do you want to eat vegetables?"
🧥 "Do you want to put on your jacket?"
🚗 "Are you ready to get out of the car?"
Don't be surprised if your child responds with a resounding "NO!!!" 🙅♂️
Why?
Simply because your child is answering your question. You asked if they want to do something, and they say "No" because they don't want to do it. 😄
Questions like "Do you want?" or "Are you ready?" imply there's an option to decline.
So, here's a helpful approach: Instead of asking or giving choices where there is no choice, tell your child what to do, but add some playfulness to it! 🎉
🦋 "Let's fly like butterflies to bed!"
🥕 "We are going to eat a long and green vegetable. What could it be?"
🐦 "Let's get out of the car to see a beautiful bird."
🚗 "Let's see how many cars you can tidy up in 2 minutes."
🧥 "Who is going to put on a jacket first, you or me?"
Remember, there are times for choices, but there are also moments when it's perfectly fine to tell kids what to do in a child-friendly way, without giving them choices or asking for their permission. 💖
🌟 We all go through tough times, but remember, we can't quit! We have to keep going, no matter what.
Why?
Because our children are watching us and learning from us how to deal with their life's challenges and how not to give up. 💪💞
When our children see us facing adversity head-on with strength and determination, it teaches them invaluable life lessons.
They learn that setbacks are temporary, and with perseverance, they can overcome anything. By being resilient, we empower them to develop their own skills to navigate through life's challenges 💪 .
Happy birthday, Dr. Tang! We hope it’s a great one! 🎉🎈🥳
This is so true!
After raising two of my own children and supporting thousands of families in their parenting journey, I've come to a realization that may surprise you: our obsession with making our kids happy now can actually make them less happy in the long run. But fear not, because this is reversible if we shift our parenting mindset!
Instead of constantly focusing on our child's happiness, let's shift our attention to nurturing their resilience. ❤💪❤
To promote resilience, it's important to do less for our children and teach them to do more for themselves. Here are a few examples:
🎒 Let them carry their own backpacks.
🍌 Encourage them to peel their own bananas.
📚 Teach them to pack their own homework.
🛏️ Allow them to make their own beds.
🍽️ Have them put their own plates in the sink.
⏰ Let them be responsible for waking themselves up.
🎭 Give them space to entertain themselves and be bored at times.
By allowing our children to face and overcome these simple daily challenges, we begin their resilience training. It's through these experiences that they learn problem-solving skills, independence, and the ability to adapt to different situations.
So let's worry less about our child's immediate happiness and invest more in building their long-term resilience to empower them to become resilient, capable individuals who can navigate life's challenges with confidence 💪
Happy birthday, Dr. Mitchell! 🎉🎈🥳
Teaching children how to cool down and regulate their emotions is an essential life skill and a prerequisite for their future success.
Modeling emotional regulation is an excellent starting point for teaching children this skill. When children observe parents effectively managing their emotions and taking time to cool down before responding, they learn valuable strategies to apply in their own lives. 💕
We are very excited to announce that Forest Lane Pediatrics is a 2023 IBCLC (Lactation) Care Award recipient! 🏆
This global award recognizes hospitals and community-based facilities that demonstrate their commitment to promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding and the lactation consultant profession.
We are very proud to be recognized among this amazing group of IBCLC Care Award recipients from around the world!
In our modern, fast-paced world, the basic and cost-free needs of children are in high demand and limited supply.
It is crucial to bring back these essential elements to invest in a fulfilling childhood for our kids, recognizing that it is an investment that will have long-lasting impacts throughout their lives. 🌳 🌞 ❤️ 😃 😘
We are heartbroken by the mass shooting that took place in Allen on May 6 and are mourning alongside our community in North Texas. Please be aware that in light of this tragedy, Children's Health is offering free Behavioral Health Virtual Visit consultations from now until June 8.
To access this resource, download the Children’s Health Virtual Visit app and schedule care. Enter code SUPPORTALLEN (case sensitive, no spaces) in place of payment information. Behavioral health visits must be scheduled within the app and are not available on demand. The code is available for use one time per patient.
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Happy birthday, Dr. Clarke! We hope your birthday is as DINO-mite as you!
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Happy birthday, Dr. Wilson! 🎉
We hope your birthday is as awesome as you are! 🥳🥳
Help us wish a very happy birthday to Dr. Menon! We hope it’s a great day! 🥳🎉🎈
7777 Forest Lane B300
Dallas, TX
75230
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| Tuesday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
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| Thursday | 7:30am - 4:30pm |
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Happy birthday to the original…the one and only…our leader and founder, Dr. Blair! We wouldn’t be here without you! We hope you have the happiest of birthdays! 🥳🎉🎈#forestlanepediatrics #dfwpediatricians
It was so great to see how excited my patient was to get her vaccine the other day!
As of 1/13/22 we have rapid tests available in all offices.
Happy birthday to Dr. Kravitz! We hope you have a fantastic day!! 🎉🎈🥳
Happy birthday to Dr. Mahapatra!!! 🎉🥳🎈 We hope you have a great day!
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