Pernet Family Health

Pernet Family Health Service is a non-profit, DPH-certified home-health agency working with individuals and families to provide family-centered services.

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Recent research reveals how severe, chronic stress “gets under the skin” — disregulating hormones, turning genes “on” and “off,” and altering a child’s brain.
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In the face of a temper tantrum, many parents have heard that the best thing they can do is to stay calm and model positive emotional regulation but most parents haven’t tried singing a song, which can soothe both parent and child and build connection:
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ACEs, or adverse childhood experience, are gaining recognition as researchers understand the link between childhood traumas and resiliency and health outcomes later in life. Here’s more about ACEs and what research shows on counteracting its impact:
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As we continue to roll through new phases of the pandemic, it can be hard to know what the future will hold or how to prepare. Here are what experts see as the next stages and future treatments/prevent strategies:
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Disabilities are common: more than 1 billion people — nearly 15% of the world's population — experience some form of disability but many times, people don’t know how to talk about or support someone with a disability:
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Sleep issues are moe common in childhood than most people expect, and these issues can last into the 20s and 30s. Here’s what to look for and what to do to identify and treat sleep problems early:
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Unfortunately, the news has been and continues to be a huge source of stress for children and adults alike. Here are some ways to talk to your kids about scary news stories to help them better understand and cope:
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As masking requirements loosen, health officials are eyeing the omicron 2 variant as another variant of concern. Here’s what we know so far and what to watch out for with this highly contagious strain:
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Universal public pre-K programs have been gaining a lot of attention in recent years, with a growing push to implement it widely. However, studies indicate that the design of these programs make a big difference in their success:
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There is a lot of usually conflicting advice when it comes to when and how to introduce potentially allergenic foods to your baby diet and how it influences their later risk of food allergies. Here’s what the science says:
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“It’s ironic that there are still some people who seem to believe that the faster you can move children through childhood, the more advanced they’ll be... but childhood is meant to take time.”
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Cleaning your clothes dryer isn’t on the top of most people’s to do list, but a lint-y or dusty dryer can be a tremendous fire hasardine your home. Here’s how to take care your dryer and protect your home:
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Most children will endure at least one injury that impacts their head during their lifetime, but it’s difficult to know when these injuries are severe and require medical attention. Here’s what parents should look for and when to seek help:
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As masking guidance changes, many are facing anxiety about the level of protection one-way or nonexistent masking provides. Here’s what to know:
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Unfortunately, long COVID is a fairly prevalent condition but researchers are finally figuring out why some are dealing with enduring COVID symptoms. Here’s what they’ve found and how to improve this lingering condition:
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“Here’s the thing. Your child will have a very difficult time successfully working through (aka getting done with) their emotional outbursts if you’re not creating an environment that allows and welcomes emotions (and especially big ones).”

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”… emotions are more free-flowing and turbulent. They brim to the surface easily, and kids just haven’t yet developed the power to prevent overflow.“ The case for embracing your child’s meltdowns and why they’re not such a bad thing.
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Children need mental health days, too, but they may look a little different than an adults. Here’s how to help restore and support your child’s emotional well-being with 10 activity ideas:
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Instead of pushing your child to potty train, provide them with the right environment in which they can learn. many times, the power struggles that ensure while potty training are a result of the child just not being ready.
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Raising strong and confident girls begins by modeling the behavior you hope for them to emulate, affirming their dreams and ambitions, and celebrating all aspects of them - not just focusing on being “good” or “cute”.
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