Research suggests there are benefits to including chores in a child's routine as early as age 3. Children who do chores may exhibit higher self-esteem, be more responsible, and be better equipped to deal with frustration, adversity, and delayed gratification. Dr. Jennie discusses the benefits of involving kids in household chores and how it affects their growth and development with TikTok Kid Doc, Dr. Jonathan Williams, on this episode of KidzDocTalk.
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About Jonathan Williams, D.O.
Jonathan Williams performs the full scope of Pediatrics from newborns to teens and is board certified in the American Board of Pediatrics. Some of his clinical interests are mental health, well-child exams, and immunizations. He also has extensive training in the diagnosis and management of childhood and adolescent depression. By and large, Dr. Williams enjoys everything from childhood development to rare pathologies.
Jonathan Williams grew up in Davis County, completing his undergrad education at Weber State University and Medical School at Rocky Vista University College of Medicine near Denver, CO. He did his residency at a combined military/civilian program at Dayton Children’s Medical Center and Wright Patterson Air Force Base. For four years afterward, he was an active-duty Pediatrician at Travis Air Force Base in the Bay Area where he was also medical director and deputy flight commander.
His interests outside of the office include spending time outdoors with his family: hiking, golfing, skiing, and waterskiing. Dr. Williams’ greatest achievement is his marriage and five outstanding kids.
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