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Parents of Teens: 8 Facts To Know About Nicotine and E-Cigarettes
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Mar 2025
Parents of Teens: 8 Facts To Know About Nicotine and E-Cigarettes
Parents can use this information to help reduce the likelihood that their teens will turn to vaping and e-cigarettes.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
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Disordered Eating: How to Recognize When A Child Needs Help
31
Jan 2025
Disordered Eating: How to Recognize When A Child Needs Help
Parents should be aware of the red-flags associated with disordered eating, which can include certain dieting, exercise and social behaviors.
By: Darcey Thornton, MD | 2
Child Development and Behavior
Puberty in Girls: Conversation Starters for Parents
21
Jan 2025
Puberty in Girls: Conversation Starters for Parents
It’s important to talk with your kids about changes in their body. Use these tips for starting the puberty conversation.
By: Lesley Breech, MD | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Poor Posture in Teens: It’s Not Just a Bad Habit
07
Jan 2025
Poor Posture in Teens: It’s Not Just a Bad Habit
Poor posture is common in teens. Here’s your guide to understanding why your teen is prone to slouching and what can be done about it.
By: Alvin C. Jones, MD, MS | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession with Healthy Foods
25
Oct 2024
Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession with Healthy Foods
Orthorexia is an unhealthy obsession with healthy foods. Learn about this eating disorder and behaviors to watch for in children and teens.
By: Darcey Thornton, MD | 17
The Young & Healthy Podcast
Podcast | Sip or Skip? The Truth about Trendy Teen Drinks
27
Sep 2024
Podcast | Sip or Skip? The Truth about Trendy Teen Drinks
Host Kate Setter and dietitian Samantha Zalewski explore the safety of trendy drinks for teens, with tips for healthier options.
By: Samantha Zalewski, RD | 0
Safety and Prevention
Do Your Kids Have These #s in Their Phones?
25
Sep 2024
Do Your Kids Have These #s in Their Phones?
Make sure these important phone numbers are in your kids' cell phones, and that they know how and when to use them.
By: Lauren Riney, DO | 0
The Young & Healthy Podcast
Podcast | Social Media’s Impact on Teens
16
Feb 2024
Podcast | Social Media’s Impact on Teens
A conversation with two pediatric psychiatrists to explore the complex world of social media and the positive and negative effects it can have on teens.
By: Young & Healthy Podcast | 0
Safety and Prevention
The Impact of Marijuana on Pediatric and Teen Health
06
Dec 2023
The Impact of Marijuana on Pediatric and Teen Health
With the legalization of marijuana has come a marked uptick in kids accidentally ingesting it in those states. Read more about the connection
By: Shan Yin, MD | 0
Learning and Growing
Helping Your Teen Mentally Prepare for ACT/SAT Test Taking
02
Nov 2023
Helping Your Teen Mentally Prepare for ACT/SAT Test Taking
When working with your high schooler on preparing for the ACT and SAT, here are helpful hints for approaching these college readiness tests.
By: Brian P. Kurtz, MD | 0
Healthy Living
How You Can Use Music to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health
18
Oct 2023
How You Can Use Music to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health
As a music therapist at Cincinnati Children’s, I’d like to offer the following ideas for how parents can use music to positively impact your child’s mental health.
By: Jenn Seley, MA, MT-BC, CCLS | 1
Safety and Prevention
4 Must-Know Facts About Marijuana Edibles
26
Sep 2023
4 Must-Know Facts About Marijuana Edibles
Marijuana edibles are food products that contain marijuana. Learn about the dangers these products can pose related to accidental ingestion.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1
Child Development and Behavior
Teens and Drug and Alcohol Use: Tips to Help Prevent It
30
May 2023
Teens and Drug and Alcohol Use: Tips to Help Prevent It
Teens may turn to drug and/or alcohol as a way to cope with stress or to fit in. Read tips on how to help prevent drug and alcohol use.
By: Alysha Currie, RN, CSPI | 1
Healthy Living
Top 4 Reasons for Teens to Limit or Quit Caffeine
04
Apr 2023
Top 4 Reasons for Teens to Limit or Quit Caffeine
More teens are using caffeine as a way to focus or stay awake. However, it is a drug and has side effects. Read why they should limit or quit caffeine use.
By: Shan Yin, MD | 0
The Young & Healthy Podcast
Podcast | Your Student’s Mental Health During ACT/SAT Season
20
Jan 2023
Podcast | Your Student’s Mental Health During ACT/SAT Season
Two experts discuss the importance of mental health for students who will take the ACT or SAT tests this year.
By: Young & Healthy Podcast | 0
Healthy Living
5 Myths About Acne in Adolescents and Teens
18
Nov 2022
5 Myths About Acne in Adolescents and Teens
There is a lot of misinformation out there about acne! A dermatologist dispels myths about this common problem in adolescents and teens.
By: Kalyani Marathe, MD | 3
Learning and Growing
5 Healthcare Questions to Ask During the College Search
13
Oct 2022
5 Healthcare Questions to Ask During the College Search
Colleges offer healthcare services to help keep students healthy at school. Ask these important healthcare questions during the college search with your high schooler.
By: La Donna Morales, MSW, LISW | 0
Child Development and Behavior
6 Tips For Talking To Schools About Bullying
04
Oct 2022
6 Tips For Talking To Schools About Bullying
If your child is being bullied and you've decided it's necessary to talk to the school about it, your main goal should be stopping the behavior. Read six tips from one of our experts.
By: Ryan Adams, PhD | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Risk Factors for Suicide in Kids and Teens
06
Sep 2022
Risk Factors for Suicide in Kids and Teens
Suicide is highly complex and cannot be attributed to a single cause. A combination of factors contribute to the risk, but are not necessarily direct causes. Read to learn about some of the more common risk factors for suicide.
By: Stacey Hoffman, LPCC, MEd | 3
Child Development and Behavior
Warning Signs of Suicide and Ways to Get Help
02
Sep 2022
Warning Signs of Suicide and Ways to Get Help
Studies suggest that the majority of people who die by suicide give warning signs beforehand, but they're not always obvious. Learn what these signs look like in teens and how to get them the help that they need.
By: Stacey Hoffman, LPCC, MEd | 8
Child Development and Behavior
Sleep Deprivation in Teens: The Impact and What to Do About It
16
Aug 2022
Sleep Deprivation in Teens: The Impact and What to Do About It
Many parents assume that teens are naturally moody and surly. This may be unfair; a lot of teens are sleep deprived. A pediatric neuropsychologist explains the impact of sleep deprivation in teens — including declining school performance and increased car crashes — and what parents can do about it.
By: Dean Beebe, PhD, ABPP | 2
Safety and Prevention
Lean, Purple Drank, Sizzurp: A Dangerous Teenage Drink
05
Jul 2022
Lean, Purple Drank, Sizzurp: A Dangerous Teenage Drink
Sizzurp—also called lean or purple drank—contains a dangerous mix of prescription cough syrup and can become addictive or cause death with overdose. Learn the side effects and warn your teens.
By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 5
Child Development and Behavior
Sex and Sexting: Talk About It with Your Kids Early and Often
10
Jun 2022
Sex and Sexting: Talk About It with Your Kids Early and Often
It is important to talk about sex and sexting starting in the preschool years and continuing through high school. Read helpful tips from a psychologist.
By: Heather Bensman, PsyD | 1
Child Development and Behavior
How to Help Your Child Handle the Stress of Finals
26
Apr 2022
How to Help Your Child Handle the Stress of Finals
Exams can be a stressful time for students. Here are a few suggested self-care tools for both high school and college students to help reduce your child’s stress level.
By: La Donna Morales, MSW, LISW | 0

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