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Child Development and Behavior

Puberty in Boys: What Should You Be Talking About?

Puberty in Boys: What Should You Be Talking About?

Talking with boys puberty is important to do and should be an ongoing conversation. Use this information to help guide your discussions.

By: Emmanuel L. Chandler, MD | 1

Child Development and Behavior

Risk Factors for Suicide in Kids and Teens

Risk Factors for Suicide in Kids and Teens

Suicide is highly complex and cannot be attributed to a single cause. Learn about common health, environmental and historical risk factors.

By: Stacey Hoffman, LPCC, MEd | 3

Child Development and Behavior

Warning Signs of Suicide and How to Get Help

Warning Signs of Suicide and How to Get Help

Most people who die by suicide give warning signs but they're not always obvious. Learn what they are and how to get help.

By: Stacey Hoffman, LPCC, MEd | 8

Safety and Prevention

What Parents Need To Know About Sports Eye Injuries in Kids

What Parents Need To Know About Sports Eye Injuries in Kids

24% of kids' eye injuries happen during sports. Learn about the riskiest activities and what to do when an injury occurs.

By: Katherine Hogan, OD | 0

Is Your Teen or Young Adult Prepared to Manage Their Own Healthcare?

Is Your Teen or Young Adult Prepared to Manage Their Own Healthcare?

Switching from pediatric to adult medical providers can be overwhelming if you’re not prepared. Find tips to help your teen with this change.

By: La Donna Morales, MSW, LISW-S | 3

Child Development and Behavior

Procrastination and Teens: 5 Talking Points for Parents

Procrastination and Teens: 5 Talking Points for Parents

It may seem like they are being lazy or defiant, but teens procrastinate for many reasons. Here are tips to help teens who procrastinate.

By: La Donna Morales, MSW, LISW-S | 2

Safety and Prevention

Warm Weather Guide to Water Safety

Warm Weather Guide to Water Safety

Before you head to the pool or beach, review water safety rules with your kids. It might seem like younger kids need more supervision, but teens are also at high risk of drowning.

By: Holly Hanson, MD | 0

Safety and Prevention

Whippits, Huffing and Nitrous Gas: What Kids Are Inhaling for a High

Whippits, Huffing and Nitrous Gas: What Kids Are Inhaling for a High

Inhalant use is more common among younger teens, particularly those in middle school. Learn signs of inhalant use and prevention tips.

By: Alysha Currie, RN, CSPI | 0

Learning and Growing

Social Media: What Effect Is It Having on Kids?

Social Media: What Effect Is It Having on Kids?

These highlights from the U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory Statement on Social Media and Youth Mental Health cover findings that social media has the potential to both benefit and harm children and adolescents.

By: Lauren Riney, DO | 2

Fitness and Nutrition

Are Protein Powders, Drinks and Bars Safe for Teens?

Are Protein Powders, Drinks and Bars Safe for Teens?

Protein is needed for building muscles, but more of it isn’t always better. Learn how much teens need and the safety of these products.

By: Abi Lepolt, RD, CSP, LD | 0

Safety and Prevention

Parents of Teens: 8 Facts To Know About Nicotine and E-Cigarettes

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

Disordered Eating: How to Recognize When A Child Needs Help

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

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

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

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

Sip or Skip? The Truth about Trendy Teen Drinks

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?

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

Social Media’s Impact on Teens

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

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

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

How You Can Use Music to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health

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

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

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

Top 4 Reasons for Teens to Limit or Quit Caffeine

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

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