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5 Myths About Acne in Adolescents and Teens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 | 4

Child Development and Behavior

Sex and Sexting: Talk About It with Your Kids Early and Often

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

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 | 0

Child Development and Behavior

How to Help Your Child Handle the Stress of Finals

How to Help Your Child Handle the Stress of Finals

It’s crunch time! Finals will soon be here and your child is working hard to complete assignments, finish up projects and prepare for upcoming exams. Your student appears anxious, overwhelmed and isolated, and you want to help support them through this time. What you might be noticing is stress, negative stress—that feeling of being so

By: La Donna Morales, MSW, LISW | 0

Need-to-Know Info about Wisdom Tooth Removal

Need-to-Know Info about Wisdom Tooth Removal

If you’re a parent of a teen today, you likely remember when you or someone you know had their wisdom teeth removed in high school or college. Now that you have your own teen in the house, when should you start thinking about possible wisdom tooth removal? Read on to learn all about wisdom teeth

By: Sarat Thikkurissy, DDS | 0

Heart Conditions

Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Your Teen Athlete

Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Your Teen Athlete

While sudden cardiac arrest in the young is rare, it often quickly leads to death. Here's what you need to know in case it does happen.

By: Jeff Anderson, MD, MPH, MBA | 2

Child Development and Behavior

“Adulting” With Your Teen: How To Teach Important Life Skills

“Adulting” With Your Teen: How To Teach Important Life Skills

Life skills are the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to properly care for ourselves and become independent adults. Find tips for how to teach your teen these important skills and become more independent along the way.

By: Amie Duncan, PhD | 0

Child Development and Behavior

Menstrual Suppression in Teens

Menstrual Suppression in Teens

Menstrual suppression refers to using medication to stop someone from having a period or make it lighter or more regular. The questions I often hear next are why someone would want to do this and if it’s safe. There are many reasons why you might be interested in menstrual suppression. Some families who ask about

By: Lesley Breech, MD | 0

Defeating Period Problems in Girls with Disabilities

Defeating Period Problems in Girls with Disabilities

Young girls usually get their first period between ages 10 and 15. This age range is typically the same for teens and tweens with mental and/or physical disabilities. And while periods are the same, how a child with disabilities might react to a period can be very different. For kids with special needs, we see

By: Lesley Breech, MD | 0

Teens: Is COVID Stressing You Out? Here’s Help

Teens: Is COVID Stressing You Out? Here’s Help

So, COVID-19 sucks, right? If you’ve noticed that you’ve felt anxious, fearful, worried or stressed more than normal…well, you’re not alone. Our entire world has changed because of COVID-19. It’s called an environmental trauma. When a trauma occurs, it’s common to have changes in thoughts, feelings and behaviors. And it doesn’t only happen to adults.

By: La Donna Morales, MSW, LISW | 0

Is Your Teen Stressed Because of COVID? Here’s Help

Is Your Teen Stressed Because of COVID? Here’s Help

Teens have had a lot to deal with this year, from challenges of remote or blended learning to COVID-19 restrictions that have likely put a damper on their social life. The uncertainty and adjustments in 2020 have caused added stress for people of all ages. Your teen might not say it (or might not realize

By: La Donna Morales, MSW, LISW | 0

Safety and Prevention

Parents: talk to your kids about the Benadryl challenge

Parents: talk to your kids about the Benadryl challenge

The Benadryl challenge is the newest social media game which can be quite dangerous, and potentially fatal. What is it? The Benadryl challenge is something many kids first saw on the social media app TikTok. The “challenge” consists of young people being encouraged to take multiple doses of the medicine which can induce hallucinations. The

By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0

Child Development and Behavior

Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession with Healthy Foods

Orthorexia: An Unhealthy Obsession with Healthy Foods

Orthorexia is the term for an unhealthy obsession with healthy foods. Learn more about this eating disorder and behaviors to watch for in children and teens.

By: Laurie Dunham, MS, RD, LD | 20

Safety and Prevention

5 Pulmonary Concerns in Teens Who Use E-Cigarettes

5 Pulmonary Concerns in Teens Who Use E-Cigarettes

E-cigarettes have been utilized for a while, yet suddenly there has been a dramatic uptick in acute lung injuries. The CDC reports that 14% of vaping-associated lung injuries have happened in persons under the age of 18. Read why pulmonologists are concerned about the lungs of teens who vape.

By: Carolyn Kercsmar, MD | 0

Safety and Prevention

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

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

Chances are high that our teens have been exposed to e-cigarettes, thought about using them, or have used them. Read what parents need to know about them so that they can have frank conversations with their teens about the risks.

By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 1

Child Development and Behavior

Keeping Teens Safe Online Requires A Mix of Monitoring and Teaching

Keeping Teens Safe Online Requires A Mix of Monitoring and Teaching

One of the main reasons that social media is ripe for abuse is because many apps allow users to be anonymous. This can be a particularly scary landscape for parents of teens. Read Dr. Ryan's suggestions to help keep teens safe online while allowing them the space to participate.

By: Ryan Adams, PhD | 0

Safety and Prevention

Online and Mobile App Safety: Tips for Parents of Tweens and Teens

Online and Mobile App Safety: Tips for Parents of Tweens and Teens

Learn five things parents can do to talk to tweens and teens about online and mobile app safety in a way that is less painful and more helpful for both the parent and the child.

By: Andrea Richey, LSW | 0

Child Development and Behavior

Teens and Drug & Alcohol Abuse: Tips to Help Prevent It

Teens and Drug & Alcohol Abuse: Tips to Help Prevent It

Teens have a tremendous amount of stress in their lives. Schoolwork, sports, and part time jobs all add up. Some may turn to drug and/or alcohol as a way to cope. Read tips on how to prevent drug & alcohol abuse.

By: Alysha Behrman, RN, CSPI | 1

Safety and Prevention

Parents: Talk to Your Teens About the Dangers of Nicotine Toothpicks

Parents: Talk to Your Teens About the Dangers of Nicotine Toothpicks

There is a new nicotine product parents need to be aware of: nicotine toothpicks. While cigarette use is down among teens, these alternate forms of nicotine consumption are increasing at an alarming rate. Learn about nicotine toothpicks so that you can talk to your teens about them:

By: Sheila Goertemoeller, PharmD, D.ABAT | 0

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