Ten tips for teens and caregivers when social media contains upsetting or graphic news, images and videos By Dr. Sheila Modir, pediatric psychologist at CHOC In today’s world, social media…
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Social media and friendship: Navigating peer relationships during COVID-19
Social media safety tips for children and teens With the rise of popularity of social media over the past few years, children and teens are connecting with their peers in…
The COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12: What parents should know
…years. Pfizer’s clinical trials showed that after the two-dose vaccine, kids ages 5-11 years generated a robust immune response that matched what was previously observed in adolescents, teens, and adults….
How to prevent burnout in young athletes
Warning signs and prevention tips for sports burnout in kids and teens Parents of young athletes know how significant sports and activities can be for their kids. Sports can provide…
Coping with Chronic Illness
…that between 20-40% of kids and teens in the US have at least one type of chronic illness. The stress related to a child having a chronic illness can impact…
Anxiety recommended reading
…and In Control, Lauren Brukner Anxiety books for teens Outsmarting Worry, Dawn Huebner PhD and Kara McHale The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens, Gina M. Biegel, MA, LMFT Anxiety Sucks!…
How to prepare your teen to manage their own medical care
…and ability to be responsible for their medical needs. For some, this transition can be difficult. Many teens are used to their parents’ help making appointments, asking questions and knowing…
Mononucleosis (mono) myths debunked
Myths and facts about mononucleosis (mono) Have you ever heard of mononucleosis, or mono, called “the kissing disease?” There’s some confusion and misinformation about exactly how kids and teens get…
Eating disorders
…more than, I think, 30 million Americans and many more youth worldwide. Among females, we know in their teens and 20s, the prevalence of even kind of clinical and then…
Social Media Overview
…normal during adolescence. Over 65% of teens spend more than four hours on their phone daily. This means that instead of in-person connection, some children and teens are becoming reliant…
What to do if your child is referred to mental health services
…of understanding the mental health needs of teens and how mental health plays a strong role in illnesses and disabilities among children. To this end, mental health challenges can co-exist…
Debunking psychosis myths: How to support youth
…advice and resources for helping kids and teens who may experience psychosis. Myths and facts about psychosis in kids Myth: My child received a psychosis-related diagnosis, so they will have…
