…soul searching, or however you want to speak to these teens and tweens? Let them know how music can really help them to have a more positive mental health. Amy…
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Signs, symptoms and treatments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
…support. How to help teens and young adults with autism When your child becomes a teenager, you’ll need to start planning for his or her future after high school. Where…
Protecting the mental health of LGBTQIA+ youth
…in their life can reduce suicide risk by 40%, reports The Trevor Project. Featured Article Suicide prevention conversation starters for parents and teens Lack of school protections for LGBTQIA+ youth…
Kids and exercise: What parents should know
…phones and screens? Nowadays, kids and teens sit around a lot more than they used to. They spend hours every day in front of screens (TVs, smartphones, computers, tablets and…
Are electric bikes (e-bikes) safe for kids? How to prevent injuries
…in Orange County from CHOC. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHOC | Children’s Hospital (@chocchildrens) Can kids and adolescents safely ride e-bikes? Yes. Kids and teens…
What parents should know about melatonin
Melatonin supplements and kids Getting a good night of sleep in important for the physical, mental and emotional health of kids and teens. For parents and caregivers of kids who…
Why is my child always sick? A pediatrician answers your questions
…It is very common for toddlers and pre-school-aged children to have as many as 8 to 12 colds, respiratory infections and/or stomach bugs a year. School-age children and preteens average…
Eating disorders recommended reading
…Life Without Ed, Jenni Schaefer (2014) Brave Girl Eating, Harriet Brown (2010) The Body Image Workbook for Teens, Julia Taylor and Melissa Atkins Wardy (2014) What’s Eating You?, Tammy Nelson,…
Tips for parents and caregivers of children with ADHD
…as homework, give frequent 5-minute breaks to help with concentration. Find treatment for your child ADHD can impact children and teens for their entire lifetime, so the best way that…
How to add art therapy practices to your child’s routine
Art therapy can be a useful tool for children to communicate, learn and express their emotions. Not only can art therapy benefit kids and teens who are experiencing mental health…
Tips for youth coping with grief and loss
There are a variety of ways in which kids and teens may react to and deal with a loss. Grief can feel overwhelming and kids and teen may not know…
Social Media Tips for Parents and Caregivers
…children or teens. Look at social media with your child Spend some time reviewing social media with your child. Walking through it together can open up conversations about safety and…
