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How living through a pandemic can affect children’s mental health
…stress How to talk to kids about disappointment during COVID-19 How to help children who miss their friends during COVID-19 Tips for parents of teens struggling with stay at home…
Depression: Say this, not that
…read suicide prevention conversation starters for parents and teens. Say this: “Whenever you feel like talking about what’s going on, I am here to listen.” Not that: “What do you…
Active listening tips to improve parent-child communication
…your teens feel understood. Validate their emotions: Acknowledging your child’s feelings, even if you don’t agree with their viewpoint, helps them feel respected and heard. Phrases like, “I can see…
Navigating summertime while living with IBD
…Remember to carry around a water bottle wherever you go. Recommended water intake for pre-teens and teens who weigh more than 100 pounds is 64 ounces per day, or about…
Helping children adjust to life after COVID-19 stay at home orders
…they may not need to be privy to right now. For teens, ask them what information they have read online or what their friends have told them about things re-opening…
A pediatrician’s tips for a safe return to sports during COVID-19
With some kids and teens returning to team sports after an extended break amid the COVID-19 pandemic, parents and pediatricians alike have safety top of mind. Taking care of your…
Ergonomics for kids during virtual learning
…is important because it can help prevent long-term problems with posture and help avoid discomfort. To help parents ensure their children and teens have the proper setup – and that…
Mental health tips for kids and parents during COVID-19
…shorthand gives people a snapshot that things may not be great today. I think this could also apply with teens and with others in your life that don’t always want…
5 easy ways for kids to stay active on school days
…Here, Dr. Koutures provides five easy ways to get more exercise during the week. Tips for incorporating exercise on school days for kids and teens 1. Walk to school. Walking…
Sports hydration tips for practice and game day
Hydration tips for kids and teens who play sports Before practice or game day Get plenty of fluids in the days before your sports practice or activity. Make sure you’re…
5 practical ways to help reduce stigma around mental illness
…are all continually learning. To learn more, check out CHOC’s mental health toolkit, which has a host of resources for children and teens, parents, healthcare providers, educators and more. Show…
