…scary for kids. Moving up, because you gave us some really great advice on sleep hygiene for the little ones. It’s a little tougher once they become tweens and teens,…
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Impulsive behaviors in kids
Featured pediatric expert Scott Ryan, LMFT Scott has been working with children, adolescents, and their families for 16 years and currently works with teens displaying life-threatening behaviors, reducing their risk…
Mental Health Medications Frequently Asked Questions
…a professional and at the right time). What about all the talk about medication making children suicidal? You may hear that in some studies, some teens that were taking anti-depressants…
Grief Overview
…Support Center. An organization that provides essential grief support for adults, teens, children and toddlers, including support groups specific to the age of the griever, length of time since the…
Grief recommended reading
…Thea Baker Why Do I Feel So Sad?: A Grief Book for Children – Tracy Lambert-Prater The Invisible String – Patrice Karst, Joanne Lew-Vriethoff Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens:…
Monitoring your child’s news and social media intake during national or global crises
Research shows that continual media coverage of community or health crises overexposes kids and teens to negative information, which can lead them to feel confused, overwhelmed and worried. Set boundaries …
Avoiding dangerous internet challenges
…Chicken challenge” — are leading to injuries and poisonings. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests that parents help their kids and teens build intellectual muscle and consider the consequences…
Practicing gratitude can benefit kids’ mental health
…can benefit kids and teens because: It can pave the way for hopeful possibilities, decisions and actions. Gratitude can balance out challenging emotions. Even when your child is having a…
Reflux
…happens a lot References International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (July 2017). Diet and Lifestyle Changes. Retrieved from https://www.aboutgerd.org/diet-lifestyle-changes.html Reflux and GERD in Teens: Symptoms and Diagnosis (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.gikids.org/content/27/en/refulx-gerd/teens/symptoms…
Sudden cardiac arrest and kids: A cardiologist answers your questions
…of chronic irregular heartbeats Why does sudden cardiac arrest affect athletes? Sudden cardiac arrest is rare in children and teens. However, young athletes are 2.5 times more likely to experience…
Trauma and ACEs recommended reading
Trauma and ACEs books The PTSD Workbook for Teens: Simple, Effective Skills for Healing Trauma, Libbi Palmer How Little Coyote Found His Secret Strength: A Story About How to Get…
Bounce house injuries continue to jump: How to protect your kids
…smaller kids from being overjumped and falling awkwardly. Preteens, teens and adults should be prohibited from bouncing. Never overcrowd the bounce house. 5. Don’t allow tricks. Do not allow…
