Teens who have undergone the Nuss procedure to correct pectus excavatum or sunken chest offer advice and encouragement to other teens….
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Age-by-age sleep tips for kids and teens
…to wake up and feel refreshed. On top of that, homework, sports, and social activities push bedtime later and later. Here are some sleep hygiene guidelines for teens. Teens need…
Protein powders and teens: Are they safe? Are they necessary?
…more health and wellness resources from the pediatric experts at CHOC, sign up for the Kids Health newsletter. Find a CHOC Primary Care Pediatrician From babies to teens, pediatricians from…
Signs of eating disorders in children and teens
…of biological, sociocultural and psychological factors can lead the to development of disordered eating patterns. Unfortunately, some teens and children may develop eating disorders that can harm their health, emotions…
Tips to handle teens’ bad attitudes
A poor attitude is a hallmark of teenagers, a CHOC pediatric psychologist tells CHOC Radio. Dr. Mery Taylor recently stopped by Seacrest Studios to talk about why teens often have…
Suicide prevention conversation starters for parents of kids and teens
…views suicide? What do you think happens after someone dies? How does your/our religion view suicide? Older kids and teens might also ask you about your thoughts regarding suicide. If…
An ultimate guide to vitamins, kids and teens
…that healthy teens with well-balanced diets do not need vitamin supplementation, Dr. Gorab says. Vitamins are absorbed best when they are extracted naturally from the foods that we eat. Keep…
Keeping kids and teens safe this holiday season
…near windows. Holiday-time safety reminders for kids and teens Remind your kids and teens to be safe during the busy holiday season. Amy offers the following reminders to kids:…
Identifying eating disorder symptoms in teens
…has been an increase in cases seen among adolescents and teens. Eating disorder behaviors are difficult to recognize and may go unnoticed until the eating disorder has become so severe…
Heads-Up on Teens and Pedestrian Safety
…Kids Worldwide study of 1,040 teens, half reported crossing streets while distracted by mobile devices. Of the teens who had actually been hit or nearly hit by a vehicle: •…
8 ways for teens, kids to cope with depression
Even if it’s not uncommon for teens and kids to feel sad sometimes, those moments can still feel overwhelming. The good news is there is a lot you can do…
5 coping skills to help stressed-out teens
…However, amid these challenges, there exists a treasure trove of coping skills inside of us that can serve as valuable tools to tap into to help teens feel better. Take…
