…that’s actual completed suicides, the data shows that more than 20% of teens today have actually seriously considered suicide. Melanie Cole, MS: Like you said at the beginning, this is…
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Why does my teen hate me? Tips and assurance you’re not alone
…disconnected from their teens is not only common, but natural. Here, Baleska answers parents’ common questions about why their teens may be distant and how to better their relationships with…
Preventing overdose with over-the-counter medications: What parents need to know
Over-the-counter medication safety tips and suicide prevention With the COVID-19 pandemic, traumatic world events, media consumption and social pressures, children and teens are already under immense pressure. Now with the…
What is ‘high-functioning depression’ and ‘high-functioning anxiety’?
…and teens that they do not need to or should not seek mental health services to cope. In addition, labeling some kids and teens with depression or anxiety as high-functioning…
Car and Travel Safety
…are also at increased risk. Why is teenage driving dangerous? There are many factors unique to teens that put them at increased risk of having a car accident: Teens are…
Underwater breath-holding challenges may cause drowning: How to protect your kids
…them were children over the age of 6 years. In fact, new breath-holding challenges shared on social media might be putting preteens and teens at an increased risk of fainting…
Diets and kids: What parents should know
…organic diets healthy for kids and teens? Diets rich in organic foods are healthy for kids and teens. Recent studies have shown that organic varieties of food may have greater…
CHOC teen advisers encourage peers to wear masks during COVID-19
…you just want to hear straight from other teens. CHOC’s teen advisory council – a group of outstanding teens who are active in their community, committed to academic success and…
What parents need to know about marijuana
Over the last decade, there have been numerous reports noting a decreasing perception of the risks of marijuana use for children and teens. In fact, the National Institute on Drug…
How to limit screen time for teenagers
…what their teens are doing online. How much screen time is too much? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents of kids and teens place consistent limits on…
Handouts
…in one place. Primary Care B.E. F.A.S.T signs of stroke The do’s and don’ts of acne prevention Symptoms of puberty: For teens and preteens 5 ways to help kids stay…
Prom Safety Tips for Parents
…arm teens against peer pressure to experiment, Gunsolley adds. “The fear of consequences coupled with the science of a drug test is an effective tool to keep teens safe,” he…
