My teen wants to get a tattoo or piercing. How should I respond and how can I help them do this safely?
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Are you concerned that your preteen or teenager may have an eating disorder? You aren’t alone. Here's what you should do if you think your child may have an eating disorder.
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I encourage parents to talk with their kids about normal puberty and what to expect BEFORE the first period starts! Here's some facts to start the conversation.
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Despite the mixed messages about alcohol, we have a good understanding of how to prevent teens from drinking. Here's some tips to start a discussion with your kids.
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To limit your teen's use of media and phones - start by talking with them about their goals and ask for their ideas. And use the AAP Family Media Plan.
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A teen with an eating disorder (ED) may be preoccupied with food, body shape, and size. They may experience distressing emotions and thought patterns. They may have a distorted image of their body, believing they’re much larger than they actually are.
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While exercise is a great thing for nearly everyone, nutritional supplements aren’t the safest nor healthiest way to achieve athletic goals.
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This time of year, many parents have kids beginning their senior year of high school. Others are sending their newly graduated kids off to the next phase of their life, to college or elsewhere. During this time, it is absolutely normal for parents to be feeling a rollercoaster of emotions. Excitement? Pride? Worry? Sadness? Yup - I have felt all these feels each time one of mine has prepared to fly out of our home.
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