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Youth Development

Anger Management: Why Are Kids So Moody?

December 10, 2021

A teenager arguing with her mom on the couch after her mom suggested that she enroll in anger management classes.

Like adults, most kids can get moody or angry at times. Although feelings such as these are normal and considered healthy emotions, many children can find it difficult to understand the difference between angry feelings and aggressive behavior. Helping your child learn healthy ways to deal with anger can make a big difference to their

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The Dangers of Vaping and How to Know If Your Kids Are Vaping

December 16, 2019

E-cigarettes and vaping have exploded in popularity over the past few years and are being used by both adolescents and adults. Marketed and promoted to be a safe alternative to cigarette smoking, we now know this is far from the truth. The American Academy of Pediatrics joins the CDC to remind parents that e-cigarette use

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Teen Vaping: Expectations vs. Reality

October 30, 2019

Teen Vaping

What Every Parent Needs To Know About The Dangers Of Vaping & E-Cigarettes  Over the past couple of years, E-cigarettes have been exploding in popularity among both youth and adults. But E-cigarettes and vaping are creating a growing concern about teen health and safety among parents and healthcare professionals. The American Academy of Pediatrics supports

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Pediatricians Discuss How You Can Help Your Child Prevent And Address Bullying

October 5, 2019

Whether we were the one being bullied, the one who was the bully, or the one who stood by and didn’t do anything when someone else was being bullied – almost all of us have some story of bullying we can look back on and remember from our childhood. It’s common for the victim being

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Should Your Teenager Be On Social Media?

September 22, 2019

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The Pros And Cons Every Parent Should Know About Social Media & Teen Health Social media is a daily part of life for most of our teenagers. In fact, Common Sense Media conducted a report that found 75% of American teenagers have social media profiles. Undoubtedly, our teens are under great pressure to be available

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College Freshman: Tips For Staying Healthy & Thriving As You Transition Into College

September 18, 2019

Transitioning from high school to college is a major life event. For most students, this will be their first time away from home for an extended period and the first time they will make many of their own decisions. During this transition, students often aren’t aware of what they need to do to maintain their

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Pediatrician Discusses Tips To Prepare Your Child For A Healthy School Year

August 5, 2019

We are just a few days away from school starting. You probably feel the back-to-school rush all around. Keeping your child healthy throughout the school year is one of the biggest worries among parents as school starts back up. When we put up to 30 kids in close proximity all day, our children are surely

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Staying Fit: Recommended Daily Physical Activity For Kids

July 29, 2019

Encouraging participation in regular physical activity is an essential factor in promoting an overall healthy lifestyle for your children.

Encouraging participation in regular physical activity is an essential factor in promoting an overall healthy lifestyle for your children. Routine physical activity increases lean body mass, muscle, and bone strength, and promotes physical, mental, and psychological health. It can also increase a child’s overall self-esteem, their ability to respond to stress, and maximize their capacity

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Is Your Child Reading Enough To Prevent Summer Slide?

July 15, 2019

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After a long school year, your child is probably excited to spend the summer relaxing and free of school stress. But as parents, we want to make sure our children don’t fall behind and forget everything they learned throughout the year. So what can you do to help your child retain the skills they learned

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3 Reasons Your Child’s Physicals Should Be Done By Their Pediatrician

July 1, 2019

Summertime is also often the physical time for children. Your child may need a physical before they return to school, to participate in a new sport or a new season of a sport, or to attend a summer camp. Many parents know they can go to a walk-in clinic or a pop-up event for these

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