Healthy sleep is critical during adolescence, but a nationwide survey finds many parents have sleep-deprived teens at home...Read more
Having fears and worries is a normal part of childhood development. A general guideline is that normal anxiety is short lived and does not interfere with your child’s daily function or ability to perform tasks he or she desires...Read more
While many children are excited for the start of the new school year, big events like this can often bring on anxiety for some children. Find six ways to help make the back-to-school transition easier...Read more
Beverages intended to bring a buzz can have unintended consequences, as a teen’s recent caffeine-related death shows...Read more
Your pediatrician can help counsel your teen about sexual behavior, contraception methods and ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs)...Read more
The start of college comes with expectation and excitement, but it also can trigger depression. A Michigan Medicine psychiatrist offers advice to ease the transition...Read more
Dyslexia is a complex language problem. It involves not being able to break down a word into the sounds that make it up, as well as not being able to think or write about the sounds in a word...Read more
If you have been thinking about discussing race with your child, now may be the right time...Read more
Like so many parenting questions, there is no right answer to the question of when a child should get a cellphone. A phone is a powerful tool, so thinking through why you might choose to get a phone for your child and whether your child is ready for a phone...Read more
Today’s kids are growing up immersed in digital media. Parents often feel like they can’t keep up, can’t keep track of what their kids are doing, and struggle with creating rules about digital media use...Read more
Many teenagers experiment with marijuana. Learn more about how parents can play an important role in teaching children about the risks associated with marijuana and other drugs...Read more
The mental health of pediatric patients, especially adolescents, has been challenged in recent years. The following topic will help you and your child navigate available mental health resources.Read more
Parenting is one of life’s greatest joys but it also presents big challenges. Learn about five helpful strategies for purposeful parenting...Read more
Tips to help parents ensure that this media use is positive and helps the family and community...Read more
An Individual Education Plan, or IEP, is used by public schools to provide specialized, tailored education services for children with disabilities...Read more
Although the minimum legal drinking age is 21, alcohol use and abuse continue to be major health problems amongst adolescents and young adults...Read more
The next time your teen acts out, try giving them a job to do. A clear task helps establish fair punishment and accountability...Read more
It is well known that smoking is harmful to your health, but there are still many teens who smoke, chew tobacco, or vape...Read more