A new study finds teens who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to use alcohol or drugs, or get in fights. Here are practical tips for encouraging your teen to get more shut-eye.
Building Resiliency: 4 Ways to Boost Your Teen’s Confidence and Coping Skills
Adolescent medicine expert Ellen Rome, MD, MPH, explains how to help teens develop the skills they’ll need to turn life’s challenges into opportunities to grow — and thrive.
When It’s Time to See a Doctor About Your Teen’s Acne
Pimples are par for the course during teenage years, thanks to hormonal changes that increase the skin’s oil production during puberty. That oil mixes with dead skin cells on the body and clogs pores, trapping bacteria inside. Then, pop! There comes a pimple. While some teens escape with only mild blemishes that are relatively inconsequential, … Read More
4 Things That Might Be Affecting Your Daughter’s Body Image
In the era of gym selfies and social media filters, we are constantly flooded with messages about how we should look. Can that affect a young girl’s body image? Yes, according to research, and so can these other influences.
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How Can I Take Care of Myself — as Well as My Teen?
Taking care of yourself when you’re a busy mom is a challenge, and raising a teen is no exception. Get practical tips to take care of yourself and your teenage daughter or son.
How to Guide Your Children Through the Minefield of Sexting
Sexting — the sending of sexually explicit videos, images or messages via cell phone texts — has become more common among adolescents, a recent study shows.
Diets and Supplements Can Be Dangerous for Teens
Weight gain and weight loss often top the list of questions that teens ask adolescent medicine specialist Ellen Rome, MD, MPH. Here, she shares some of the advice she gives them.
Is Your Child Ready for a Smartphone — Or Not?
Is your child lobbying hard for a smartphone? If you’re thinking of giving the go-ahead, ask yourself 4 questions that will help you decide whether he or she is ready.
How to Heal a Bad Case of Razor Burn: Tips for a Teen
What should you do when shaving, waxing or plucking inflames the hair follicles? Adolescent medicine specialist Ellen Rome, MD, MPH, provides The Short Answer for teens.
Help for Teen With a Discharge ‘Down There’
When adolescent girls or boys develop a discharge or drip, what should they do? Here’s The Short Answer from adolescent medicine specialist Ellen Rome, MD, MPH.