What causes heavy periods in adolescents? It’s usually nothing to worry about, but in some cases it could signal an undiagnosed bleeding disorder. Learn to recognize the signs.
How to Help Your Kids (or Teens) Find Balance With Sports, School + Family Life
Our psychiatrist offers tips for how families can make sure kids properly balance sports, family and academic life.
How to Talk to Your Teen (When He or She Doesn’t Want to Talk!)
What should you do when your teen doesn’t want to talk to you? Here are top tips from our pediatric psychologist for getting the conversation flowing again.
Want Your Teen to Avoid Risky Behaviors? Make Sure They Get Enough Sleep
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.
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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.
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.
