Your Child’s Vaccines: What You Need to Know About Catching Up During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Vaccination rates dropped by as much as 60% in some parts of the country due to COVID-19. It's time to get back on track
5 Things to Look For On a College Campus That Benefit Mental Health
Why it pays to take campus design into consideration when selecting a school.
African American Teens Face Mental Health Crisis but Are Less Likely Than Whites to Get Treatment
Black children and families need help to deal with the pervasive poverty and racism that surrounds them.
The Family Coach Answers: How to Guide Teens Through the Pandemic
A family therapist answers question about parenting through coronavirus.
How to Parent Your Teen Through the Pandemic
With schools closed, teenagers are missing out on more than classroom learning. A family therapist weighs in on how parents can help them navigate their schoolwork and their emotions.
A Mother's Guide to Her Daughter's Menstrual Health
When my daughters got their periods, I had to learn how to support them physically and emotionally.
Dating and Sexual Health in the Teen Years
As if puberty isn't confusing enough, this is also the time in their lives that most teenagers start dating. With dating comes new concerns about emotional and sexual health.
Substance Abuse in the Teen Years
Teens are more likely than any other age group to take risks. As parents, the more informed we are about these risks, the better able we will be to address them.
Mental Health in the Teen Years
Due to raging hormones and more, teenagers are one of the most vulnerable populations when it comes to mental health issues.
Annual Checkups for Teenagers
Regular checkups are important to ensure that all aspects of physical and mental health throughout the teenage years are up to par.
Why Children Need to Drink More Water
All of us know that water is essential for our bodies to properly function. And most of the time our kids need to drink more water.
For Kids, Chronic Illness May Trigger Mental Health Issues
When children learn they have a long-term illness, such as diabetes or epilepsy, they're likely to suffer emotionally, too, a small study finds.
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