Teen Mental Health During COVID-19 and Beyond
Talk to your teens about their mental health.
Category: Adolescent Health
FAQ: COVID-19 Vaccine and Adolescents
A pediatrician answers common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and teens.
4 Ways to Prepare for Your Child’s COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccinating adolescents protects them and their communities.
4 Tips to Help Your Child Overcome a Fear of Shots
A momentary stick can keep your child healthy.
What Parents Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents
A pediatrician explains what teens can expect now that the shot is available to them.
Recognizing Mental Health Problems in Children
Is it a passing stage or something more serious?
Adolescent Health, Children's Health, Coronavirus, Mental Health
The Pros and Cons of Caffeine Consumption in Teens
A UNC pediatrician addresses why it’s important for teens to limit caffeine use.
For Parents: Helping Your Teen Cope During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Teenagers face unique struggles as they adjust to a new normal.
5 Things You Need to Know About Your Teens and Vaping
E-cigarettes are too new to fully understand their side effects, but we know they’re not good for your kids.
6 Ways Parents Can Help Prevent Teen Suicide
These tragedies are on the rise, but parents can play a role in saving lives.
How to Talk to Your Teen About Unhealthy Behaviors
Around age 11, children experience a major growth of neurons, or brain cells, that shifts which parts of the brain dominate behavior and decision-making. At this time, the prefrontal cortex, which controls behavior and decision-making, is growing but not yet mature, while the limbic system, which controls fear and pleasure, is becoming the most active…
Helping Children Cope with Scary News
Learn how to talk to your children about frightening current events and process your own fears in a healthy manner.