Get Your Teen Moving
Parents may have more success if they are active themselves.
Adolescents, Fitness and Mobility
Category: Adolescents
FAQ: Is Melatonin the Answer to Getting Better Sleep?
What you need to know before using melatonin supplements for yourself or your kids.
Adolescents, Children's Health, Health, Sleep
Understanding Self-Harm and How to Help Someone Struggling
These behaviors are most common in adolescents and can be treated.
Adolescents, Children's Health, Health, Mental Health
Know When It’s Time to Go from a Pediatrician to an Adult Doctor
The transition begins in adolescence and need not be rushed.
Adolescents, Children's Health, Family Medicine
FAQ: COVID-19 Booster Shots for Kids
Boosters are now authorized for kids ages 5 to 11. Learn why they should get one.
Adolescents, Children's Health, Coronavirus
Getting Help for Your Child’s Mental Health
Talk with your child’s doctor and follow these tips to find the help you need.
Adolescents, Mental Health
Read This if You’re Concerned About Your Child’s Weight
The messages we give children about bodies can stick with them for a lifetime.
Adolescents, School-Age Children, Weight Loss
FAQ: COVID-19 Vaccine and Adolescents
A pediatrician answers common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and teens.
Adolescents, Vaccines
4 Tips to Help Your Child Overcome a Fear of Shots
A momentary stick can keep your child healthy.
Adolescents, Children's Health, Coronavirus, Vaccines
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.
Adolescents, Vaccines
A Guide to Treating Fever in Children
Learn what to do if your child has a high temperature.
Adolescents, Cold and Flu
The Pros and Cons of Caffeine Consumption in Teens
A UNC pediatrician addresses why it’s important for teens to limit caffeine use.
Adolescents