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.
Category: Adolescents
FAQ: COVID-19 Vaccine and Adolescents
A pediatrician answers common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and teens.
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.
A Guide to Treating Fever in Children
Learn what to do if your child has a high temperature.
The Pros and Cons of Caffeine Consumption in Teens
A UNC pediatrician addresses why it’s important for teens to limit caffeine use.
Is It Safe to Have Play Dates Now?
Here’s what the experts say about allowing children to play with friends during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answers to Your Questions About PMIS
Here’s what parents need to know about the syndrome linked to COVID-19 that affects children.
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…