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
Category: Adolescents
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
The Pros and Cons of Caffeine Consumption in Teens
A UNC pediatrician addresses why it’s important for teens to limit caffeine use.
Adolescents
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.
Adolescents, Children's Health, Infectious Diseases
Answers to Your Questions About PMIS
Here’s what parents need to know about the syndrome linked to COVID-19 that affects children.
Adolescents, Allergies
For Parents: Helping Your Teen Cope During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Teenagers face unique struggles as they adjust to a new normal.
Adolescents, Coronavirus
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.
Adolescents, Lung Health, Smoking Cessation
6 Ways Parents Can Help Prevent Teen Suicide
These tragedies are on the rise, but parents can play a role in saving lives.
Adolescents, Kids and Mental Health
What Every Parent Needs to Know About the HPV Vaccine
An expert in adolescent health and vaccines answers questions about this cancer-preventing immunization.
Adolescents, Sexual Health, Vaccines