Teen
What To Do with All that Halloween Candy
Halloween is here, and as you admire your mountain of sweets, you realize it's probably not the best idea to eat all that candy. After sorting through your treats and picking out your favorites, what should you do with the leftover candy? Here are a few ideas!
Donate
Donating your...
Your Daughter Got Her Period; Now What?
Perhaps nothing signals that your little girl is growing up like the start of her period. Since so many of my patients ask me how to discuss this topic with their daughters and what to expect, here are a few pointers:
Start the Discussion Early
Don't wait until your daughter...
How to Talk to Your Teen About Opioid Drugs
Sleep Deprivation in Teens: A Common Problem
What Every Parent Needs to Know - The HPV Vaccine and Cancer Prevention
How Five Seconds Can Change Your Life
Achoo! It Must Be Allergy Season
Got Sunshine? Be Sure to Cover Up!
If You Don't Have a Family Meal Each Day...
...it's time to get out the plates. Table time yields benefits that go far beyond food. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) says that the more often children eat dinner with their parents, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs. The center compared...