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?
Your Daughter Got Her Period; Now What?
Perhaps nothing signals that your little girl is growing up like the start of her period.
How to Talk to Your Teen About Opioid Drugs
Many parents don't believe their teen would ever misuse opioids.
It Doesn't Always Take a Village: Pros and Cons of Online Mom Groups
Guest Blogger: Deanna Richmond, MD, South County Pediatrics, Webster, MA
As with many things in life, mom groups on social media have both an upside and a downside.
Prediction: Obesity Will Surpass Smoking As Most Preventable Cause of Cancer
It's no secret that being overweight or obese can affect your overall health.
Sleep Deprivation in Teens: A Common Problem
Teens on average need about nine hours of sleep at night. But most don't get the amount of sleep they need. School, friends, homework, activities, television, video games, cell phones and the computer may have a higher priority for a teen than sleep.
Grocery Shop the Smart and Healthy Way
Good nutrition starts with smart choices in the grocery store. If you don't have the proper healthy ingredients in your home, preparing healthy meals can be difficult and challenging.
What Every Parent Needs to Know - The HPV Vaccine and Cancer Prevention
If you're a parent of a preteen or teen, we know you have many questions about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. HPV causes cancer. Cancer can be prevented. The HPV vaccine is the first line of defense against several types of cancers.
Social Media: The Effect on Young People and Eating Disorders
Many circumstances play a role in the development of an eating disorder. Social media plays a significant role and should continue to be explored and monitored.
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