Teen Mental Health: How to Know When Your Child Needs Help
WEBAs a parent or caregiver, how do you know when to talk with your teen and their doctor about mental health? Read on to learn more about teen mental health, including signs your child is struggling and may need more support. You can also visit the AAP YouTube channel for a series of videos for teens
Stages of Adolescence - HealthyChildren.org
WEBThe many physical, sexual, cognitive, social and emotional changes that happen during this time can bring anticipation and anxiety for both children and their families. Understanding what to expect at different stages can promote healthy development throughout adolescence and into early adulthood.
Teen - HealthyChildren.org
WEBInformation for Teens: What You Need to Know About Privacy Managing Money Meningococcal Disease in Preteens, Teens & Young Adults
Teen Years: Truth Telling & Myth Busting - HealthyChildren.org
WEBHere are 7 truths and 7 myths Dr. Ginsburg wants parents to know. Truths about teens. Truth #1: Adults are the most important people in the lives of young people, and teens like adults. In fact, adolescents care more about what their parents think than they care about anybody else's opinion.
What’s Going On in the Teenage Brain? - HealthyChildren.org
WEBThe brain, after all, is a part of the body and, more importantly, it is the organ that controls—or tries to control—the body's activities. Teens often confront many challenges, pressures, temptations and sources of stress before their brains are fully developed.
Ages & Stages - HealthyChildren.org
WEBGradeschooler: 5-12 yrs. Your child should feel confident in her ability to meet the challenges in her life. This sense of personal power evolves from having successful life experiences in solving problems independently, being creative and getting results for …
HealthyChildren.org - From the American Academy of Pediatrics
WEBAges & Stages Ages & Stages. Ages and Stages. Your Child’s Checkups; Prenatal. Decisions to Make Delivery and Beyond; Baby (0-12 mos.) Bathing ＆ Skin Care Breastfeeding Crying ＆ Colic Diapers ＆ Clothing Formula Feeding Nutrition Preemie Sleep Teething ＆ Tooth Care; Toddler 1-3yrs. Fitness Nutrition Toilet Training; Preschool 3 …
Gender-Diverse & Transgender Children - HealthyChildren.org
WEBTransgender and gender-diverse children—like all children—need support, love and care from family, school and society. When supported and loved as they grow and develop, kids mature into happy and healthy adults. Pediatricians stand ready to assist in the healthy development of transgender and gender-diverse children.
Why Breastfeed: Benefits for You & Your Baby - HealthyChildren…
WEBLikely because of hormonal changes, breastfeeding protects you against diabetes, high blood pressure and cancers of the breast and ovaries. It may also help keep bones strong, which helps protect against bone fractures in older age. It also triggers the release of oxytocin, a hormone that has been linked with feelings of empathy, affection ...
How to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe: AAP Policy Explained
WEBRecommendations for a safe sleep environment. There's no guaranteed way to prevent SIDS. However, research tells us that a safe sleep environment can help reduce your baby's risk of SIDS. We also know how to prevent unintentional suffocation and strangulation in bed. Our guidance on safe sleep helps to protect babies from these deaths.
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