Teens

Going back to school can literally be a headache

The transition from summer break to classes can trigger headaches. Here’s why and what to do.

Teen acne myths: What you need to know

Learn about teen acne, treatments and why seeking dermatological care is important.

Medium-distance view from the back of a mother sitting at the kitchen table with her teenage boy.

Managing your mental health when your teen has a chronic illness

Caring for a teen with a chronic illness is stressful. Tips for mothers to nurture their own mental health.

Growing teenage girl looking at face in bathroom mirror and struggling with period problems.

When do period problems in teens become PROBLEMS?

If menstrual cycles are affecting a young woman's ability to study or work, it's time to get help.

How much screen time can my child have over the summer?

Now that school is out and the weather is hot and muggy, you may be tempted to relax your family’s screen time rules. Here’s why pediatric nurse practitioner Jasmine M. Terrell doesn’t recommend it.

ATV riders: Strap on a helmet like you wear a seat belt in a car

ATV accidents jump as weather gets warm, and children are more prone to injuries. Here's why.

10 fun summer activities for tweens

Sometimes the simplest ideas make for the best memories for tweens in the summertime.

5 reasons children need child life services

Child life specialists help meet five important needs children have while in the hospital.

Asthma care has come a long way, baby

Parents: Your child doesn’t have to suffer like you did.