...a friend or a loved one. Especially for teens, writing in the journal helps explore feelings and encourages teens to get those feelings out. It will ensure that you are...
...through these changing times. In addition, your teen’s healthcare provider can be a valuable resource during puberty to answer questions and help you talk with your teen about what’s happening...
Having conversations about your child’s mental health helps keep them safe. Over the course of the pandemic, emergency department visits for suspected suicide attempts among teens have been on the...
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt safety expert offers water safety information for keeping children safe during holiday weekend fun. Memorial Day weekend often means backyard barbeques and...
...rising in recent years, and no wonder. There has been an increase in genuine threats to their feelings of safety and well-being. At the same time, this generation of teens...
...guns, paintball guns, etc., can cause extreme damage to eyes. Eye injuries can happen outside of sports. If your teens mow the lawn, be sure they wear closed safety glasses...
...in the Middle Tennessee region on a program called, Be in the Zone-Turn Off Your Phone. This program encourages teenagers to experience a day of lessons to educate and engage...
This season brings distractions and hazards. These tips can help prevent illness and injury. Safety is important any time of year. The months stretching from Halloween to mid-January, however, include...
If your child is dealing with depression or anxiety, medication may be the right solution. Learn more about antidepressants for teens and children. Doctors say they’ve seen an increase in...
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