Tweens & Teens
Parenting is hard! Our clinical experts and experienced parents weigh in on raising healthy kids
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Read ArticleDispelling myths about people who receive Medicaid
People who are covered by Medicaid have the same hopes and plans as anybody else, but often have access to fewer resources. When they need health care, Providence St. Joseph Health is there.
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Read ArticleFirst-aid tips and a DIY kit for minor cuts and scrapes
Proper care for minor cuts, wounds and scrapes reduces the risk of infection and helps minimize scarring. Treat them with these first-aid tips and make your own first-aid kit.
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Read Article7 healthy strategies for getting over someone
Breaking up is hard to do, but finding and applying healthy coping strategies doesn’t have to be.
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Read ArticleWhy does your young athlete need an annual sports physical?
Just as sports can be for everybody, a pre-participation physical exam should be, too, especially for young athletes.
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Read ArticlePediatrician's expert parenting tips to help teenagers thrive
Pediatricians can help parents jumpstart difficult conversations with their teens.
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Read ArticleCamp and sports physicals: Prepping for summertime fun
One of the most important things you can do to help your child stay safe and have a fun summer is to schedule a physical before they head off to camp or practice
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Read ArticleCircle by Providence simplifies mobile health care for busy moms
Circle by Providence is the free pregnancy and parenting app that has answers to moms’ questions about raising healthy kids
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Read ArticleParkland: Enough is enough
Providence St. Joseph Health is speaking up for the safety and well-being of our nation's children
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Read ArticleThe psychology of eating crayons
Why some children develop a mostly-harmless habit of putting crayons and other non-edible items in their mouths
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Read ArticleIs mental health neglected in our children’s schools?
The health of nearly 5 million kids is neglected on an almost daily basis--their mental health, that is.
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Read ArticleHow to Treat Colds at Any Age
Cold treatment and prevention tips for all ages
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Read ArticleToo Many Cookies, or Something More? What You Should Know about Binge Eating Disorder
Why you should be concerned about the biggest eating disorder in the U.S. Parents who are worried that their teen has an eating disorder may look for warning signs such as extreme weight loss...
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Read ArticleHow to properly choose, pack and lift heavy backpacks
Help your child avoid back injury by following these safety tips.
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Read Article7 Halloween costumes to empower your little ones
Witches, ghouls and goblins are all fun Halloween costume ideas, but how about trying something a little different this year?
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Read Article5 uncommon but important manners to teach your children
Whether it’s incessant social noise or overuse of technology, it’s more important than ever to start teaching our children manners.
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Read ArticleNot a phase: How to recognize suicidal tendencies in teens
Sometimes, distinguishing between a phase and a serious threat can be difficult.
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Read ArticleStart school right with these healthy breakfasts
Healthy breakfast ideas to get your kiddo’s year started on the right foot!
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Read Article4 acne myths, and your guide to the facts
Face it, acne is a part of adolescence. The good news is it can be treated.
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Read ArticleKids Eat Right Month: To develop right you must eat right
If kids don’t see mom and dad eating their vegetables, they probably won’t eat them either.
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Read ArticleParents, here’s your back-to-school first-aid kit
Now that it’s back to school season, it’s the perfect opportunity to take inventory of the medical supplies you have on hand and put together a first-aid kit for both you and your child.
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