Tweens & Teens
Parenting is hard! Our clinical experts and experienced parents weigh in on raising healthy kids
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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 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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Read Article3 alternative methods for reducing your child’s back-to-school anxiety
Parents, you’re not alone. Many children experience school-related anxiety, and here's how you can help them.
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Read ArticleKids and watersports: Expert tips on staying safe and having fun
We talk with owner of Black Crab Diving, Gramps Herndon and Dr. Danelle Fisher, Pediatrician about how to have fun and stay safe.
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Read ArticleA new approach to helping parents with autistic children
The Providence Autism Center is giving parents with autistic kids the tools and knowledge to help themselves and their children.
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Read ArticleConfronting a rising tide of suicide deaths
The popularity of movies like “13 Reasons Why” has shone a spotlight on the phenomenon.
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Read ArticleTalking about Vaping with Lil Niqo and Dr. John Maurice
Lil Niqo talks about the trend of vaping and tobacco use among young people. John Maurice, MD, a thoracic surgeon weighs in on the health risks.
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Read ArticleTop traffic safety tips for teenagers
Parents, teach your teenagers the rules of the road for their safety and your peace of mind.
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Read ArticleHere’s why we still need to talk about sexual consent
Recent studies about people’s knowledge of sexual assault have discovered that men and younger adults still don’t understand what “counts.”
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