semi-nude photo. Taken together, this means that nearly one in four teens surveyed had sexted in the past six months. If you’re the parent or grandparent of a middle school…
…alone. We are in and out of that warehouse in about 13 minutes, but it feels like a month. I thought of this story today as I was asked yet…
manage attention problems in the classroom and how your child’s behavior compares with other kids she’s taught in the past. Be prepared to discuss medication issues – your feelings about…
amid these unexpected circumstances? In our recent Ask Ellen Q&A on Facebook Live, our co-director Dr. Ellen Braaten answered questions from parents and caregivers on how to help kids stay…
For answers to more caregiver questions about responding to kids’ big emotions in a healthy way, tune in to our “Ask Ellen” Q+A with Dr. Ellen Braaten. My 9-year-old grandson…
In one situation, conflict is denied or hidden. In the other, feelings of rage, harshness, or rigidity do not allow for peace and reconciliation. In both cases, conflict eats away…
parallel process between increased rates of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, stress, and in particular, loneliness, in both young people and their parents. Regarding loneliness, 41% of parents report…
going on 20 years strong, is one solution that’s benefited several communities in Massachusetts. In today’s episode, s pecial guest Ming Sun, MCHES, of MGH Community Health Associates , joins…
as many positive experiences as possible along the way, so your kids have something to fall back on later in life, when things get tough.” I realize now that my…
What does the average person think about mental illness in kids? We went to the streets to ask people this very question, and their responses and stories were both enlightening…
skills. For answers to more questions about executive function skills and kids, tune in to our “Ask Ellen” Q+A. Was this helpful? Yes No Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback!…
…in identifying the best strategies for helping him in school. Once you receive the IEP from the school, you may accept or reject it—in whole or in part. If you…
…couldn’t get to the didactics without first wandering through my own memories of my first dog. In my professional career, I’ve seen plenty of kids who are saddened when their…
…growing appreciation of this crisis was published with great fanfare in Pediatrics in December 2016. Remember that any article published in Pediatrics is a big deal. Pediatrics is the flagship…
simply eat. Hey, we all get hungry, don’t we? And for kids, food is about as good as it gets. But as the doctor in charge of their care, they…