Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents help teens on autism spectrum transition to adulthood?

by Dr. Kristin SohlCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My teenage son has autism and I want to help him navigate the transition to being an adult, including adult health care. How can I do this?A: We

Updated on: June 05,2024 7

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents help teens on autism spectrum transition to adulthood?

by Dr. Kristin SohlCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My teenage son has autism and I want to help him navigate the transition to being an adult, including adult health care. How can I do this?A: We

Updated on:June 05,2024 7

'Food allergy bravery' clinic helps kids with food allergies overcome anxiety

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom an early age, children with life-threatening food allergies are taught to proceed with caution: Check labels, ask a

Updated on: June 22,2024 7

'Food allergy bravery' clinic helps kids with food allergies overcome anxiety

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom an early age, children with life-threatening food allergies are taught to proceed with caution: Check labels, ask a

Updated on:June 22,2024 7

Sleep loss moderates link between youth impulsivity and mature-rated media usage

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study to be presented at theSLEEP 2023annual meeting has found that objectively measured short sleep durat

Updated on: June 17,2024 4

Sleep loss moderates link between youth impulsivity and mature-rated media usage

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study to be presented at theSLEEP 2023annual meeting has found that objectively measured short sleep durat

Updated on:June 17,2024 4

Research details perils of not being attractive or athletic in middle school

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe peer group punishes those who do not have highly valued traits such as being good-looking or being good at sports. Credit: Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic Universit

Updated on: April 24,2024 15

Research details perils of not being attractive or athletic in middle school

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe peer group punishes those who do not have highly valued traits such as being good-looking or being good at sports. Credit: Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic Universit

Updated on:April 24,2024 15

Mindfulness programs help minoritized youth develop healthy coping skills, study shows

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEducational programs that promote mental and physical health can help young people—particularly in en

Updated on: April 24,2024 17

Mindfulness programs help minoritized youth develop healthy coping skills, study shows

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEducational programs that promote mental and physical health can help young people—particularly in en

Updated on:April 24,2024 17

Study finds low vitamin D levels in young people of color

by University of HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from a University of Houston College of Nursing study indicate that 61% of otherwise healthy Black and Hispanic adolescents have l

Updated on: May 08,2024 5

Study finds low vitamin D levels in young people of color

by University of HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from a University of Houston College of Nursing study indicate that 61% of otherwise healthy Black and Hispanic adolescents have l

Updated on:May 08,2024 5

Extra pounds put kids at higher risk for hypertension, shows study

by Kaiser PermanenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Kaiser Permanente study of more than 800,000 young people between the ages of 3 and 17 showed that youth at the upper range of average weigh

Updated on: May 20,2024 6

Extra pounds put kids at higher risk for hypertension, shows study

by Kaiser PermanenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Kaiser Permanente study of more than 800,000 young people between the ages of 3 and 17 showed that youth at the upper range of average weigh

Updated on:May 20,2024 6

Gender dysphoria diagnosis more likely for teens with autism, study finds

by Elana GotkineAdolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have increased odds of a co-occurring gender dysphoria (GD) diagnosis, according to a study published online July 3 in&nbsp

Updated on: May 11,2024 7

Gender dysphoria diagnosis more likely for teens with autism, study finds

by Elana GotkineAdolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have increased odds of a co-occurring gender dysphoria (GD) diagnosis, according to a study published online July 3 in&nbsp

Updated on:May 11,2024 7

Supporting a child with long COVID: Tips from parents of children living with the condition

by Carolyn Chew-Graham, Binita Kane and Tracy Briggs,The ConversationCredit: Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas from PexelsLong COVID isthe patient-preferred termused to describe symptoms las

Updated on: March 23,2024 10

Supporting a child with long COVID: Tips from parents of children living with the condition

by Carolyn Chew-Graham, Binita Kane and Tracy Briggs,The ConversationCredit: Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas from PexelsLong COVID isthe patient-preferred termused to describe symptoms las

Updated on:March 23,2024 10

Three ways to help your child transition off screens and avoid the dreaded 'tech tantrums'

by Juliana Zabatiero, Kate Highfield, Leon Straker and Susan Edwards,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany Australian parentsworryabout how much time their children

Updated on: February 29,2024 17

Three ways to help your child transition off screens and avoid the dreaded 'tech tantrums'

by Juliana Zabatiero, Kate Highfield, Leon Straker and Susan Edwards,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany Australian parentsworryabout how much time their children

Updated on:February 29,2024 17

Children who experience discrimination may have up to five times greater odds of suicidality

by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who experience discrimination based on weight, race, or sexual orientation have significantly gre

Updated on: March 05,2024 10

Children who experience discrimination may have up to five times greater odds of suicidality

by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who experience discrimination based on weight, race, or sexual orientation have significantly gre

Updated on:March 05,2024 10

Getting your child ready for spring sports

by Cara MurezSpring sports season will be here soon, so it's time to get kids ready after a winter break.Sports can teach valuable lessons, including teamwork, good sportsmanship, good communicati

Updated on: June 26,2024 3

Getting your child ready for spring sports

by Cara MurezSpring sports season will be here soon, so it's time to get kids ready after a winter break.Sports can teach valuable lessons, including teamwork, good sportsmanship, good communicati

Updated on:June 26,2024 3