As a pediatrician, I see first-hand the rollercoaster of emotions parents go through regarding the recent emergency use approval of… Read Full Article
Adolescent Health
Managing Mental Health for Today’s Children
She was in tears. She was 16 years old. She had just told me she did not want to live… Read Full Article
Adolescent Health
The Truth About Teens and Mental Health
We all admire kids who seem to do it all. The Ivy League-bound star athlete and academic decathlon champ whose… Read Full Article
Adolescent Health
Three Steps to Improving Your Teenager’s Sleep
If a glowing blue light regularly emanates from beneath the door of one of your bedrooms late at night, there… Read Full Article
Adolescent Health
School Sports Physicals
If your child plays basketball, soccer, or some other winter sport, it may be time for yet another sports physical.… Read Full Article
Adolescent Health
Athletic Supplementation: Protein Powder and Creatine
During adolescent sports physicals, I am commonly asked for my thoughts on a variety of supplements that athletes are hearing… Read Full Article
Adolescent Health
Adolescent Visits: What Happens When the Doctor Asks Me to Leave the Room?
If you have a teenager and have brought them in for a physical recently, you’ve probably been asked by your… Read Full Article
