Tips to Support Healthy Mental & Emotional Development in Your Child
Children and teens, and their families, are facing a lot of stress and challenges to mental wellness. Is it possible to prevent mental health problems and help kids be resilient during tough times? Yes! Parents and caregivers have powerful tools to help their children thrive, no matter what life throws their way. Positive experiences and […]
July 24, 2024
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How to Remove a Tick
If you see a small brown bug attached to your child’s skin, it may be a tick. A wood tick (dog tick) is the size of an apple seed. A deer tick is the size of a poppy seed or pinhead. After feeding on blood, ticks can swell to triple their size and are easier […]
July 10, 2024
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Can Children & Teens Have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
PTSD was once seen as something that only combat veterans and war refugees might struggle with. But new research shows that people of all ages can experience PTSD, even young children. Kids may develop PTSD in response to any one-time or repeated traumas that threaten their sense of safety and security. This could be a […]
June 26, 2024
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Migraine Headaches in Children & Teens
Roughly 39 million people in the United States suffer from migraines. While they most often strike adults, many children also experience intense, throbbing headaches and other symptoms of migraines. Read on for helpful information about the signs, symptoms and causes of migraines and how to help children and teens dealing with them. What is the […]
June 12, 2024
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Helping Teen Parents and Their Children Build Healthy Futures
Teen parents have plenty of obstacles to navigate. Their kids will likely face some too. The good news is that as a grandparent, there’s a lot you can do to help! It helps to be aware of the possible challenges your teenager may face as a parent. That way, you can help your child meet […]
May 29, 2024
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Lupus in Children & Teens
May is National Lupus Awareness Month and May 10th is World Lupus Day, both dedicated to increasing understanding and support for those affected by the unpredictable and life-changing autoimmune disease. Lupus is a condition that causes uncontrolled inflammation or swelling. It can affect many different parts of the body in unpredictable ways. Most people diagnosed […]
May 8, 2024
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