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Are Irregular Periods Common in Teens?
Your child getting her period is a milestone moment marking adolescent development. Dr. Sarah Garwood, Adolescent Medicine Specialist at St ...
How to Deal With Teenage Mood Swings
Children transitioning to adolescence may experience teen moodiness, the source of much frustration for parents. This stage is characterized by ...
How to Help Your Teen Adjust to Moving
Life changes, such as moving to a new home or to an entirely new city, can be difficult for most ...
Life Skills to Teach Your Teen
Successful Launch in 10…9…8…7… “Can you iron?….. Change a tire?…. Fill a prescription?” I ask these questions in rapid-fire to ...
Helping Kids and Teens Cope with COVID-19-Related Stress
For many kids, teens, and parents, coping with stress related to COVID-19 has been challenging. Fortunately, coping skills from cognitive ...
Energy Drain
Many teenagers are turning to energy drinks as a way to stay awake and alert during school and sports, but ...
Differences of Sex Development Clinic: Treating Complex Congenital Conditions
Washington University physicians at St. Louis Children's Hospital provide one location with specialized medical care for those with congenital conditions ...
The Birds and the Bees: An Ongoing Conversation
Having the “talk” with your child doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking event. Sex—it’s spelled with three letters, but it ...
Juuling: A New Smoking Trend
An e-cigarette that looks like a flash drive is gaining popularity among teenagers and can serve as a gateway to ...