Just like school, breakups and summer jobs are part of just about every teenager’s life, so, too, is acne. It’s estimated 85 percent of preteens and teens have acne, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association. Yet, that doesn’t make it any easier when your teens look in the mirror and spot a big, […]
Are your teen’s menstrual periods heavy? What you should know.
The teen years bring about much change for girls — not only socially and emotionally, but physically, too. During the early adolescent years, a girl will start to develop breasts and pubic hair under her arms and around her private parts. She soon will experience vaginal discharge, as well. Typically, a girl will get her […]
7 warning signs your child may be suffering from a mental illness
Being a child isn’t all fun and games. Children are constantly faced with new challenges and social pressures, not to mention their growing bodies are changing rapidly. Once they hit adolescence, the hormonal changes associated with puberty may also cause feelings of sadness or frustration, making kids moody or irritable. For some kids, this moodiness […]
Snapchat: A guide to keeping our teens safe
If you have teens or tweens in your house, you’ve probably heard about Snapchat — the uber-popular social messaging app that users use to exchange pictures and videos (called snaps) that capture life’s everyday moments. But while many parents have heard about Snapchat, most of us can admit we don’t know the ins and outs […]
Asthma: Being prepared is the best defense
As someone with asthma and allergies, Dr. Brian Schroer, director of Allergy and Immunology for Akron Children’s Hospital, has been closely following the research on how the COVID-19 virus can affect those with asthma. The good news is that patients with asthma are not much more at risk than other patients, he said. “It seems […]
What to say to kids about climate change
With seasonal temperatures on the rise and natural disasters becoming more catastrophic, it is easy to understand why climate change has become part of everyday conversations. Although parents want to help their kids understand why these changes are happening, pediatrician, Arthur Lavin, MD, FAAP at Akron Children’s Hospital Pediatrics, Beachwood, reminds parents that talking to […]
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