As a parent, talking to kids about politics can often feel like tricky waters to navigate. In our discomfort, it may seem easiest to avoid it altogether and pretend our kids are unaware of what is taking place in the world around them. But, discussing politics with your child can help address their anxiety, as […]
Social media’s impact on body image
The effects of social media on body image and disordered eating among adolescents are becoming clear, so it’s important for parents to be aware and take steps to blunt the negative influences. That’s the message from Dr. Crystal Cole of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Akron Children’s Hospital. New studies are showing a pronounced […]
CNP Teresa Fletcher works tirelessly to motivate kids to live their best lives
Teresa Fletcher, CNP, hopes to live up to the legacy of her “work dad” and most influential mentor, Dr. James Fitzgibbon. She credits the former director of Akron Children’s Adolescent Medicine Center for helping her develop and grow in both the practice and leadership by teaching her how to advocate for and offer teens the […]
Is your child obsessed with their looks?
How kids think and feel about themselves begins at a young age. It’s not easy to combat the negative effects of a media culture obsessed with beauty and body image, but parents can help by not overemphasizing looks at home. According to Dr. Crystal Cole of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Akron Children’s Hospital parents […]
When should I contact a doctor about my teen’s acne?
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 […]
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