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 […]
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 […]
Dorian Gibson shares their story for Transgender Day of Visibility
For as long as Dorian Gibson, age 21, can remember, they didn’t feel particularly male or female. Eventually, Dorian, who uses they/them pronouns, found the term that best describes them: gender fluid. “I’m very gender fluid,” Dorian said. “Sometimes, I feel feminine. Sometimes, I feel masculine. Sometimes, I feel neither female nor male.” Dorian is […]
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