Safeguarding your child’s health is one of your most important duties as a parent. From the minute she enters this world, there are immunizations to track, well visits to schedule, milestones to monitor and illnesses to pamper. But as she grows up and enters adolescence, the way you and your child manage her health will […]
Preparing your daughter for her first gynecology visit
The idea of seeing a gynecologist or having a pelvic exam can make any young girl feel nervous, embarrassed or scared. But just like any other part of her body, it’s important to make sure it’s as healthy as it can be. “If something abnormal is going on and it’s worrying your daughter, explain the […]
Teens can find an array of legal substances to get high
Alcohol and marijuana are the most common mind-altering substances used by teens. But parents should be aware that illicit drugs and alcohol are not the only substances kids use to get high, said Dr. Crystal Cole of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Akron Children’s Hospital. Teens have been known to abuse products you might […]
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