The teen years are an important time of growth and development. Teens need regular medical care to ensure they receive recommended health services that help keep them safe and healthy. Having a healthcare provider (e.g., a doctor or nurse practitioner) they trust and can talk to is important, particularly when it comes to topics such as mental and sexual health, substance use, and safety from bullying. Read more »
Do you feel overwhelmed and overpowered at your child’s IEP meeting? Do you want a more equal seat at the table? You can increase your credibility and help persuade IEP team members when you learn how to use your child’s educational records to demonstrate your child’s needs, expand your own IEP team members, and present written Parent Concerns and Requests. Read more »
South View Middle School’s Peer Insights program pairs students in special education with their general-education peers, opening lines of connection that extend throughout the school day — and beyond. Read more »
Everyone worries or feels nervous from time to time. Anxiety is a normal human reaction to stressful situations. But for people with anxiety disorders, those fears and worries aren’t temporary. Their anxiety persists, and can even get worse over time. Read more »
Explore SEL from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education is designed as a navigator for the field of social and emotional learning. Explore SEL provides information and tools that summarize and connect the major frameworks and skills in the field to support transparency and informed decision-making. Read more »
According to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) annual Stress in America survey, many Americans — both adults and youth — report experiencing significant stress. While some stress is part of everyday life and sometimes helps motivate us to take action, adults can more readily identify feelings and causes of significant stress, and consider ways to manage it. Young people, however, may not recognize signs of stress or know how to respond and cope effectively. Read more »
A recent study from researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Dartmouth College has identified a new marker for autism that could facilitate earlier diagnosis. Read more »
In this HealthyChildren.org Parenting Webinar, adoption medicine specialist Dr. Elaine E. Schulte discusses the unique needs of adopted children. Read more »
Suicide is a difficult topic, but it’s too important to ignore. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24. Despite a common belief that only teens and adults die by suicide, younger children can also be at risk. Read more »
Eating disorders are serious mental health disorders. They involve severe problems with your thoughts about food and your eating behaviors. You may eat much less or much more than you need.
Eating disorders are medical conditions; they are not a lifestyle choice. They affect your body’s ability to get proper nutrition. This can lead to health issues, such as heart and kidney problems, or sometimes even death. But there are treatments that can help. Read more »
