Kids

Teens & Vaping: What to Watch for and How to Talk with Your Kids

Leigh Critzer Thraves | 6/19/2019 | Kids

Last year, 4.9 percent of middle-schoolers and 20.8 percent of high-schoolers reported they had used electronic cigarettes in the past month. Find out what to look for and how to talk to your kids about vaping.

Boys and girl riding bicycles on sunny gravel road in a row

Infographic: Bicycle Helmet Safety Tips for Riders and Parents

Elizabeth Timms | 6/13/2019 | Kids

Bicycle helmet safety is just as important as wearing a seatbelt. Therefore, kids and adults should wear a properly fitted helmet every time they ride.

HPV Vaccine for Boys: The Shot That’s Worth It

Amy Sarah Marshall | 5/7/2019 | Kids

The HPV vaccine prevents cancer in both boys and girls, yet many parents avoid pushing for the shot, thinking that HPV is only a sexually transmitted disease. The reality is much different.

Spotting Distress Signs in Teens: How to Tell if Your Kid Might be Suicidal

Leigh Critzer Thraves | 4/24/2019 | Kids

Teens can often be irritable, angst-filled, sensitive to criticism and want to sleep a lot. What separates “normal” teen expression from behavior parents should worry about?

Michael had cystic fibrosis, and an organ donor changed his life.

Why You Should Be an Organ Donor: A Little Boy’s Story of Receiving & Giving Life

uvahealth | 4/12/2019 | Kids

Michael's cystic fibrosis kept him from enjoying childhood, until an organ donor and new lungs changed his life. His father works at UVA and contributed this post.

Does Sugar Make Kids Hyper? FAQs About Kids & Added Sugar

Holly Cooper Ford | 3/26/2019 | Kids

Is your child consuming too much added sugar? Find out why it's important to monitor the sweets and get tips on healthier snack alternatives.

Infographic: Top Toy Safety Tips

Leigh Critzer Thraves | 12/10/2018 | General Health, Kids

Before you head to the store to stock up on toys for all the kids on your list, check out these 6 tips. During the happiest time of the year, as well as all year long, it's important to make sure the gifts you buy will keep kids entertained without putting them in potential danger.

older sister keeps the Santa secret and helps her younger brother write a letter to him

“Is Santa Real?” Talking to Your Kids About Santa and Other Fantasies

Sarah Ridgeway | 12/4/2018 | Kids

Bring on the merry and bring on the questions! We asked a child psychiatrist what to say when it’s time to address the “is Santa real?” question.

How to Help Your Child Handle Bullying: 5 Things Your Kid Can Do

Amy Sarah Marshall | 10/24/2018 | Kids

Help your child learn to handle bullying. Have that important conversation about what bullying looks and feels like, and then help your child develop a strategy to deal with it. These 5 things can help you get the conversation started.

School Refusal: What to Do When Your Child Has Anxiety About School

Leigh Critzer Thraves | 10/23/2018 | General Health, Kids

Anxiety about going to school doesn't look the same for every child. It might appear as a tummy ache that suddenly resolves once the child gets to stay home for the day. Sometimes it’s tantrums or clinginess or defiance. Learn more about this common situation and when to loop in a professional.

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Kids

Teens & Vaping: What to Watch for and How to Talk with Your Kids

Infographic: Bicycle Helmet Safety Tips for Riders and Parents

HPV Vaccine for Boys: The Shot That’s Worth It

Spotting Distress Signs in Teens: How to Tell if Your Kid Might be Suicidal

Why You Should Be an Organ Donor: A Little Boy’s Story of Receiving & Giving Life

Does Sugar Make Kids Hyper? FAQs About Kids & Added Sugar

Infographic: Top Toy Safety Tips

“Is Santa Real?” Talking to Your Kids About Santa and Other Fantasies

How to Help Your Child Handle Bullying: 5 Things Your Kid Can Do

School Refusal: What to Do When Your Child Has Anxiety About School

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