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Teens, Social Media, and the Trouble with Self-Diagnosis

In an age when social media heavily influences youth, many teens are quick to label themselves with mental health conditions they see trending online. Pediatrian Cindy Gellner, MD, highlights the…

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The Basics: Child Developmental Milestones

As a new parent, it’s important to you that your child meets all the expected developmental milestones, like walking and talking. But which milestones are backed by research, and how do you…

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Your Child's ADHD Could Be Misdiagnosed

A recent study suggests the overdiagnosing of ADHD in elementary-aged children could come down to something as simple as what month a child is born. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about the new…

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Does My Child Have ADHD?

Young children typically have a lot of energy and short attention spans. Still, with over 6.1 million children in the United States diagnosed with ADHD, parents often worry about their children being…

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Smartphones Increasing Emotional Health Problems in Teens

There has been a significant increase in emotional health problems among American teenagers since the adoption of smartphones. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses the science and impact of…

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Helping a Young Child Cope After a Stressful or Traumatic Event

From separation anxiety on the first day of school to serious injuries or accidents, young children experience stress and trauma just like everyone else. What can parents do to comfort a child…

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What to Do When a Teen's Anger Spirals Out of Control

Mood swings and confused emotions are common in growing teenagers. Anger is a normal emotion, but how your teen handles it is what matters. When a teen becomes really angry, there is often another…

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What Can You Do if Your Teen is a Cutter?

Many people today are looking for ways to relieve stress, but don’t know how to do it. Unfortunately, many teenagers are turning to cutting as stress relief and as a way to feel again. Dr.…

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Young Adults With Autism May Be More Likely to Succeed if Parents Have High Expectations

When parents of autistic teens have high expectations, they are more likely to have the skills they need to live independently, reports a study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental…

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Is Your Child Coming Up With Excuses to Skip School? It May Be School Phobia

Stomach ache, headache, dizziness, and nausea are all symptoms you might hear from your child on a school day morning. The condition may even get worse as it gets closer to time for school, then…

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How to Get Your Child to Stop Sucking Their Thumb

Thumb sucking is a common comforting habit in younger children. Because a baby’s desire to suck their thumb is essential for life, Dr. Cindy Gellner actually discourages trying to stop thumb…

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Sexting Proven to Lead to Other Risky Adolescent Behaviors

If you catch your child sexting, or even suspect it, take it seriously and take action. Dr. Kyle Bradford Jones says the potential dangers go way beyond the embarrassment of pictures going public.…

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Helping Your Child with Autism Transition Into Adulthood

There are some common things that parents of children with autism do that create a barrier to their child's transition into adulthood. Court Allred, a social worker with the Autism Clinic of…

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My Child Has Been Diagnosed With ADHD—Now What?

Learning that your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a lot to take in. You’ll want answers to questions including: “What causes ADHD?” “What can…

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Calling All Teens: How to Deal with Cyberbullying

With all the technology around, bullying is no longer limited to schoolyards. Kids are using cell phones and social media to torment and spread rumors about others in a very public way. If you are…

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Is Your Teen Depressed or Just Being a Teen?

Your teenager seems to have lost interest in their hobbies and is sleeping a lot—is it depression or just the hormones? Many of the symptoms of depression seem to be how teenagers normally act.…

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