As children enter the teenage years, additional medical topics become more relevant. Please review these articles that cover situations teens and their parents may encounter.
You know your child best. Please contact our office with any concerns about your teen’s wellbeing, mental, or physical health.
Teens
A Message to Parents of Teen Drivers
A Parent's Guide to Teen Parties
Acne—How to Treat and Control It
Alcohol and Your Child: What Parents Need to Know
Beyond Screen Time: A Parent's Guide to Media Use
Cocaine: What You Need to Know
Drug Abuse Prevention Starts with Parents
Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia
Eating Disorders: Binge Eating
Expect Respect: Healthy Relationships
For Today's Teens: A Message From Your Pediatrician
Headaches: What Teens Need to Know
Health Care for College Students
HIV and AIDS: What You Need to Know
Home Drug Testing: What Parents Need to Know
Inhalants: What You Need to Know
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Teens: Information for Parents
Making Healthy Decisions About Sex
Marijuana: What Parents Need to Know
Navigating the Teen Years: Tips for Parents
Next Stop Adulthood: Tips for Parents
Nutrition and Supplement Use (Care of the Young Athlete)
Puberty:Ready or Not Expect Some Big Changes
School Health Centers and Your Child
Smokeless Tobacco: What You Need to Know
Smoking and E-cigarettes: What Parents Need to Know About the Risks of Tobacco Use
Steroids: Play Safe, Play Fair
Suicide Prevention: Signs and Safety Planning
Talking About Sexuality for Parents of Teens With Autism Spectrum Disorder—Autism Toolkit
Talking With Your Teen About Sex
Talking With Your Teen: Tips for Parents
Teen Dating Violence: Tips for Parents
Teens & COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities During the Outbreak
Tips for Parents of Adolescents: Common Concerns
Your Child's Mental Health: When to Seek Help and Where to Get Help
Your Family's Mental Health: 10 Ways to Improve Mood Naturally