The term “smokeless tobacco” may sound harmless to some teens, but it’s not. Nicotine pouches are the newest smokeless tobacco products on the market, meaning they do not contain material from tobacco leaves. But that doesn’t mean they’re safe to use. Read on for facts about nicotine pouches and the conversation you need to have

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It might not excite you to talk about periods, but they’re important to discuss. If you’re reading this, you likely have a child or know someone special in your life who already needs or soon will need guidance going through this significant stage of life. Below are questions I often get asked here in our

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Whether your teens are natural-born runners or happened upon it later, there’s no denying that interest in running sports, such as cross country and track, has increased. With an uptick in participation comes additional injuries, and parents naturally wonder why they happen and how they can prevent them. Some factors put teens more at-risk for

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Your baby’s first visit with a pediatrician will happen soon after birth. You may have a lot of questions about this first appointment, including what will take place and what you should bring. As a pediatrician who sees many infants for their first newborn visit, I get a lot of questions about this appointment. Read

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Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions in children, yet many families still have questions about what causes it and how to manage flare-ups. In the newest episode of the Young & Healthy podcast, host Kate Setter talks with pediatric experts Dr. Jess Trygier and Dr. Mariam Inqeibi about eczema in kids, including

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Accidental poisoning is a common cause of childhood injury. This is especially true among children under 5 years old, who are naturally curious and exploring their environment.  Recent increases in serious poisonings are linked to children’s rising access to high-risk substances such as medications, opioids and cannabis products. Below are items commonly found in the home that can

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Several years ago, I had a group art therapy session with two adolescent girls. We were talking about the concept of random acts of kindness. Right before the teens came in, I read their charts and saw that one of the girls had really big disappointments early in the week, and she was having a

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If you’ve had a bulb syringe in your hand and been unsure about putting it up your baby’s nose – you’re not alone! Even though it is a simple tool, it can cause a lot of anxiety for parents. Concerns about causing discomfort, doing it wrong, or hurting their noses are quite common. But it’s

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Baby, it’s cold outside! Keeping your child bundled up and warm is important -but puffy coats and snow suits can be dangerous in a car seat. Fortunately, there are things you can do to keep your kids both safe and warm! Use these tips to help keep your kids riding safely during the winter: Cold

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The topic of consent can feel tricky to navigate, but it’s a conversation that benefits children at every stage of development. In the newest episode of the Young & Healthy podcast, host Kate Setter sits down with Ashley Cremeans, a social worker at the Mayerson Center for Safe and Healthy Children at Cincinnati Children’s, to

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