Let’s face it. We’re all stressed, and our teenagers are no exception. They have higher expectations to perform better in school, excel in extracurricular activities and community service, and respond to social media. It’s no surprise that teen stress levels often rival those of adults. So how can parents help their teens manage it? Here are

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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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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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It’s not uncommon for a swimmer to have shoulder pain. With few exceptions, shoulder pain in a swimmer will be an overuse injury. That means it builds over time with continuous irritation from the same motions over and over again. Why Do Swimmers Get Shoulder Pain? This happens for a few reasons: That’s a lot

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Positive mental health in your child starts with teaching them to identify and talk about their feelings, and helping them develop their self-esteem. Learning how to manage emotions and social relationships are important lessons for childhood as well. Reading books about these topics helps children see that everyone has emotions and that everyone struggles with regulation and relationships sometimes.

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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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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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