Teen

Heading to the hospital with your child? Maybe they need an IV placed or need to stay as an inpatient for a few days? Both you and your child are probably pretty stressed about the whole thing. But help is on the way!

The other day, my oldest son said words every parent will hear at some point or another. “I don’t want to go to school.” But, as a dad, I could tell by the look in his eyes this wasn’t one of those days where he just wanted to stay home and watch TV or play with Legos instead of going to school.

They are the scenarios all parents dread. 

Your toddler wakes up a 2 am wailing and pulling on her ear. 

Your 10-year-old tries to do "wheelies" on his bike. 

You find him sitting in the driveway clutching his arm, and it's swelling before your eyes. 

There are many challenges that individuals (and families) living with autism experience on a day-to-day basis.

Halloween is here, and as you admire your mountain of sweets, you realize it's probably not the best idea to eat all that candy. After sorting through your treats and picking out your favorites, what should you do with the leftover candy? Here are a few ideas!

Perhaps nothing signals that your little girl is growing up like the start of her period. Since so many of my patients ask me how to discuss this topic with their daughters and what to expect, here are a few pointers:

Many parents don't believe their teen would ever misuse opioids. As someone who works with youth in recovery, however, I'm here to tell you that it can and does happen even in the "best" of families.