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PCOS symptoms in teens

You may have heard of PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, before, but how do you know if your teen has ...

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Are Irregular Periods Common in Teens?

Your child getting her period is a milestone moment marking adolescent development. Dr. Sarah Garwood, Adolescent Medicine Specialist at St ...

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How to Deal With Teenage Mood Swings

Children transitioning to adolescence may experience teen moodiness, the source of much frustration for parents. This stage is characterized by ...

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How to Help Your Teen Adjust to Moving

Life changes, such as moving to a new home or to an entirely new city, can be difficult for most ...

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Life Skills to Teach Your Teen

Successful Launch in 10…9…8…7… “Can you iron?….. Change a tire?…. Fill a prescription?” I ask these questions in rapid-fire to ...

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Helping Kids and Teens Cope with COVID-19-Related Stress

For many kids, teens, and parents, coping with stress related to COVID-19 has been challenging. Fortunately, coping skills from cognitive ...

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Energy Drain

Many teenagers are turning to energy drinks as a way to stay awake and alert during school and sports, but ...

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Your Daughter’s First Period: What to Expect & How to Help

Today we’re talking all about periods and going over everything you should know for your daughter’s first period. At what ...

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Your Daughter’s First Gynecology Visit | What to Expect

When should you schedule your daughter’s first gynecology visit? What should you expect during this first appointment? In this video ...