Child & Teen Health Archive

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5 skills teens need in life - and how to encourage them

All parents want their children to be happy and able to successfully navigate life's challenges. Five core skills form a great foundation, and while parents can and should support young children in building these skills, encouraging teens to reinforce and refine their skills is important.

Think your child has ADHD? What your pediatrician can do

Problems with attention and focus, impulsivity, and constant motion are possible symptoms of ADHD.

A low-tech school vacation: Keeping kids busy and happy without screens

Wondering how to occupy your children during school break? Skip the screens and try these low-tech physical and creative pursuits.

How to help your child get the sleep they need

Without enough quality sleep, children are more likely to have health and behavioral problems - and difficulty learning. Here are a few simple things you can do to help your child get the sleep they need.

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