Period. Period? Period!!! What Every Girl Needs to Know. NP Lori gives you a starting point to talk with your daughter about periods. From tampons to pads to timing, NP Lori writes a blog for your daughter to read and you to share.
Category: teenager
Trust in the Age of the Smartphone: Is Monitoring 24/7 the Best Way to Go?
NP Lori discusses the pros and cons of 24/7 parental monitoring of tween/teen smartphones using parental control 'spyware'. Where has our trust gone? Can we allow teens to explore the world and make mistakes anymore?
Dr Larry Nassar duped parents too: How parents can be alert to child sex abuse
NP Lori and Dr Molly talk about how parents were duped by Larry Nassar and how you can learn from their horrible mistake in the latest installment of Real Parents Real Advice.
February is FAMILY FUN MONTH!!
When the cold weather drives you inside, what can you do with your kids besides Legos and screen time? NP Jessica offers a month's worth of ideas to bring your family closer and have fun too!
He had a sports physical at school…. Why bother with the adolescent well visit?
Annual check ups at your pediatrician is so much more than just making sure you're OK to play sports. For the athlete and non-athlete alike Dr Molly explains why going to your pediatrician for your annual check up rather than an urgent care makes sense.
Weight Training in the Off Season: What Parents Need to Know
Weight training in the off season is all the rage. Do you know how to assess whether your teen's program is right for his/her growing body? Get the answers!
Kids and Technology: What’s a Parent To Do?
Kids (and parents!) use technology all the time. How much is too much? Are you or your children becoming addicted to your technology? Read NP Jessica's blog and get answers and tips!
‘I have to go potty’ and other bedtime shenanigans
NP Jessica shares info about how much sleep kids need and how to develop routines that will ensure your children get it.
Vaping: What’s the Big Deal? It’s Safe, Right?
Vaping has replaced cigarette smoking among teenagers. Is it really safer?
YAY! IT’S A SNOW DAY!!!! How to Keep Your Child Safe in Winter Weather
Going outside in the winter is fun--especially in the snow! Dr Alita give us tips on how to keep your kids safe (and warm!) outside.
