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By Lisa Pecos The Journal of the American Medical Associating (JAMA) Pediatrics recently published an alarming report stating that the number of young children and teens hospitalized in the U.S. ...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/opioid-overdoses-triple-among-kids-teens-protect-kids/

By Lisa Pecos It may seem like something out of an 80s sitcom, but giving teen girls lifelike baby dolls to care for as a way to dissuade them from getting pregnant is something that has been goi...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/program-prevent-teen-pregnancy-virtual-babies-backfires/

By Lisa Pecos Chances are that you’ve long been told that you should be aiming for 8 hours of sleep every night, but does that go for your children too? And if you struggle to get in a full 8 h...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/much-sleep-kids-teens-really-need/

By Jamell Andrews As a parent of an adolescent daughter, it’s easy to brush off acne and irregular periods as normal parts of puberty. While missed or heavy periods and acne are certainly commo...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/puberty-woes-or-pcos-know-the-signs/

Teenagers Who Watch Actors Drinking Alcohol in Movies More Likely to Drink Themselves A study published earlier this year in the journal Pediatrics found that young European teens who watched mor...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/drinking-in-movies-and-teenage-drinking/

Children’s Lungs Could Be Especially Vulnerable to E-Cigarette Vapor Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, have become popular in the last few years among many people trying to quit regular c...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/cigarette-vapor-damages-childrens-lungs/

Warn Your Children About Hearing Loss from New Music Players Many young children and teenagers got MP3 players as holiday gifts last month; doctors want to urge parents to caution their children ...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/hearing-damage-loud-music/

Almost All U.S. Teenagers Are Not Getting Enough Sleep, Says Study A full night’s sleep is one of the best things a teenager can do for his or her physical and emotional health, mental alertnes...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/u-s-teens-sleep-deprived/

What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Children Nine American children died in recent weeks, who were infected in the 2014 enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) outbreak that has now spread to 47 states and the...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/deadly-enterovirus-d68-now-46-states/

The Internet has made shopping for so many goods a lot easier and more practical. For parents, it is important to remember that teens may also avail themselves of the ease and convenience that sh...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/use-synthetic-growth-hormone-american-teens-doubled-year/

Plus: The Importance of Parents Setting a Good Example Despite the fact that all motorists are aware of the dangers of talking or texting on a cell phone while driving, many Americans continue to...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/study-shows-many-teens-still-use-cell-phones-driving/

A new study has found that teenagers who regularly consume energy drinks and sports drinks are more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors. Teens who often drank energy drinks like Red Bull and ...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/energy-drinks-sports-drinks-linked-unhealthy-behaviors-teenagers/

So, you think you may have the next Einstein or medicine Nobel prize recipient in your home … or perhaps you simply want to ensure that you give your child the best chance to succeed in life by...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/seven-ways-encourage-improve-childs-academic-success/

A new study found that when it comes to getting through to young people, you may be better off focusing on the positive, rather than using scare tactics. If you’re a parent, you may at times ge...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/to-get-your-child-to-listen-about-health-dangers-try-using-positive-messages/

Before we knew it, summertime was over, and it was time for our kids to go back to school. We may no longer be able to fix elaborate breakfasts before the kids rush to school; but there are certa...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/getting-your-child-off-to-a-good-start-with-a-good-breakfast/

Thinking positive and believing in oneself are much more than just feel-good concepts thrown around by psychologists looking to sell us books. Most people who achieve success in life on their own...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/things-that-a-parent-can-do-to-boost-a-childs-self-confidence/

If you feel uncomfortable even bringing up the subject of sex with your pre-teen or teenage son or daughter, you are not alone. More than one parent has elected to avoid having that talk altogeth...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/having-the-talk-with-your-child-tips-on-talking-to-your-pre-teen-or-teenager-about-sex/

Peer pressure being as strong as it is in the teenage years, a lot of adolescent girls and boys may want to head outdoors as the weather heats up and get a suntan. But with all that we now know a...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/sunshine-tanning-beds-and-suntans-what-are-the-healthy-options-for-your-teen/

Prescription drug abuse by teens appears to have increased by 33 percent in a scant five years, according to a survey launched in 2012 and published in 2013 by The Partnership at Drugfree.org, in...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/prescription-drug-abuse-by-american-teens-up-one-third-in-five-years/

The benefits of playing organized sports are well-established. They include giving children the opportunity to interact with peers and coaches to reach a common goal. This can help foster leaders...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/things-to-think-about-when-signing-up-your-child-to-play-sports/

The following is a break-down of what parents need to know, to help their children remain free from sports-related injuries. Education Doctors treat around one million sports-related injuries in ...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/important-steps-to-prevent-sports-related-injuries/

As kids grow, it can be difficult for parents to let go of the parent-child dynamic that was established during the early years. Teens might still be far from fully formed adults, but they are un...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/teenagers/

Acne is a very common concern during adolescence, and virtually every teen deals with it to some degree. Even small acne breakouts can be cause for anxiety, and serious acne problems can lead to ...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/pimples/

Many 21st-century parents are very conscious of the importance of keeping the lines of communication open with their teens. This often comes at the expense of old-fashioned discipline and parent-...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/teentalk/

Acne can inflict the young and the old but is most common during our teenage years. The acne that teenagers suffer from is called acne vulgaris and is triggered by puberty’s reproductive hormon...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/acne/

Teens are naturally rebellious, and when you combine this with all the potentially destructive influences that today’s teens are exposed to, it is not surprising that the percentage of young pe...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/tips-for-teenagers/

As a parent of a seemingly lazy child you may feel very frustrated with attempts to motivate him. Some parents are baffled by their children being so different in their levels of activity. Childr...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/lazy-child/

Cutting—or, as it is known in medical circles, self-injury—has gotten a lot of attention over the last few years, and there is a growing awareness that it is a serious issue among teens, not ...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/what-is-cutting/

Do you feel exasperated dealing with backchat and disrespectful behaviour from your children? It can be difficult to handle your children’s bad manners, rudeness, swearing, sarcasm or cheekines...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/back-talk/

Alcohol is considered socially acceptable as long as it is drunk moderately but it can cause mixed messages being communicated to our young people. We tell our children drinking is bad for them b...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/alcohol/

That kids experience growing pains is no myth. At times of growth (and kids do grow at uneven rates), to feel actual pain in the bones, muscles, and joints is quite common. Its prevalence is diff...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/growing-pains/

In the UK alone approximately sixteen children a year commit suicide because of the trauma they endure due to bullying. The offending children who have tirelessly bullied their victims know exact...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/bullying/

Sibling rivalry can take many forms over the years. When the second child is first born, it can take the form of acting out, regression, and fussiness on the part of the older child. And as the k...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/sibling-rivalry/

You may be concerned that your child is having difficulty with his speech. There are common problems that are often diagnosed and this is a guide to how you can detect them, how to help your chil...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/speech/

When it comes to educating children, a lot of focus is placed on practical skills like reading and math, which are undoubtedly important. But we should raise our children to be well-rounded indiv...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/children-music/

By Marc Courtiol Although it may sometimes be hard to imagine life without cellphones, most grownups can recall a time when we were not all in constant touch with one another, and when every hous...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/cell-phone/

By Jamell Andrews Because driving is such a routine thing for so many adults, we tend to forget what a serious act it is to get behind the wheel. A car is a massive, potentially dangerous piece o...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/driving-education/

By Lisa Pecos Today’s kids plug into media at an earlier age than their predecessors, and the amount of media they consume is staggering compared to the habits of past generations. According to...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/the-negative-effects-of-the-media-on-teens/

In the early evening I would sit outside under the tree near our house and watch the birds. One day I saw a Blue Jay come and chase the other birds away if they got to close. I noticed that every...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/spread-your-wings-and-fly/

By Liz Krause When it comes to the internet, gone are the days when parents know more than the kids – or so it seems. The fact of the matter is, although a child may know how to use the interne...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/how-to-keep-the-internet-safe-for-your-kids-and-home/

Sibling jealousy is incredibly common. To the older child it can be an overwhelming and confusing feeling when confronted with a young sibling and parents need to be patient and understanding. Yo...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/how-to-cope-with-sibling-jealousy/

Asthma affects the small tubes (airways) that carry air in and out of the lungs, also known as the bronchi. The airways of the lungs are more sensitive in children with asthma. Something that irr...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/understanding-asthma-in-children/

No one said parenting was going to be easy. As children grow up, countless issues can arise, and as parents it is our job to try to guide our children through these times to the best of our abili...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/the-6-most-important-parent-child-talks/

Hypoglycemia is a condition that is often associated with diabetes. It is characterized by low blood sugar (glucose) levels. Hypoglycemia itself is not a disease, but an indicator of some other h...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/understanding-kids-with-hypoglycemia/

By Lisa Pecos There have always been bullies, but the internet has given mean kids a whole new platform to bully others, and this new platform comes with some serious concerns that parents need t...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/a-parent%E2%80%99s-guide-to-cyberbullying/

By Marc Courtiol According to the latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 20 percent of American children between the ages of 6 and 11 are now obese, and 18 percent of young p...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/how-to-beat-the-childhood-obesity-epidemic/

By Lisa Pecos School is where kids acquire the bulk of their learning, but it is hard to have success at school without a solid foundation of education in the home, starting at a very early age a...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/7-ways-to-improve-your-child%E2%80%99s-school-performance/

By Lisa Pecos According to the USDA, kids between the ages of 9 and 13 require at least six servings of fruits and vegetables per day, with each serving being either a half cup of fresh, frozen, ...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/getting-kids-to-eat-healthy-foods/

By Marc Courtiol While childhood depression can be triggered by events such as changing schools, divorce, moving, or a death in the family, there is a genetic component to depressive mood disorde...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/signs-of-depression-in-children-and-teens/

Meningitis is an infection that results from inflammation around the brain and spinal cord coverings (or membranes). It occurs most often in children (including teenagers) and young adults, thoug...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/your-family-and-understanding-meningitis/

By Cyndra Neal Many parents can probably relate to having a child who seems to be sick all the time. Often times, parents find themselves wondering why their kids get sick so often. They may even...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/children-and-illness-the-main-reasons-that-kids-miss-school/

By Marc Courtiol While many parents often mention the fact that they wish they had learned more at an early age about how to handle money, many of them are surprisingly hesitant to discuss such m...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/teaching-kids-about-money/

By Marc Courtiol There are various stages of puberty that most of us are painfully familiar with. Even though the majority of us understand what happens to girls and boys as they hit puberty, man...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/understanding-puberty/

There is nothing that adequately prepares us for the most important job there is—parenting. Children and teens do not come with an owner’s manual, and most of our training is on the job. With...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/5-parenting-tips-for-communicating-with-children-teens/

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression that affects teenagers at the same time every year. For the majority of the United States population, the most common time of year for...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/your-teenager-could-have-seasonal-affective-disorder/

By Wendy Wood Do you suspect that your child has an eating disorder? By watching your child’s eating habits you will soon find out if he or she, in fact, has an eating disorder. Here are is a l...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/eating-disorders-in-adolescence-do-you-suspect-your-child-has-an-easting-disorder/

By Jamell Andrews Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, is a very difficult disorder to diagnose in adults and teenagers. The primary symptom associated with chronic fatigue syndrome is extreme fatig...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/parents-teenagers-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/

By David Bain Jesse Jackson once said, “Your children need your presence more than your presents”. When stated it seems obvious that a child’s early years can determine the rest of their li...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/jane-eyre-how-to-raise-a-kid-with-good-self-esteem/

As adolescents, children are attempting to acquire the skills they will need in order to achieve independence as adults. This is the time that they become their own person and create their own gr...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/preparing-for-your-child-becoming-a-teenager/

By Colin Ellison Being a teenager can be a stressful time in life. There’s the pressure of fitting in,preparing to get into college,going to prom,learning to drive. Now imagine if you also had ...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/teens-and-bed-wettingdealing-with-diapers-and-plastic-pants-2/

by Toni Schutta   You’re probably busy planning every detail so your kids can have a memorable summer packed with vacations, summer camps, sports activities and more. As you finish your planni...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/surprising-secrets-to-a-successful-summer/

By Colin Ellison Being a teenager can be a stressful time in life. There’s the pressure of fitting in,preparing to get into college,going to prom,learning to drive. Now imagine if you also had ...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/teens-and-bed-wettingdealing-with-diapers-and-plastic-pants/

By Sylvia Wells I always wanted five children, just like my mother. Even knowing they would all be boys in accordance to the needle and thread test I did when I was about ten years old. The funny...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/raising-strong-children-from-shaky-relationships/

Teens often lack calcium and nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E and so on. You would be forgiven for thinking that cutting back on fat and sugar is enough to keep your teenager hea...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/vitamins-nutrition-and-your-teenager/

So, I have come to an interesting conclusion about parenthood. When we give birth to our child…even if not right away, we at some point feel like this child will love us forever…unconditional...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/letting-go-of-our-teenagers-or-getting-ready-for-an-emptinest/

by Lori Heatherington From the time I enrolled my daughter in elementary school it seemed that the world was out to ruin her innocence. Her know-it-all six year old friends with older brothers an...

http://www.parenting-journals.com/why-plan-an-after-prom-party/