Psychiatrist Michael Sierra, MD, explained how parents can navigate this tricky situation and what to do when your child is a bully.
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5 health tips for teens heading to college
Brandon Hecht, DO, said doing well in college depends on staying healthy. He offered five health tips for teens heading to college so they can be best prepared for what’s ahead.
How to know if your child is ready for kindergarten
Pediatrician Blakely Amati, MD, offered some advice to parents who are concerned about their child’s readiness and what they can do to best prepare their child for kindergarten.
Starting a new school? Here are some tips to make it less scary
Change is hard, but pediatrician Blakely Amati, MD, offered some tips for nervous kids (and parents) to make the transition a little easier when starting a new school.
Helping your child adjust their back-to-school sleep schedule
Dr. Hungerford noted that for many parents, extracurricular activities like sports as well as time needs for homework, or after-school jobs for teens, can cut into their child’s sleep, leading them to feel more tired and less able to concentrate and focus on learning the next day. How can you help your child get enough […]
Town hall: Back-to-school and mental health
In this moderated town hall video, Drs. Blakely Amati, pediatrician, Brandon Hecht, family medicine physician, Michael Sierra, child and adolescent psychiatrist, and Brittany Peters, psychiatrist, answered your questions about the return to school and mental health in kids and teens. Questions answered include: You can always find more information and advice on heading back to […]