As a childhood and adolescent psychiatrist, I see young people each day who are struggling with being overweight. It’s a problem more common than many parents might
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The Facts About E-Cigarettes, Teens and Vaping
With the rise of vaping among teens and the increase of lung-related illnesses, even death linked to e-cigarettes, understanding the facts about vaping has never been mor
11 Ways Families Can Salute a Veteran
During this month of Thanksgiving, don’t forget our military service members. Many organizations and veterans groups offer ways to help support and show gratitude t
Alternatives to the Traditional 4-Year College Experience
My friend has a wonderful daughter with a lot going for her, but school has never been her thing. Diagnosed with ADHD and executive functioning deficits in third grade, s
Jewish Families Find Community Through Ambassador Program
Every new mom knows the feeling. You go from 60 to 0 in a matter of days. One moment it’s parties, pre-maternity-leave meetings and overflowing guestrooms. The next
College Visits on a Budget
It is universally accepted that visiting a college before accepting an offer to attend can influence a student’s success. The conundrum for parents is, given the ti
It’s My Life – But My Parents Won’t Butt Out!
Could your good intentions be interfering with your child’s development of necessary life skills? Whether prepping kids to get into the “right” school o
What Should I Do if My Child is Questioning His or Her Gender?
Gender incongruence, or gender nonconforming, a conflict between a person’s physical or assigned gender and the gender with which that person identifies, may be som
Teens and Vaping: Here’s What You Need to Know
If you are a parent or work with teens, you know that they are vaping – using battery-operated e-cigarettes that deliver nicotine and other additives in the form of
8 Questions Parents of Teens Google Most
When my twins were first born, I had an endless amount of questions about child rearing. Why aren’t they sleeping through the night? Why is their poop changing colo
Celebrate International Women’s Day With Your Children
March 8 On March 8, 2019, countries worldwide will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). The first IWD was organized by a political group, the Socialist Party
The Promise of College
Should college be free? The answer is complicated. Nineteen states, including Maryland, have adopted College Promise programs that ensure some or all of their community c
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