Q&A: What is the first thing a parent should do when her child is diagnosed with ADHD?
Dr. Lisa Efron answers a reader’s question about what to do when your child is diagnosed with ADHD.
Preventing kids from abusing prescription and over-the-counter medicines
Every day, almost 2,500 teens abuse a prescription medicine for the first time.
E-cigarettes, vaping and teens: what you need to know
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, e-cigarette use has sharply risen and is now the most commonly used nicotine product among youth.
Preparing your child with autism for a medical visit
The Children’s National Autism Behavioral Consult team shares some tips for preparing your child with autism for a medical visit.
Is it anxiety or acting out?
Psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, explains how anxiety can make children retreat or act out – and how parents can help prevent these disruptive or out-of-control behaviors.