Why doctors ask to speak to teen patients alone
When a doctor speaks to a teen alone, the conversation is to get a feel for what is going on in their life, including school, activities and social interactions.
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Self-compassion for autistic people and their families during the holiday season
Here are some strategies for autistic people and families to practice self-compassion and find ways to celebrate things as they are.
Taking the naughty or nice out of holiday gift giving
In her latest blog post, Children’s National psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, gives parents holiday tips on gift giving.
Failure to thrive: My child is not gaining weight!
There are many factors that can cause failure to thrive (FTT) or malnutrition, such as illness or environmental, socioeconomic and behavioral factors.
Teen smoking: risks and how to quit
As a parent, it is important to know how you can prevent teen smoking and how to help your teen if they have a smoking problem.
