In recognition of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day on May 9, here are a few tips for parents and caregivers – and other adults who can help support the children around them.
Orthorexia is a term used to describe an intense fixation to only eating foods considered “healthy” or “clean.” Unlike other eating disorders that focus on how much food is eaten, orthorexia centers on food quality and perfecting nutritional intake.
As a parent or caregiver, you know your children – you’ve seen them grow up and are familiar with their strengths and challenges. It can be surprising and worrying to realize they won’t always share their lives with you.
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All kids have worries and doubts. But kids with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often can’t stop worrying, no matter how much they want to. And those worries frequently compel them to behave in certain ways over and over again. Read More
When a child lives with chronic pain, getting through the school day can feel impossible—for them and for you. Learn how pain-related thoughts (in kids and parents) can fuel school avoidance, and discover practical strategies to build routines, partner with the school, and help your child stay engaged and confident in the classroom. Read More
When children are born prematurely, they may miss out on important nutrients that affect brain development. As a result, preemies can sometimes struggle in school or with behavior problems. Physicians or parents may try to make up for that lost time using nutritional supplements. Read More
If your child’s extreme picky eating is affecting their growth, nutrition, or everyday life, you’re not alone. Discover how the multidisciplinary ARFID Clinic at Nationwide Children’s Hospital uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and family-centered support to help kids ages 10–14 build healthier, more flexible eating habits. Read More
Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical condition that typically starts in adolescence. 90% of adults with substance use disorder started using before the age of 18 and half started before the age of 15. Read More
We live in a world full of technology and, for many of us, our children understand it better than we do.Parents may feel pressured by their children to provide them with a cell phone at an early age, but aren’t sure when children are actually ready for this responsibility. So, when's the right time for your child to get their first cell phone? Read More
Picky eating is common among young children, but picky eaters aren’t just kids who refuse to eat vegetables. Here are ways to help better understand this problem and how to manage it. Read More
As social media continues to play a major role in our society, talking to your child about body positivity is more important than ever - and it’s not just a topic for girls. Boys struggle with body image too. Read More
