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Autism affects about 1 in every 36 children and symptoms can vary. Parents can help by talking to a provider as soon as they have concerns.
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Ten years after Reagan Lennes’ traumatic accident, the 15-year-old walked back into Hennepin Healthcare to thank her caregivers.
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It’s not easy talking about sex, drugs, violence and other difficult topics with our teens. These tips offer ways to help support your teen.
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Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in the lives of adolescents. Guidance is key to helping teens navigate this time in their life.
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A therapy animal is a specially trained animal that partners with its human handler to bring joy, comfort, and companionship.
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Caring for the most critical patients gives me the greatest amount of joy as a NICU nurse, says Mai Stigen.
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To build a healthy relationship with your teen, spend time with them and get to know their friends and support system.
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Consent helps people understand and respect each other’s boundaries. It not only applies to sex but any interaction between two people.
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Being a teenager is a complicated time, and it can be hard to tell what changes are typical from those that are harmful.
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Aside from all the noise of machines in the NICU, babies are hearing another sound, too – children’s books read in their own language.
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Sports participation teaches valuable lessons about teamwork, expands social networks, and boosts the self-esteem of children.
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Bullying and substance abuse are often on a caretaker’s mind when raising children from adolescents into adulthood.
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Listening to teens is crucial in building open and trusting relationships, as well as setting young folks up for success.
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Gender-affirming care supports the transition of transgender and non-binary individuals to their gender identity.
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When we sit down with our teens to talk about an unhealthy relationship, a discussion about healthy relationships can be had without strife.
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The National Adolescent Health Month™ recognizes adolescent strengths, promotes meaningful activities, and good adolescent health.
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Early referrals to speech-language pathology services can ensure children receive therapy when they are most capable of making improvements.
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Open windows also open the opportunity for a child to fall out of a window and experience serious – and sometimes fatal – injuries.
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For teens, pregnancy can impact their mental health in drastic ways that differ from older pregnancy experiences.
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Stacene Maroushek, MD emphasizes the importance of vaccinating children to avoid some of the common childhood illnesses.
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