Jul 22, 20192 minSports PhysicalsIt has been brought to our attention that there are several medical facilities that are encouraging our families to get “sports...
Jun 18, 20192 minBody Image & The Mirrors that Identify UsOur Body Image…how we visually perceive our bodies…how we feel and think about our appearance…and our sensitivity to how others perceive...
Jun 17, 20192 minConscious Consumers - Our Children and MediaI have a teen in my practice who I have known since he was born. When he was around three years old, his parents took him on vacation,...
Jun 14, 20192 minDads and their DaughtersFather’s Day is approaching. And with the discussions we’ve been having about daughters, we thought we would delve into the effects that...
Jun 13, 20192 minUsing Hormones to Regulate MenstruationMany of our families have asked about the use of hormonal birth control in adolescents. The question pertained to young women who are not...
Jun 12, 20192 minHow to React to Emotional UpsetHow many of you have tried to help your daughter navigate an emotional upset, only to be confronted with a: “You don’t understand me!” or...
Jun 12, 20192 minDon't Let Society Tell Your Daughter She's a GrapefruitI will NEVER forget a particular lecture I attended more than a decade ago. The presenter posed the question: “Do you teach your...
Jun 6, 20192 minGuilt and ShameDr. Brené Brown is an academic researcher who has spent several decades studying vulnerability and shame. We’ve enjoyed her amazing...
Jun 4, 20192 minOur Teen Daughters Need Female Pediatricians - Here's WhyAdolescence is a challenging, turbulent and sensitive time for girls. For those of you who have teenage daughters…take a moment to think...
May 15, 20193 minAdolescents, Acute Pain & Addiction - Part 1If you are only going to read ONE of our posts, you are going to want to make it this one from Dr. Milobsky. Because it might just save...
May 15, 20193 minAdolescents, Acute Pain and The Risk of Opioid AddictionIt is important to understand that this information does NOT apply for individuals with chronic pain. Chronic (long-term) pain needs to...
Mar 20, 20193 minSocial Media and CyberbullyingA little over a month ago, I published my practice’s revised vaccination policy, along with the thought processes that guided said...
Mar 20, 20192 minIt's Time to Pay Mental Health AttentionOver the past few weeks I’ve tried to highlight some of the more relevant statistics for my families regarding the state of our...