Mar 8, 2017
Single Parenting Single parents face additional challenges as they seek to be both father and mother to their children. Pediatricians can assist single parents by providing helpful information on parenting, as well as parental “dating guidelines” that will help...
Mar 7, 2017
Adolescent Pregnancy Pediatricians often face the difficult situation of informing an adolescent that she is pregnant. Using scientific evidence, combined with compassion, pediatricians can assist the teen as she considers her options, while maintaining their own...
Feb 27, 2017
Dating – Teens Need Guidelines and Parental Oversight Adolescents benefit from parental guidance as they navigate social interactions and relationships. Pediatricians can help parents and teens discuss dating guidelines that will minimize exposure to high-risk...
Dec 2, 2016
Talking with Parents and Teens About Dating Guidelines Adolescents benefit from parental guidance as they navigate social interactions and relationships. Pediatricians can help parents and teens discuss dating guidelines that will minimize exposure to high-risk...
Nov 29, 2016
Connectedness Because adolescents are less likely to participate in high-risk behaviors when they are connected to their parents, pediatricians should use well visits to encourage family bonding and connectedness. BACKGROUND The family is, and always has been, the...
