Is your child complaining of intermittent abdominal pain and bickering over seemingly small disagreements? In that case, their body may be performing an incredible, miraculous, complicated, sometimes painful, and almost-always-at-least-a-little-bit-uncomfortable feat. It’s that time of the month. If you cringe at the thought of the person you love most experiencing mood swings, cramps, and other […]
Preparing Your Pre-Adolescent for Puberty
Your child may be a pre-adolescent right now, but puberty is quickly approaching. Help your child prepare for this upcoming time before it begins. Getting your preteen ready now will make the actual transition just a little bit easier for both of you. Open the Lines of Communication Approximately half of teenagers say that it’s […]
Puberty Pains: Checkups Not to Skip before Middle School
Puberty is a time of significant change in a child’s life. Their bodies are preparing to transform into a more developed adult form, and with these changes come various pains that can be eased through health checkups. If you have a child getting ready to enter puberty, there are a few appointments not to skip […]