Parents, by now you’ve probably heard about the surge in e-cigarette use among young people. You may have even talked to your teen about this concerning trend. With so many new products on the market with more discreet designs, it can be hard to recognize whether your teen is using them. One of the most…
When Destiny Beavin tackled her 260-pound brother to the ground, it was cause for celebration. Not just because he’s quite a bit larger than his younger sister, but also because Destiny used her right arm for the takedown. That arm — and the rest of her right side — had been severely weakened by seizures…
My name is Amanda Trautwein. I’m 17 years old and a senior at Butler Traditional High School in Louisville, Kentucky. Since I was 11, I’ve volunteered at Children’s Hospital Foundation events, on Norton Children’s Hospital floors and the hospital gift shop. I’ve been a part of the Summer Teen Program as well. I have been…
We all have witnessed them — teen mood swings. For the most part, they are a normal part of growing up. But it may be getting harder to tell what’s normal and what’s not. Recent research points to a link between teen depression and excessive screen time. Teens who spend five or more hours per…
Most expect a visit to the pediatrician’s office to include questions about physical health, but some doctors say it’s time to also start asking kids, particularly teens, about their social media habits. A new editorial in the medical journal Pediatrics calls on pediatricians and other health care providers who specialize in caring for children and…
Elizabeth S. Doll, M.D., completed years of medical training to become a child neurologist. But what most people don’t know is she also spent hundreds of hours at Harvard University, training in the art of acupuncture. “I’ve always been interested in integrative and alternative medicines,” said Dr. Doll, who cares for patients at Norton Children’s…
No two periods are the same, however, there are some signs your daughter may need to see a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist. “The menstrual cycle can be thought of as another vital sign, just like height, weight and blood pressure,” said Paige Hertweck, M.D., Norton Children’s Gynecology. “It’s important to keep track of the age…
The idea of a children’s triathlon may sound grueling, but these kid-sized events aren’t nearly the intense run-bike-swim workouts adults go through. In the COOL Kids Triathlon on June 9, there will be three age groups: 6 to 8, 9 to 11 and 12 to 14. The running portions range from 1 kilometer (about two-thirds…
April 21 to 28 is National Infant Immunization Week, an annual observance promoting the benefits of vaccinations for children from birth to 2 years old. With that recognition also reignites the debate over the importance of vaccinations. Becky S. Carothers, M.D., pediatrician with Norton Children’s Medical Group – Broadway, said vaccinations are crucial for everyone….
As a health educator with Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness, I have taught Teen Wellness Workshops at Jefferson County Public Schools. Our first Teen Wellness Workshop was two years ago at Atherton High School. Since then, we’ve held about four workshops there, educating nearly 700 students. In these workshops, teens learn about healthy eating, pedestrian…
The documentary “Screenagers” features a woman who is both a mother and pediatrician searching for the answer to how much screen time is appropriate for kids. Norton Children’s Prevention and Wellness is hosting a screening for middle school and high school students and parents so families can begin the conversation around how technology affects our…
Spring has sprung, and it’s time to get out and get active after a long, cold winter. But first, here’s a little tip: Turn off the phone! When it comes to walking and riding bikes, nearly 13 percent of middle-schoolers and 20 percent of high-schoolers are distracted by their phones or ear buds while outside….