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Practicing Positive Emotions
en español: Emociones positivas: Hoja de trabajo Medically reviewed by: D'Arcy Lyness, PhD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/positive-worksheet.html Positive emotions are good for our minds and bodies. Making sure we have daily helpings of positiv...
Understanding Other People
en español: Comprender a los demás Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/understanding-others.html Predicting Feelings Imagine yourself in this situation: A friend asks you to a party. You learn that all the gi...
Soiling (Encopresis)
Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD What Is Encopresis? If your child has bowel movements (BMs) in places other than the toilet, you know how frustrating it can be. Parents might assume that kids who soil their pants are misbehaving or too lazy to use ...
Understanding Your Emotions
en español: Comprender tus emociones Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Behavioral Health Experts Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/understand-emotions.html How Emotions Help Us What are you feeling, right now, as you start to read this? Are you cu...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
en español: Trastorno dismórfico corporal Medically reviewed by: Christina M. Cammarata, PhD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/body-image-problem.html What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? Body dysmorphic disorder causes people to feel worried that pa...
Body Image and Self-Esteem
en español: Imagen corporal y autoestima Medically reviewed by: Beth C. Long, PsyD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/body-image.html Do you ever wish you could change something about your body? If so, you're not alone. Lots of people feel unhappy w...
Steroids
Medically reviewed by: Rupal Christine Gupta, MD It's important to understand the facts about steroids, their side effects, and what can drive kids and teens to try them. Being aware of the kinds of pressures kids deal with in sports can help you make sure th...
Upcoming ElderCircle Events (2026)
Virtual Dementia Tour Monday, March 9th 20269:00am - 2:00pm Are you a caregiver? A healthcare worker? Or supporting a loved one recently diagnosed with dementia? We invite you to participate in our FREE Virtual Dementia Tour on Monday, March 9th, with time ...
Stuttering
Medically reviewed by: Julia K. Hartnett, MS, CCC-SLP What Is Stuttering? Many young kids go through a stage between the ages of 2 and 5 when they stutter. This might make them: repeat certain syllables, words, or phrases prolong them stop, making no so...
Talking to Your Kids About Alcohol
Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD Many kids and teens try alcohol during their high school and college years, before it's legal for them to drink it. Parents have a big effect on their child’s choices about drinking. So talk about alcohol use with y...
Dealing With Feelings When You're Overweight
en español: Cómo abordar tus sentimientos si tienes sobrepeso Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/feelings-overweight.html Recognizing Feelings The teen years come with all sorts of changes, so it's normal t...
Plastic Surgery
Medically reviewed by: Rupal Christine Gupta, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/plastic-surgery.html When you hear of plastic surgery, what do you think of? A Hollywood star trying to delay the effects of aging? People who want to change the size...
Vitiligo
en español: Vitíligo Medically reviewed by: Patrice Hyde, MD Website: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/vitiligo.html Fair, dark, or any shade in between — most of us have skin that is generally the same color all over our bodies. But this isn't the case f...