Conversation About Kids and Porn with Common Sense Media
It was such a pleasure taking part in this important discussion, on the heels of Common Sense Media's new research on Teens and Porn. I...
Control the Scroll: Managing Social Media and Mental Health
Thanksgiving break is a great time to hit the reset button on social media and family screen use. It was such a pleasure participating in...
Boys Have Eating Disorders, Too. Doctors Think Social Media Is Making It Worse.
Boys are so often left out of the conversation about eating disorders and the potential impact of social media on body image.
Talking With Kids About Bodies & Sex
Wondering how to talk with kids about bodies and sex? Listen in to this conversation from the Parenting Portal podcast. Joanna Port is...
Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls, Company Documents Show
Ever wonder if Instagram affects teens' mental health or body image? Read on to see Facebook's own internal research. This is a great...
Raising Kids to Love Exercise
What is the WHY behind your kid's participation in youth sports? Here are some great tips for keeping the experience joyful.
Eating Disorders in Teens Have ‘Exploded’ in the Pandemic
I have been hearing so much from parents and teens about body image concerns and eating disorders that cropped up during the pandemic....
Emerging From the Pandemic With Acne, Facial Hair and Body Odor
I've spent a lot of time thinking, over the past year, about the pros and cons of going through puberty during a pandemic. Now that some...
The Beauty Myth for Boys
This is a terrific piece, penned by my friend and colleague, Cara Natterson, MD about the importance of talking with boys about body...
How to Discuss Body Image with Your Teen
With the New Year come resolutions, sometimes involving diets and weight loss. If you are parenting a teen or a tween, be mindful of the...