Parenting

The latest news and patient stories about parenting from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

Can chemicals in soaps and lotions cause early puberty?

Girls are experiencing early puberty in greater numbers worldwide. One study found a chemical compound that could be a cause.

How to talk with kids about disaster preparedness

Wildfires can be scary subjects for kids. Our expert shares tips to help them feel prepared.

Uncovering 3 little-known facts about marijuana

Dr. Fadi Nicolas and Charles Westfall, LMFT, of Sharp McDonald Center explain three truths about marijuana that are not commonly known.

Raising children in the digital age (video)

A child psychologist discusses the risks and benefits of kids using social media as well as treatment options for those affected by it.

Mom on phone with her children in the background

U.S. parents are stressed and need support

Parents are now more likely than ever to report having high levels of stress compared to other adults. And it has consistently increased over the last decade.

Think your kid would never smoke? Think again.

Every day, about 2,000 kids in the U.S. under age 18 try their first cigarette. Over 300 of them will become daily smokers.

Young girl on couch smiling at her smartphone

Opinion: Monitoring your teen on social media is healthy

Social media isn’t innately bad for children — but monitoring is essential.

Sad teen sitting on the floor with a cell phone

Why kids bully (and how to stop it)

Schoolyard taunts and online harassment can be just as dangerous as physical bullying for kids in middle and high school.

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