Juuling: One year later
One year ago, I wrote about the popularity of the Juul device among middle school students, high school students and young adults. Juuls, which…
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AAMC earns award for dedication to improving care for opioid-exposed infants and families
Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has achieved the “Center of Excellence in Education and Training” designation from the Maryland Patient Safety Center and Vermont…
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Breastfeeding: The first 2 weeks
Bonding with your baby is an incredible process that starts with hearing their heartbeat, feeling those first kicks and meeting them for the very…
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How to raise a grateful and generous teen
When teaching your children how be grateful, you are also providing them a tool for happiness and resilience.
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How to help your child cope with stress and anxiety
Like many adults, children are also subject to experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety, especially during the school year. How can you help? We talk to Jennifer Evans, mental health clinician with Anne Arundel Medical Center’s (AAMC) Psychiatric Day Hospital, on the signs to look out for and how can you help your child create his or her own “toolbox” to develop the skills necessary to cope with stress and anxiety.
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5 tips for helping your child through divorce
Divorce is never an easy decision for any family, yet for many families it is an unfortunate reality that leads to the formation of…
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More than meds: The prescription parents should know about
When you know something is off with your child’s mental health, you just know. But often taking the steps to get them help can…
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Is it puberty or something else? Navigating your child’s changing behavior
How do you know if your child is going through normal puberty changes or if it’s something more serious? Here are a few warning signs that can help you tell if your child needs another layer of support and/or professional help.
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Put down the tech: How to help your child be present in a world of constant stimulation
Our phones are a big part of our lives. Sometimes, it even feels like they’re an extension of our hand — placing us at the mercy of whomever calls, texts or tags us next. Those posts and messages, despite our best attempts, alter our mood and decisions. What’s more concerning is the fact that kids are just as digitally connected, and are displaying a similar, sometimes more extreme, shift in behavior as a result.
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Conversation Starters: How to get your child to open up
When your child says their first word, it’s an exciting step into constant chatter, a lot (A LOT) of questions, and some pretty funny…
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