June 26, 2018 Instead of Grounding Your Teen, Put Them to Work The next time your teen acts out, try giving them a job to do. A clear task helps establish fair punishment and accountability for a young person’s actions. Patient Education
May 21, 2018 How to Prevent Your Kids from Getting Food Poisoning Dr. Allison Tribble discusses 6 steps to keep unwanted germs out of your food. Patient Education
February 19, 2018 When Should a Child See a Dentist for the First Time? Parents (and doctors, too) might differ on when dental care should begin. A Michigan Medicine pediatrician explains why screening early is best. Patient Education
February 6, 2018 Persuasive Digital Design: Appealing to Adults, Problematic for Kids? Whether children are streaming videos, playing games or interacting with apps, habit-forming design plays a role. But its effect is largely unknown. Patient Education
January 5, 2018 To Help Your Teen Drive Safely, Follow the ‘S-M-A-R-T’ Method Simple behaviors can make a big difference behind the wheel. Use this checklist to teach your new motorist good habits. Patient Education
December 4, 2017 What Kids of Different Ages Understand About Cancer From toddlers to teens, young people process news of a parent’s cancer diagnosis differently. Learn how perceptions evolve over time — and strategies for conversation. Patient Education
October 16, 2017 Is rushing your child to the ER the right response? Dr. Freed discusses the results of a C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health. Patient Education
July 26, 2017 How Parents Can Help Teens Avoid Distracted Driving Distracted driving behaviors can be deadly, but they're easily avoidable with the proper training. Use these simple tips to help keep your new motorist safe on the road. Patient Education
August 21, 2017 Parents’ Top 10 Children’s Health Concerns (and How to Handle Them) With the release of an annual poll on common kids’ health worries, Dr. Freed addresses the parental concerns — and outlines action plans to help. Patient Education
September 1, 2017 How Parents and Kids Can Get the Most Out of Story Time Reading to your children early and often is more important than how or what you read. Dr. Burrows offers tips for reading with maximum impact. Patient Education
