Previous Kids Corner Articles - 2025

As teens with Crohn's disease become adults, the health care provider who oversees their care will switch from a pediatric gastroenterologist to an adult provider. Planning for this transition can help teens take on more responsibility for managing their inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

When a child is diagnosed with diabetes, parents might spend a lot of time thinking about the disease's physical effects. But emotional issues also come with a diabetes diagnosis. So, it's important for parents to recognize the feelings that kids with diabetes might have and learn ways to help them.

Taking care of your body is important, and that includes understanding breast health. As a teen, your body is going through a lot of changes, and it can sometimes feel confusing. But learning how to check in with yourself and know what’s normal can make a big difference in feeling confident as you grow.

Suicide is when a person causes their own death on purpose. Before trying to take their own life, a young person may have thoughts of wanting to die. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in young people. For youth ages 10 to 14, suicide is the second leading cause of death.

Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) skin condition. People with psoriasis have a skin rash and, sometimes, Joint problems or nail changes. There's no cure for psoriasis, but treatment can help most people who have it control its symptoms.

Soft Tissue sarcomas are cancers that develop from cells in the soft, supporting tissues of the body. There are many different types. But there are ones that tend to impact teenagers and young adults more.

Fad diets are marketed as quick ways to lose weight. The most popular fads tend to change from year to year, but the promises they make don’t. Diets such as the ketogenic diet, the whole 30, the paleo diet, juice cleanses and even intermittent fasting are all fads.

It’s never too early to talk with your kids about the dangers of tobacco, especially given the explosive growth of vaping.

Lots of things make kids feel nervous and uncomfortable. But how do you know if your child is suffering from anxiety that’s more serious? Here are some signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders and how to get help.

Parents and guardians: Please share this article with your kids! March is National Sleep Awareness Month. Here are some incredible facts about sleep – share these with your friends, family and classmates! 

Teens see very thin models on TV and touched-up pictures of celebrities online. These images are everywhere, and they make many teens question the way they look. While it’s normal for teens to worry about their bodies, it may put them at risk for an eating disorder.

Primary congenital glaucoma is the most common hereditary childhood glaucoma and an important cause of childhood blindness. Over 3 million Americans have glaucoma. And this is a cause of blindness that does not just affect older age groups.