When children, teens and young adults question their sexual orientation or gender identity, they look for answers. Resolving their uncertainty and concerns around identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) can cause a lot of confusion and angst for teens and loved ones. That’s one reason Akron Children’s Hospital’s Division of Adolescent Medicine participated […]
Tips for Talking to Kids About Gender and Sexual Orientation
It’s difficult for adolescents to talk to their parents about sex, but it’s especially so for kids who are coming to terms with gender identity or sexual orientation. Many teens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) are secretive about their thoughts and feelings for fear of being rejected by their parents. […]
10 kids’ health issues to watch in 2011
As 2010 comes to a close, Akron Children’s Hospital has compiled a list of 10 kids’ health issues to watch for next year. Of course, these aren’t the only important issues affecting children’s health, but in the midst of many, these are notable. Obesity-related health problems: Obese teens are 16 times more likely to become […]
