The irritability, the silence, the one-word answers. For many kids, the emotional changes of puberty arrive before parents expect them. Here's what's driving it, what tends to help, and when to look closer.

The visit made sense in the room. By the time you're home, it's less clear. A pediatrician's perspective on post-visit concerns, watchful waiting, and when to follow up.

If you’ve ever held back a question at your child’s appointment because it felt embarrassing or minor, here’s why it’s worth asking anyway.