Stephen Sandelich

It’s easy to dismiss small amounts of alcohol as harmless. But for teens, it’s often a sign of something more.
#YouthSUD #Parenting

Bedtime battles often mean overtiredness. Try winding down earlier—and know that it’s normal.
#Parenting

Vaping once doesn’t mean you’ll be addicted—but it makes the next time easier.
Think before you pick it up.
#YouthHealth

Snacking isn’t the problem. Restrictive rules are. Make balanced snacks the norm, not the battle.
#Parenting #ChildHealth

4 y/o: “Does your stethoscope work on adults, too?”

Apparently, I need the grown-up model.
#PedsED #KidsSayTheBestStuff

When teens present with substance use in the ED, it’s often their first touchpoint with care.
We can’t let it be the last.
#SUD #AdolescentCare

4 y/o: “Only glitter Band-Aids, please. The plain ones don’t work.”
Honestly? Same.
#PedsED #FunnyKids

Mistakes are part of learning.
Encourage effort over perfection.
#ParentingSupport

Fitting in feels good—until it doesn’t.
You don’t owe anyone a reason for saying no.
#YouthSupport

Sports are back, and so are injuries.
Take time to warm up and cool down—your ankles will thank you.
#PedsSafety

We may be the first—and only—point of contact for a teen struggling with substances. Every shift is an opportunity.
#PedsED

Late childhood comes with big feelings, bigger questions, and lots of hoodies. Hang in there—you’re not alone.
#Parenting

Quitting takes strength. Saying no takes practice. You don’t need a reason to protect your peace.
#TeenSupport

Bedtime drama lately? It might still be that spring time change. Routines will recalibrate. You're doing great.
#ParentingSupport

“Alcohol intoxication” is a clinical label—but behind it may be trauma, depression, or anxiety. Don’t stop at the surface.
#PedsED #MentalHealth

One big talk won’t prevent substance use. But ongoing, honest conversations can.
#ParentingSupport

Spring = scooters, scrapes, and splints. Helmets, shoes, and a little supervision go a long way.
#ChildHealth

Vaping may feel like a stress reliever—but it’s actually rewiring your brain against calm.
#YouthHealth

You can’t logic a tantrum—but teaching the words for big feelings matters long after the meltdown ends.
#Parenting

Teens rarely volunteer info about substance use—but many will answer if you ask. Normalize the conversation.
#PedsEM #SUD

Peds night shift is just a rave for sick toddlers.

Lights down, heart rates up, someone’s crying, and nobody knows what day it is.
#PedsED #NightShiftChronicles

Youth substance use is a health issue—not a moral failing.

Compassion, not punishment, is the path to recovery.
#SUDCare #AdolescentHealth

Spring is here—and so are scraped knees and sunburns.

Quick tip: Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days.
#ChildHealth #Parenting

Vaping isn’t harmless. It’s linked to increased risk for cannabis and prescription drug misuse in adolescents.

Let’s stop minimizing it.
#SUD #TeenHealth

To every parent with a coughy, snotty kid this season: You’re not failing. You’re showing up.

That’s enough.
#Pediatrics #WinterViruses

Today a 4-year-old called my otoscope “the ear flashlight.”

Medical device rebranding courtesy of preschoolers.
#PedsED #KidsSayTheBestStuff

Regular cannabis use in teens isn’t rebellion—it’s often emotional self-medication.

We need to treat it that way.
#YouthMentalHealth #SubstanceUse

Substance use. Depression. Suicidal ideation.

Too often screened in isolation—when they co-occur in the real world.
#YouthHealth

A calm voice, a hand on the shoulder, a reminder:
“You’re not a bad parent. You did the right thing.”
#Peds #EmergencyCare

We can’t separate youth mental health from substance use.

Most teens vape or use not just for fun—but to cope.
#PedsEM #MentalHealth