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View ArticleTalking with your kids about eating disorders
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View ArticleEmpowering children by talking about sexual assault
Tough Talk Empowering children by talking about sexual assaultThink of four young girls you know. Now, think about this: One of those girls will likely be sexually abused before she turns 18,...
View ArticleTeens go online for answers to their health questions
Dr. GoogleTeens go online for answers to their health questionsAnswers to health-related questions are just a click away thanks to the Internet, but is this digital diagnosing safe for teens? The...
View ArticleLater school start times could improve teens’ health
RISE AND SHINE?Later school start times could improve teens’ healthTeenagers are wired to stay up late, making it difficult for them to fall asleep before 11 p.m., according to the American Academy of...
View ArticleWhat not to say to your teen
Body ImageWhat not to say to your teenIf you want your teenager to live a healthy lifestyle and think they should lose weight, the American Academy of Pediatrics has some advice: don’t mention their...
View ArticleDoes this controversial new Netflix series glorify suicide?
Adolescent AngstDoes this controversial new Netflix series glorify suicide?A popular new TV show is under fire for tackling a controversial issue in a way that some say glamorizes mental health...
View ArticleDon’t talk about this with your teens
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How does puberty impact sleep?You likely know that adolescents go through many changes during puberty, but did you know puberty can have a major impact on sleep? Right around the time puberty begins,...
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