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Coping When a Parent Has an Alcohol or Drug Problem for Teens
Alcoholism causes anguish not only for the person who drinks, but for everyone who is involved with that person. But there are things you can do to help cope with the problems alcoholism creates in families.
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Growth Charts for Parents
Doctors use growth charts to figure out whether kids' height and weight measurements are "normal" and whether they're developing on track. Here are some facts about growth charts.
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Fanconi Anemia for Parents
Fanconi anemia is an inherited condition in which the bone marrow doesn’t work normally. A child with the condition needs lifelong medical care.
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Hygiene Basics for Teens
Puberty causes all kinds of changes in your body - and some may not make you feel very desirable. Read this article for information on dealing with greasy hair, perspiration, and body hair.
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Beta Thalassemia for Parents
Beta thalassemia is a blood disorder in which the body has a problem producing beta globin, a component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body.
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Alpha Thalassemia for Parents
Alpha thalassemia is a blood disorder in which the body has a problem producing alpha globin, a component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body.
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About Teen Suicide for Parents
When a teen commits suicide, everyone is affected. The reasons behind a suicide or attempted suicide can be complex, but often there are warning signs.
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Does My Toddler Have a Language Delay? for Parents
Find out what the experts have to say.
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How Do I Switch Doctors? for Teens
Most pediatricians stop seeing patients who are between the ages of 18 and 21, so you'll need to make the switch eventually.
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Learning, Play, and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old for Parents
Kids go from babies to toddlers during this time, from first steps to walking well. They also make major strides in language and communication.