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Diabetes: Dealing With Feelings for Parents
If your child has diabetes, you may spend a lot of time thinking about the physical effects. But it's also important to understand the emotional issues surrounding a diabetes diagnosis.
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Depression in Teens: How Parents Can Help for Parents
All teens feel sad or moody at times. But when a sad or bad mood lasts for weeks or longer, and when there are other changes in how a teen acts, it could be a sign of depression. Find out what to do.
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Talking to Your Doctor for Teens
People who play a role in their own health care make better decisions and stay healthier. Here are tips for teens on how (and why) to build a bond with your doctor.
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I Think I Have a Mental Health Problem. Who Can I Talk To? for Teens
If you have a mental health problem or you just need support through a tough time, it can help to talk with someone. Here's how teens can find that help.
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Talking to Your Kids About STDs for Parents
Your kids need to understand how STDs spread and how to protect themselves. Here's how to talk to them about sexually transmitted diseases.
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Talking to Your Parents or Other Adults for Teens
Whether it's an everyday issue like schoolwork or an emergency situation, these tips can help you improve communications with your parents and other adults.
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Going to a Therapist for Teens
Getting help with emotions is the same as getting help with a medical problem like asthma or diabetes. Here's how therapy works and how it helps.
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Talking to Your Kids About Alcohol for Parents
As much as parents may not like to think about it, the truth is that many kids and teens try alcohol before it is legal for them to drink it. Here's an age-based guide on how to talk to them about it.
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Talking to Your Child About Periods for Parents
Kids reaching puberty should already know what's going to happen to their bodies. Here are some tips for talking to your daughter about menstruation.
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Adolescent Medicine Specialists for Teens
Adolescent medicine doctors are specialists who have extra training in the medical and emotional issues that many teens face.