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Answering Questions About Sex for Parents
Answering kids' questions about sex is a responsibility many parents dread. But by answering these questions honestly, parents can help foster healthy feelings about sex.
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Special Education: Getting Help for Your Child for Parents
Kids with disabilities may quality for services to help with learning. Here is a guide to getting the help your child needs.
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ADHD Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about ADHD, and teaching strategies to help students with ADHD succeed in school.
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Talking to Your Partner About STDs for Teens
You know you should talk about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) before the action starts. But what if the thought of having "the talk" makes you nervous? These tips can help.
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Parent–Teacher Conferences for Parents
Attending parent–teacher conferences is a great way to help your kids succeed at school. Here's what to do before, during, and after the meeting.
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School-Based Health Centers for Parents
School-based health centers provide a range of services to meet kids' and teens' health care needs. Centers usually are inside a school building or right next door.
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Down Syndrome for Parents
In Down syndrome, an extra chromosome causes delays in the way a child develops, mentally and physically. But many resources are available to help kids who have it and their families.
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Caring for Your Child With Cerebral Palsy (CP): Ages 6–12 for Parents
If you have a school-age child with cerebral palsy, there's a lot to know. This checklist makes it easy to find out what programs and services may be available to you.
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Sexual Attraction and Orientation for Teens
Both guys and girls often find themselves having sexual thoughts and attractions. For some, these feelings and thoughts can be intense — and even confusing.
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Gyn Checkups for Teens
Girls should get their first gynecological checkup between ages 13 and 15. Find out what happens during a yearly gyn visit -- and why most girls don't get internal exams.