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• What's the Right Weight for My Height? for Teens

  
  

  One of the biggest questions guys and girls have is whether they're the right weight. Because the body is growing and changing so much during adolescence, it can be tough to answer this question.

• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) for Parents

  
  

  A person with SAD typically experiences symptoms of depression as winter approaches and daylight hours become shorter.

• Your Child's Weight for Parents

  
  

  "What's the right weight for my child?" is one of the most common questions parents have. It seems like a simple one, but it's not always easy to answer.

• Speech-Language Therapy for Parents

  
  

  Working with a certified speech-language pathologist can help a child with speech or language difficulties.

• Body Image and Self-Esteem for Teens

  
  

  When your body changes, so can your image of yourself. Find out how your body image affects your self-esteem and what you can do.

• Delayed Puberty for Teens

  
  

  Concerned about your growth or development? Puberty can be delayed for several reasons. Luckily, doctors usually can help teens with delayed puberty to develop more normally.

• Vegetarian Diets for Parents

  
  

  Vegetarian diets have become more popular, and many parents may wonder if kids can safely follow a vegetarian diet and still get all the nutrients necessary for growing up healthy and strong.

• Should I Go on a Diet? for Teens

  
  

  The best thing to do if you have a question about dieting is to see your doctor.

• A to Z: Bipolar Disorder for Parents

  
  

  Learn about depressive disorders, mental illnesses, and conditions that affect moods and the brain.

• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) for Teens

  
  

  Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that affects some people and appears at the same time each year.