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Steroids for Parents
Get the facts about steroids, their side effects, and why kids and teens might try them.
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Abuse: What You Need to Know for Teens
Abuse means treating another person with violence, cruelty, harm, or force. It's never OK, and it's not the fault of the person who is being abused. Tell an adult you trust or call a helpline.
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Tummy Time for Parents
Tummy time helps babies strengthen their neck and shoulder muscles and prepare them for crawling. Here's how to do it.
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Nursemaid's Elbow for Parents
Young kids are at risk for a common injury known as nursemaid's elbow, which is easy for a doctor to fix. To help prevent it, never swing or lift a child by the lower arm, hands, or wrists.
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Yoga: Meditation and Breathing for Teens
Breathing and meditation techniques can have subtle but powerful effects on everything from stress to sports performance. Try these four techniques.
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Cesarean Sections (C-Sections) for Parents
Many babies are delivered via cesarean sections. Learn why and how C-sections are done.
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Inguinal Hernias for Parents
An inguinal hernia happens when part of the intestines pushes through an opening in the lower part of the abdomen. Doctors fix these hernias with surgery.
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Sports and Exercise Safety for Teens
Playing hard doesn't have to mean getting hurt. The best way to ensure a long and injury-free athletic career is to play it safe from the start. Find out how.
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5 Ways to Beat Pre-performance Nerves for Teens
Stressed out about speaking or performing in front of people? These tips can help you cope.
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9 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Self-Esteem for Parents
Self-esteem can come easier to some kids than others. If your child's self-esteem needs a boost, try these suggestions.