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Words to Know (Special Health Care Needs Glossary) for Parents
This glossary defines terms on health care, government benefits, learning, legal and financial matters, and more.
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What to Say: Answers for Teens With Autism for Teens
Knowing what to say comes naturally for some people, but others need some help. Here’s advice for teens who want to learn how to get along with people.
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Emotional Intelligence for Teens
Just as IQ is a way of being academically smart, emotional intelligence (EQ) is a way of being people-smart. But unlike IQ, we can work on improving our EQ. Here are some tips.
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Teaching Kids Not to Bully for Parents
Whether bullying is physical or verbal, if it's not stopped it can lead to more aggressive antisocial behavior - and interfere with a child's success in school and ability to form and sustain friendships.
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Fibromyalgia for Parents
The chronic condition fibromyalgia causes widespread pain in the muscles, joints, and other areas of the body. Lifestyle changes and other strategies can help kids who have it feel better.
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Ebola for Parents
When people with Ebola are correctly diagnosed, isolated, and cared for, the risk of passing the disease to others is low.
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Common Questions About Vaccines for Parents
Vaccines protect kids from potentially deadly diseases. Learn about what they are, how they work, and what they do.
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Online Safety for Teens
Whether it's protecting yourself from hackers or cyberbullies, these tips for teens will help you navigate the digital world safely.
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Vaping: What You Need to Know for Teens
E-cigarettes (or “vape pens”) heat a liquid until it becomes a vapor that's inhaled. Vape juice can contain nicotine or marijuana distillate or oil. Here are the facts on vaping and its many health risks.
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Talking to Kids About Race and Racism for Parents
Race and the harmful effects of racism are common topics of conversation for some families. Other parents, though, might talk about racism and discrimination with their kids rarely, or not at all.To help put an end to racism, everyone has to take an active role, no matter who they are.