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  • ADHD Medicines for Parents


    Medicine doesn’t cure ADHD. But it does help boost a child's ability to pay attention, slow down, and have more self-control. This article for parents has details on how ADHD medicines help.

  • Coping With Cosmetic Effects of Cancer Treatment for Parents


    It's normal for kids to have hair loss, skin changes, or weight gain during treatment. This article offers tips for helping kids feel better about their appearance.

  • Can I Have Children After Cancer Treatments? for Teens


    When chemotherapy and other treatments attack cancer cells, they can affect some of the body's healthy cells too. As a teen, you'll want to know what this can mean to your fertility.

  • Birth Control Patch for Teens


    Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Learn what the birth control patch is, how well it works, and more.

  • Brain and Nervous System Cancers for Parents


    These cancers are the most common type of cancer in children. When discovered early, they often can be cured.

  • Steroids and Cancer Treatment for Teens


    If your doctor prescribed steroids as part of your treatment for an illness, don't worry. It's not the illegal, doping scandal kind of steroid. Get the details in this article for teens.

  • Birth Control (Contraceptive) Pill for Teens


    Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Read this article to learn what birth control pills are, how well they work, and more.

  • Proton Therapy for Cancer for Parents


    Proton therapy is an advanced type of radiation therapy. It's an effective treatment for many childhood cancers.

  • Cancer Treatment & Fertility for Parents


    While some cancer treatments have little to no effect on reproductive health, others are more likely cause temporary or permanent infertility.

  • Medicines: Using Them Safely for Parents


    Giving kids medicine safely can be complicated. Here's how you can help treat your child's illness while you prevent dangerous reactions.