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• Talking to Your Child About Puberty for Parents

  
  

  Talking to kids about puberty is an important job for parents, especially because kids often hear about sex and relationships from unreliable sources. Here are some tips.

• Precocious Puberty for Parents

  
  

  Precocious puberty - when signs of puberty start before age 7 or 8 in girls and age 9 for boys - can be tough for kids. But it can be treated.

• Tanning for Teens

  
  

  The sun can do a lot more than just give you a warm summer glow. Get the facts on sun and skin damage - and what you can do to protect yourself and still look tan.

• Getting to Know Your Newborn for Parents

  
  

  When you first meet your newborn, you may be surprised by what you see. Here's what to expect.

• Birth Control: IUDs for Parents

  
  

  An IUD is a piece of T-shaped plastic placed inside the uterus. It's a good birth control option because it lasts for many years, needs no daily care, and is very effective at preventing pregnancy.

• The IUD for Teens

  
  

  Before you consider having sex, you need to know how to protect yourself. Learn more about the IUD and to find out how well it works for teens.

• All About Periods for Kids

  
  

  Getting a period is a natural part of becoming a woman. Find out more in this article for kids.

• Talking to Your Child About Periods for Parents

  
  

  Kids reaching puberty should already know what's going to happen to their bodies. Here are some tips for talking to your daughter about menstruation.

• Week 12 for Parents

  
  

  Tiny fingernails and toenails start to form this week, which is the last of your first trimester.

• Birth Control: Implantable Contraception for Parents

  
  

  Learn what implantable contraception is, how well it works, and more.