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Nutrition & Fitness (Topic Center) for Parents
You know the importance of exercising and eating nutritious foods, but do you know how to raise a healthy and active child? Get practical advice and tips.
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Kids and Media Use: How to Build Healthy Habits for Parents
TV, interactive video games, and the Internet can be excellent sources of education and entertainment, but too much plugged-in time can have unhealthy side effects.
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Connecting With Your Preteen for Parents
As your preteen becomes more independent, staying connected may seem like more of a challenge. But it's as important as ever – here are some tips.
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Dealing With Divorce for Teens
A lot of emotions can pop up when change happens to your family, but learning more about divorce may make it a little easier to deal with.
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Having a Healthy Pregnancy for Teens
Whether you feel confused, worried, scared, or excited, you'll want to know how your life will change, what you can do to have a healthy baby.
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Cholesterol for Parents
Most parents probably don't think about what cholesterol means for their kids. But high cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, which has its roots in childhood.
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Telling Your Child a Family Member Has a Serious Illness for Parents
When a loved one has a serious illness, it can be hard to know how to tell your child. Here are tips on when to talk, what to say, and how to help kids cope.
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Health Screening Tests for Parents
Health screening tests are routine tests that check for problems before signs show up. When problems are found early, the care is often simpler and may work better.
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Sexual Attraction and Orientation for Teens
Both guys and girls often find themselves having sexual thoughts and attractions. For some, these feelings and thoughts can be intense — and even confusing.
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Diastrophic Dysplasia for Parents
Diastrophic dysplasia is a skeletal dysplasia. People who have it are generally shorter than average in height.