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  • When's the Best Time to Have Sex and Avoid Pregnancy? for Teens


    Having sex when you think it’s a "safe" time can lead to an unplanned pregnancy. It’s hard to know when you're least likely to become pregnant.

  • Volunteering for Teens


    Volunteering gives you an opportunity to change lives, including your own. Get ideas on things you can do and tips on getting started in this article for teens.

  • How Broken Bones Heal for Kids


    Broken bones have an amazing ability to heal, especially in kids. Here's how.

  • Week 5 for Parents


    This week, the embryo begins to form a distinct shape that includes the neural tube, which will become the spinal cord and brain.

  • Week 19 for Parents


    A waxy substance called vernix caseosa is covering your baby to help protect the delicate skin from becoming chapped or scratched.

  • Week 3 for Parents


    During this week, the rapidly dividing fertilized egg will implant itself in the uterus, at the site that eventually will become the placenta.

  • Week 7 for Parents


    The umbilical cord has formed, and the mouth, nostrils, ears, and eyes are some of the facial features that become more defined this week. The arm bud now has a hand on the end of it, which looks like a tiny paddle.

  • Medical Care and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old for Parents


    As your baby becomes more independent, you may have questions about how to prevent bumps and bruises. Here are some other topics you'll cover with your doctor.

  • Sexual Orientation for Parents


    During the teen years, sexual feelings are awakened in new ways because of the hormonal and physical changes of puberty. It takes time for many kids to understand who they are and who they're becoming. Part of that understanding includes a person's sexual feelings and attractions.

  • What You Need to Know About Drugs for Kids


    Drugs are chemicals that change the way a person's body works. Some drugs help you feel better, but drugs also can harm you. Learn more in this article for kids.