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• Compulsive Exercise for Parents

  
  

  Even though exercise has many positive benefits, too much can be harmful. Teens who exercise compulsively are at risk for both physical and psychological problems.

• Talking to Your Child About Drugs for Parents

  
  

  Help protect kids against drug use by giving them the facts before they're in a risky situation.

• Social Anxiety for Teens

  
  

  When people feel so self-conscious and anxious that it prevents them from speaking up or socializing most of the time, it may be due to a mental health problem known as social anxiety (or social phobia).

• Cyberbullying for Parents

  
  

  Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass or target another person. Here are some suggestions on what to do if online bullying has become part of your child's life.

• Reading Books to Babies for Parents

  
  

  Reading aloud to your baby stimulates developing senses, and builds listening and memory skills that can help your baby grow up to be a reader.

• Sun Safety for Parents

  
  

  By teaching kids how to enjoy fun in the sun safely, parents can reduce their risk for developing skin cancer.

• Kids and Exercise for Parents

  
  

  Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are physically fit are better able to handle physical and emotional challenges.

• Motivating Kids to Be Active for Parents

  
  

  Parents can help instill a love of activity and help kids make it a part of their everyday routine.

• Melanoma for Parents

  
  

  Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Find out how to lower your family's risk of getting melanoma and how doctors treat it.

• Your Baby's Growth: 8 Months for Parents

  
  

  Your baby is growing by leaps and bounds, and may even be crawling or cruising. Here's what to expect this month.