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When Your Teen Is Having a Baby for Parents
If your daughter is pregnant and planning to have the baby, many changes await your family. How can you support her through the challenges to come?
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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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Bulimia Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about bulimia and how to help students with the disorder.
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When a Pet Dies: Helping Kids Cope for Parents
For most kids, pets are more than just animals – they're members of the family. So it can be heartbreaking to lose one. Here's how to help kids cope.
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Blount Disease for Parents
Blount disease is a growth disorder that causes the bones of the lower leg to bow outward. This gets worse if it's not treated, so early diagnosis is very important.
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Starting a Farm-to-School Program for Parents
Farm-to-school programs are a great way to get students excited about healthy eating. This article is for educators.
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Hepatitis C for Teens
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through blood or other body fluids, and can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer. The most common way people become infected is by sharing drug paraphernalia.
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Electronic Health Records for Parents
Many health institutions digitally store their patients' health information. Learn about electronic health records (EHRs) and how they can improve health care.
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Therapy and Weight Management for Teens
Losing weight can feel like a challenge, no matter how much we want it. It can sometimes seem like our minds are working against us. That's where weight-management counselors can help.
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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.