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Teen health and development

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Do we run too many medical tests on children?
While too much testing can lead to false-positives and over treatment in kids, health tests can also...

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Why So Many Children Are Left in Hot Cars—and How to Prevent It
Follow these six steps each time you drive to help avoid a tragic outcome.

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Words as Weapons: What Is Bullycide and How Concerned Should We Be?
There are over 100 suicides per day in the US, and one cause is contributing greatly.

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8 Study Snacks That Make Kids Smarter
Ask any kid, whether second-grader or swaggering senior, and you'll hear the same claim: Stud...

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How Virtual Violence Affects Your Child
Kids spend hours on average in front of screens each day. Here’s how to help develop healthier media...

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How to Emotionally Support Your Chronically-Ill Child
Kids may not understand illness and too often blame themselves.

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5 Ways to Help Your Kids Cope With Violence in the News
Exposure to violence can cause fright, worry and aggression in kids. These tips can help.

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Teen Depression: How Parents Can Offer Support
Here’s how to help your child overcome depression symptoms and ensure the rest of your family is oka...

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An Underestimated Road Risk? Parents Who Drive Distracted
Diverting your attention when you're behind the wheel is dangerous. But you can take steps to mainta...

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Childhood Bullying Has Lasting Health Consequences
Taunts, social snubs, and nasty social media posts can have long-term effects on kids’ mental and ph...