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Teen health and development

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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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6 Signs Your Child Should Go to the ER
A sick child can be a scary thing for parents. A call to the pediatrician can calm your fears, but t...

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What to expect from your nursery-school child
Nursery school-aged children develop at a rapid rate, from learning to follow rules to imaginary pla...

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What to expect from your kindergartener
Kindergarten is a huge development period for each and every child, from social to intellectual chan...

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How can I help my teen stop cutting themselves?
The best way to stop cutting yourself is to focus on something else, says psychologist Dr. Jennifer ...

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How does social pressure affect the self image of teen girls?
Nobody’s perfect, but media aimed at teen girls often makes them think they should be. In this video...

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Why do teens cut themselves?
Teens cut themselves or otherwise harm their bodies for a variety of reasons. In this video, psychol...

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How Late-Night Smartphone Use Affects Teens' Health
The use of smartphones for communication is near ubiquitous in teenagers. It’s bad enough t...

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Lice, Pinkeye and 7 More Back-to-School Problems
These common bugs and body issues should be on every parent's radar.

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What gut instincts should I never ignore?
There are definitely some gut instincts that you shouldn't ignore, like the trust instinct, sweaty p...