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Teen health and development

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How to ease the cost of central precocious puberty treatment
Strategies that may help reduce your out-of-pocket costs for medications that treat central precocio...

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How can I support a child with central precocious puberty?
Strategies that can help parents and caregivers support a child diagnosed with early puberty.

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What to ask when prescribed a new medication for CPP
Ask these questions when prescribed any new medication related to central precocious puberty (CPP) t...

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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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Childhood bullying has lasting health consequences
Taunts, social snubs, and nasty social media posts can have long-term effects on kids’ mental and ph...

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4 stealthy forms of bullying—and what to do about them
Learn how to recognize bullies’ more subtle tactics and ways to take action to support your child.

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Words as weapons: What is bullycide and how concerned should we be?
Learn the signs a child is being bullied and may be considering suicide, and the steps you can take ...

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It’s time to talk to your teen about sexting
Get smart ideas to start a conversation about this increasingly common digital habit.

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Childhood obesity is a major problem. Is your child at risk?
Addressing childhood weight problems now could help avoid health issues later in life.

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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 them develop healthier ...