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Teen health and development

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Sacrificing sleep for study time doesn't make the grade

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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 and caregivers can offer support
Learn how to help your child cope with symptoms of depression.

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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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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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Is your child's backpack too heavy?
An overloaded book bag could lead to long-term pain problems. Learn expert-backed tips to prevent in...

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Does your child need mental health help? 7 signs you shouldn't ignore
Learn about intense mood swings, a change in eating habits, and other clues.

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How late-night smartphone use affects teens' health
Too much screen time can harm sleep, mood, and much more.

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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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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...