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It's a brave, new world for teens. Here's how to help them navigate.

Healthy Living:^

First Aid for Common Emergencies

Most XXY Boys Undiagnosed

Enjoying the Seasons of Parenthood

Closing the Book on Homework?

Understanding Your Teenager

Kids and Cochlear Implants: When Hearing Aids Aren't an Option

Your Child's Sore Throat: Knowing When It's Strep or Tonsillitis

Household Helpers: Kids and Chores

Homework Blues: Improving Your Child's Study Habits

Talking to Teens About Sex and Pregnancy: 10 Tips for Parents


Safe Teens:^

Does Your Child Know About AIDS?

Is Your Teen Abusing DXM?

Keeping Teens out of Trouble

Know the Warning Signs of Teen Substance Abuse

Sexual Problems: Why Diagnosis Is Difficult

Phony Contact Lenses, Real Danger

The Age of Navel Rings

Taking One for the Team: Concussions and Hard-Hitting Sports

Keeping Teen Drivers Safe on the Road

Keeping Your Child Healthy: The Latest Guidelines for Well-Child Visits


Diet and Exercise:^

Magic Muscles or Risky Business?

Teens Run Risk With Extreme Diets

Too Young to Pump Iron?

Cutting Teens' Steroid Use

Sensitive Ways to Deal With Your Child's Weight Problem


Healthy Teens:^

Athletic? Know Your Heart Health

Is Your Teen Sleep Deprived?

Teens Skipping Checkups

Stopping Teenage Zit Attacks

Why Does My Child Need a Sports Physical?

Teens and Plastic Surgery: Is it Safe?


Mental Wellness:^

Talking to Your Kids 101

Weighing the Risks of Accutane

Bullying Moves From Playground to Internet

Why Teens Cut Themselves

Talking to Your Child About Adoption


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