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Teen Health

Protecting your teen’s health means looking after their physical and mental well-being. Get the guidance you need with our expert-backed resources.

Teen Health

When it comes to teens, this psychologist has one major tip—no tech in the bedroom

This tip can make a world of difference in your teen’s mood, mental health, and online safety.

Children's Health

How to raise a healthy gamer, according to an expert

There is room for video games in a well-rounded kid’s life—if you’re smart about it.

Viral & Trending

Parents go viral on TikTok for *genius* ‘period board’ idea for their daughters

A period board is just what the doctor ordered when it's that time of the month.

Children's Health

Your daughter’s biggest questions about puberty and periods—answered by an OB-GYN

Exactly what to say when the questions start rolling in.

Teen Nutrition

The 5 best vitamins for teens, according to a dietitian

Most teens rely on processed foods for calories, but vitamins can help.

Children's Health

Are energy drinks safe for kids?

Although amounts vary, most energy drinks contain 100 to 300 mg of caffeine per serving. Coffee has 95 mg.

Children's Health

Spotting the signs of eating disorders in kids and teens

More children and teens than ever are struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. An expert shares what to know.

Teen Health

How to talk to kids about fentanyl—from parents who have experienced its devastation

After losing their son Charlie, Mary and Ed Ternan made it their mission to inform young people and their families about the dangers of fentanyl and, increasingly, other chemicals in the drug supply.

Mental Health

Talking to teens about suicide and self-harm can save lives

But there are insidious myths that often prevent parents from having these conversations.

Viral & Trending

Florida bill would ban girls from talking about their periods in school

Many girls get their first periods before sixth grade.

Children's Health

Kids should be getting the HPV vaccine at age 9, experts say

“We don’t have any other vaccine that prevents cancer.”

Children's Health

Teen girls are in crisis, CDC says. Here are 6 ways parents can help

A new report finds nearly 3 in 5 teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021. But there are concrete ways you can support your teen's mental health.

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