Girls and Puberty
Puberty is the period or age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction. For girls, it’s a period of change. Understanding what is happening…
Homosexuality: Facts for Teens
Understanding your identity is an important part of growing up. This page provides clear and supportive homosexuality facts for teens to help you make sense of your…
Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy
A person’s overall health is about much more than the absence of disease. It’s the state of physical, mental, and social well-being. Ultimately, it’s the key to…
What You Can Do to Change Your Child’s Behavior
There are many things that can cause a child to have temper tantrums, emotional outbursts, and general “bad” or unexpected behavior. These can include biological reasons, like…
How to Give Your Child Medicine
There comes a time in every parent’s life when their child needs medicine. It can be a confusing, scary time. But communicating with your family doctor and…
Fireworks Safety
Fireworks are one of many Americans’ favorite parts of summer. While it’s safer to leave the show to the pros and attend a public display, many people…
Vitamins and Minerals: How to Get What You Need
Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals found in food. They nourish your body and are essential to your overall health. Choosing foods each day that are rich…
Effects of Sun Exposure
Everyone who goes outside is exposed to the sun. It is important to know the effects of sun exposure. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) advises…
When Does My Child Need Emergency Services?
Any time your child becomes sick or injured, it can be scary. You may not know what to do. Should you take him or her to the…
Overeating in Children and Teens
Sometimes it may seem your child or teen eats all the time. It may seem they are eating lots of snacks between meals or overeating at meals….