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OTC morning-after pill may be coming to your local pharmacy

By Monica Beyer on Apr 5, 2013

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A federal judge has ordered the FDA to allow the morning-after pill to be sold without a prescription to anyone who wants it —...
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The ultimate guide to puberty

By Sherri Kuhn on Mar 14, 2013

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Puberty is a milestone in your child’s development that comes around much more quickly than you think. Knowing what changes to...
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Helping teens tackle common skin care problems

By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Feb 27, 2013

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As if teens didn’t have enough to worry about, dealing with chronic skin problems can become not only a daily irritation for them,...
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Acne 101: Tackling troubled teen skin

By Laura Owens on Feb 22, 2013

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Most of us are hit with zits at some time in our lives. Blemishes and acne can pop up on our face, neck, back, chest and shoulders....
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Understanding your teen’s nutritional needs

By Laura Owens on Feb 20, 2013

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Childhood obesity rates are skyrocketing. But with a little guidance, even the most junk-food obsessed kids can create a lifetime of...
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How to fix your teen's bad sleep habits

By Lisa Steinke on Nov 30, 2012

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If your teen is like most, he wants to go to bed late and wake up late — not the best plan when it comes to school. According to...
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Braces and your teenager: What are your options?

By Katherine McInerney on Sep 21, 2012

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Teens who need braces these days have a variety of options available to them. What you choose for your teenager will depend on his...
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Should my son get the HPV shots?

By Ami Burns on Aug 16, 2012

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Genital warts and cancers caused by HPV are probably the last things on your mind if you have a tween son. The American Academy of...
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Could your child be an Olympian?

By Ami Burns on Jul 16, 2012

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Your child may be great at sports, but could she be a future Olympian? Find out what it takes to nurture an athletically gifted...
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Should you pull your teen from the team?

By Jen Klein on May 29, 2012

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Youth sports is a meaningful part of many kids’ lives, but not every experience is positive. Especially for teens, there often is...
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Perfect Chaos: One family’s struggle with bipolar disorder

By Naomi de la Torre on May 8, 2012

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Perfect Chaos is the heartbreaking and courageous story of one family’s journey through the landscape of their daughter’s mental...
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The Nutmeg high: A new drug trend?

By Meagan Morris on Sep 22, 2011

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YouTube is now home to several videos of teens smoking nutmeg in order to get a "nutmeg high." What is up with this and what can you...
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To Write Love on Her Arms: Helping young people fight depression

By Meagan Morris on Sep 8, 2011

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To Write Love on Her Arms is a movement with the mission to provide hope for young people suffering from depression. Read on to...
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Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore's Real Men Don't Buy Girls PSAs Criticized

By Meagan Morris on Apr 14, 2011

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Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore's 'Real Men Don't Buy Girls' campaign is being criticized by some close to the issue.
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Sleep and your older child

By Jen Klein on Mar 22, 2011

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The change may be gradual or it may seem sudden. You adolescent starts having trouble falling sleep at night (even though you’ve...
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French model Isabelle Caro and teen eating disorders

By Meagan Morris on Dec 30, 2010

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French model Isabelle Caro shocked the world with her gaunt, Anorexia-ravaged body in an Italian eating disorder awareness campaign....
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Should kids be banned from buying energy drinks?

By Sarah W. Caron on Dec 29, 2010

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Long Island, New York is mulling a potential ban on energy drink sales to kids, claiming that the drinks are too unhealthy for...
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Acne actually causes depression, new study finds

By Meagan Morris on Nov 30, 2010

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A new study by British medical researchers found that teen acne can actually cause depression. How can parents help their teens...
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Free Amazon Prime memberships for students and parents

By Meagan Morris on Nov 23, 2010

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Amazon is offering a special deal on the Amazon Prime membership for students and parents: free! Learn how you can register for this...
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TJ Lavin BMX accident reinforces need for safety

By Meagan Morris on Oct 15, 2010

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Professional BMX rider TJ Lavin is in a coma after a serious accident Friday in Las Vegas. What sort of safety gear does your child...

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