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Teen Depression - How Did You Find Out About Teen Depression Created: Sunday, May 31, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Has your teen been diagnosed with depression? Sometimes the signs are clear, and sometimes they aren't. Let other parents know how you discovered your teen was depressed.
Teen Texting Dangers - Rules to Prevent Teen Texting Dangers Created: Sunday, September 13, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Have you had problems with your teen and texting? Learn how to manage teen texting dangers from other parents, or share your own advice.
Teen Headaches - What Works for Teen Headaches Created: Monday, July 13, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Headaches are a common problem for teens. What worked for your teen's headaches?
Teen Hygiene - Help for Teen Hygiene Problems Created: Monday, July 13, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Does your teen have problems with hygiene? Share your tips and tricks that helped to improve your teen's hygiene.
Teen Snoring - What Works for Teen Snoring Created: Monday, July 13, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Does your teen have a problem with snoring? Find out what has worked for other parents who have teen snoring issues.
Teen Vegetarian - Helping Your Teen Vegetarian Created: Sunday, May 31, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Is your teen a vegetarian or vegan? Although this can be a big change in lifestyle, it can be a very healthy one.
Teen Domestic Violence - Helping Your Teen Who Is Experiencing Teen Domestic Violence Created: Sunday, May 31, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Has your son or daughter been the victim of domestic violence? It's more common than you think. Read what other parents have done to help their son or daughter who is experiencing dating violence..
Teen Peer Pressure - How Do You Help Your Teen Resist Peer Pressure Created: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Teens want to fit in, and will sometimes do things that are destructive in order to do so. How do you help your teen resist negative peer pressure?
Having the Talk with Your Teen - How Do You Have the Talk with Your Teen Created: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Talking with your teen about sex can be frightening! Find out from Teen Health readers about how they talk about sex with their teens.
Teen Body Image - How to Help Your Teen Have a Good Body Image Created: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Teen Health readers answer the question, How do you help your teen have a good body image?
Salvia divinorum - What is Salvia Created: Sunday, September 14, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Salvia divinorum is a herb that is rising in popularity. Eaten or smoked, salvia is a potent drug that can cause hallucinations or other delusions. Since salvia can be obtained legally in the Uni..
Emergency Contraception Pill ? What Is the Emergency Contraception Pill Created: Sunday, June 28, 2009 Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Have you heard of the emergency contraception pill, or Plan B? Emergency contraception can be a great addition to a birth control plan, and it is available to teenagers.
Teen Texting Dangers ? Are There Teen Texting Dangers Created: Sunday, September 13, 2009 Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Are there teen texting dangers? Read more about the dangers of texting and find out why parents of teens should be worried.
Lyme Disease Pictures - Gallery of Lyme Disease Pictures Created: Monday, June 22, 2009 Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Find out more about lyme disease by checking out this gallery of lyme disease pictures. From the bullseye rash to facial palsy and arthritis, find out what lyme disease can look like.
Hurry Down Sunshine - Review of the Book Hurry Down Sunshine Created: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2010
About.com's Guide to Teen Health reviews the book Hurry Down Sunshine by Michael Greenberg. This nonfiction novel discusses his struggle with his teen daughter's mental illness and psychosis.
Moody Teen - Why Do I Have a Moody Teen Created: Thursday, October 15, 2009 Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2010
It's not uncommon to have a moody teen, but why is your teen moody or irritable? Find out what is causing your teen to be moody, when it's normal and when it's not.
Migraines and Headaches in Teens - All About Migraines and Headaches in Teens Created: Monday, February 23, 2009 Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Did your teen just have his first headache? Or does your teen get headaches every day? Learn about migraines and headaches in teens.
Teen Snoring ? School Performance and Teen Snoring Created: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2010
What do you know about teen snoring? It's not just a funny condition, but it can be serious medical concern that can lead to problems with school performance.
Allergies at School - Medication for Severe Allergies at School Created: Sunday, July 19, 2009 Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Does your child need medication for severe allergies at school? If your teen needs an epipen or other injectible epinephrine for severe allergies, this is what you need to know.
Medications at School - What Parents Must Know About Medications at School Created: Sunday, July 19, 2009 Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Does your child take medications at school? It doesn't matter if they are prescription, over-the-counter, or self-administered - there are things you should know about medications at school
Cheerleading Safety Tips ? What Are Some Cheerleading Safety Tips Created: Thursday, August 13, 2009 Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Is your teen a cheerleader? Here are some cheerleading safety tips.
Gym Class Safety ? Your Teen and Gym Class Safety Created: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Injuries during gym class have gone up 150% in a decade. Do you know how to promote gym class safety?
Back to School Health Tips - Eight Back to School Health Tips for Teens and Parents Created: Monday, July 20, 2009 Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2010
Want back to school health tips? Read up on eight things that parents of teens can do to help their child have a healthy back to school experience.
College Students Drinking - Talking About College Students' Drinking Created: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Do you know how to talk to your teen about college binge drinking? Did you know that college binge drinking is one of the main concerns for college administrators? Learn how to help your college ..
College Binge Drinking ? Information for Parents About College Binge Drinking Created: Sunday, August 30, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Is your teen going off to college? Did you know that college binge drinking is one of the main concerns for college administrators? Learn more about college binge drinking and how to help your co..
Toxic Tampons - Is Asbestos or Dioxin in Tampons Created: Sunday, September 13, 2009 Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2009
Are parents giving their teen girls toxic tampons to use? Do tampons really contain asbestos or dioxin? Find out whether or not tampons are toxic or not.
Girls First Period - Are Girls' First Periods Coming Earlier Created: Sunday, September 13, 2009 Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2009
You might have learned that girls are getting their periods earlier. But is it true? Separate the facts from the myths.
Sexting - Definition of Sexting Created: Sunday, September 13, 2009 Updated: Thursday, September 17, 2009
Definition of Sexting
Heavy Period - How Can I Tell if it's a Heavy Period Created: Sunday, September 13, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Most women have a period about once a month. How can you tell if you have a heavy period? What you and your teen should know about period flow.
Binge Drinking - Definition of Binge Drinking Created: Sunday, August 30, 2009 Updated: Friday, September 04, 2009
Definition of Binge Drinking
Puberty and Voice Changes ? What to Know About Puberty and Voice Changes Created: Thursday, August 27, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, September 02, 2009
We all have heard about puberty and voice changes, but do you know why it happens and how? Read more about puberty and voice changes.
Plan B - Definition of Plan B Created: Sunday, June 28, 2009 Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2009
What is Plan B? Read the definition of Plan B.

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