From crooked to crowded teeth, children need braces for a variety of reasons, says KidsHealth. Because it’s so easy for food to get stuck in…
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Applying to college can be a stressful experience for teens, says Hillside Treatment Center. Made worse by other sources of stress — such as homework…
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Puberty can be a confusing and frustrating time for boys as their voices change. The larynx, also known as the voice box, grows during puberty…
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When it comes to convincing your kids that vegetables taste good, variety might be the key to success. New research suggests that offering children more…
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Growing up in a poor neighborhood significantly increases kids’ odds of becoming obese adults, and the risk is highest among teens, a new study says.…
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As helpful as your smartphone is, it’s easy to develop an unhealthy attachment to it, one that can even become an addiction. It also can…
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Marriage has been said to deflect depression, stave off stress, even help people live longer. Now a new study says it may also decrease your…
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Growing up in a poor neighborhood significantly increases kids’ odds of becoming obese adults, and the risk is highest among teens, a new study says.…
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As helpful as your smartphone is, it’s easy to develop an unhealthy attachment to it, one that can even become an addiction. It also can…
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A staggering number of teen girls are experiencing an insidious form of relationship abuse: reproductive coercion. Researchers report that it affects 1 in 8 adolescent…
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A healthy school year is important for your child’s success, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Whether your child is heading off to…
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Determining if a child’s troubling behavior is “part of growing up” or a sign of a mental health problem can be difficult. Parents should contact…
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