Posts tagged with ‘teenager’

Teen dating violence is widespread. Experts predict that nearly one in three teenagers, both boys and girls, is a victim…

Here are things to consider when evaluating your teen’s emotional health.

Eating healthy begins at a young age. Consider these tips for your young children.

Teen suicide is when a teenager ends their own life. It can be impulsive or planned. However, not all suicide…

A mentally healthy child can develop friendships, learn new things and do well in school. Early detection of issues can…

Cutting (sometimes called self harm) is the act of purposely cutting yourself with a sharp object, such as a knife…

Underage drinking can occur in any family. It’s important to talk to your child frequently, and at a young age,…

A well-prepared first aid kit is an important tool in treating minor injuries that commonly occur at home and when…

By working together as a family to eat well and stay active, you can help your children build healthy habits…

Developing healthy habits when you’re a teenager will help you as you grow into an adult. Learn tips for staying…

Vaccinations are essential to personal and public health. They prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous, and deadly diseases.

Finding the right addiction treatment program is the first step toward the road to recovery.

Depression is a medical illness that can affect the mental and physical health of children and adolescents. They may have…

Maintaining an exercise program is important at any age. It can help you build a foundation when you’re young and…

When your child is diagnosed with cancer, it’s scary for both you and your child. Talking about it can help…

The internet and mobile devices have improved communication tremendously. Yet, danger lurks, and parents should monitor their child’s internet and…

Sexting is the sending of sexual photos, videos, or messages from a cell phone or computer. The images can be…