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  • Parent's Guide to Teen Parties, A
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    As a parent, you know the importance of your teen's social life and that parties are a way to socialize and relax. But an unsupervised or poorly planned party can result in unwanted or even tragic consequences. However, parental responsibility is the key to a fun and safe party.

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  • Parent-Teen Driving Agreement and a Message to Parents of Teen Drivers: Pediatrician Implementation Guide
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 16- to 20-year-olds, accounting for about 5,500 fatalities annually and injuring thousands more. A variety of legislative measures—graduated driver licensing (GDL), minimum drinking-age and drunk-driving laws, and improved seat belt laws—are

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  • Pelvic Exam, The
    Category: adolescents

    Pelvic exams are an important way to take care of your health. You should get a pelvic exam if you have ever had sex (even one time) or are having any problems with your periods.

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  • Puberty—Ready or Not Expect Some Big Changes
    Category: adolescents

    Puberty is the time in your life when your body starts changing from that of a child to that of an adult. At times you may feel like your body is totally out of control! Your arms, legs, hands, and feet may grow faster than the rest of your body. You may feel a little clumsier than usual.

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  • Safe Driving…A Parent's Responsibility
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  • Staying Cool When Things Heat Up
    Category: adolescents
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  • Steroids: Play Safe, Play Fair
    Category: adolescents

    You play to win. You're always looking for a way to get an edge over your opponents.

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  • Stressed? Read This.
    Category: adolescents

    Even though stress makes us feel uncomfortable, it's not always a bad thing. Sometimes stress can really help us deal with tough situations. A lot of stress changes our bodies quickly and helps us react to an emergency. A little stress keeps us alert and helps us work harder.

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  • Talking With Your Teen About Sex
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    Children are exposed to sexual messages every day—on TV, on the Internet, in movies, in magazines, and in music. Sex in the media is so common that you might think that teens today already know all they need to about sex. They may even claim to know it all, so sex is something you just don't talk about.

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  • Talking With Your Teen: Tips for Parents
    Category: adolescents
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  • Tattooing and Body Piercing
    Category: safety_and_prevention

    Teens get tattoos or body parts pierced for different reasons. Most teens get a tattoo or body piercing because they like the way it looks or to express themselves. Some get a tattoo or piercing to feel like part of a group. In some states and cities, you need to be 18 or have a parent's permission to

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  • Teen Dating Violence: Tips for Parents
    Category: adolescents
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  • Teen Suicide and Guns
    Category: safety_and_prevention
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  • Teen Suicide, Mood Disorder, and Depression: What Parents Need to Know
    Category: adolescents

    Thousands of teens commit suicide each year in the United States. In fact, suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds.

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  • Testing Your Teen for Illicit Drugs: Information for Parents
    Category: adolescents

    Remember that your teen’s doctor can help assess whether your teen has a drug problem and a laboratory test is not always needed. However, if a drug test is recommended, your teen should know about it. The American Academy of Pediatrics opposes drug tests without a teen’s knowledge and consent.

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  • Tips for Parents of Adolescents
    Category: adolescents

    Most importantly, let your teen know that he or she can talk with you and his or her doctor about dating and relationships. Offer your guidance throughout this important stage in your teen's life.

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