Teen 13 to 18 years old

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Should adolescents consume energy drinks?

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4 Healthy habits for back-to-school success

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How to prepare your teen to eat healthy while in college

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Alimentación saludable para su adolescente (13-18 años de edad)

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Healthy Eating for Your Adolescent (13-18 Year Olds)

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An ultimate guide to child, teen athlete fuel and hydration

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An ultimate guide to vitamins, kids and teens

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How to help your teen manage college rejection disappointment

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Best skin care routines for preteens

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Weight loss medications for treating teen obesity: What parents should know

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10 Healthy weight tips for kids and teens

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How to make eating healthy fun for kids and teens

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5 coping skills to help stressed-out teens

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How to help your teen develop a positive self-image

Tips for teens and parents when there is upsetting news on social media

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How to protect your mental health in the digital age

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Puberty: An ultimate guide for parents

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Transition to Adult Care Checklist

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Family Independence Agreement

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How to create a space to talk about mental health with kids and teens

Teen vaping

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Teens and vaping: What parents should know

los peligros de vapear para los adolescentes

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Los adolescentes y el vapeo: lo que los padres deben saber

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Is it OK to skip your child’s checkup if they’re healthy?

Teen with depression

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Being there for a child or teen with depression

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How to prepare your teen to manage their own medical care

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A parent’s ultimate guide to periods

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Trauma and ACEs Overview

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Tips for parents and caregivers to support children through Trauma and ACEs

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How to increase resiliency in children overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)

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Tips for kids and teens overcoming trauma and ACEs

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Trauma and ACEs recommended reading

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Suicide prevention conversation starters for parents of kids and teens

Accessing therapy for kids and teens

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How to access therapy and mental health support for kids and teens

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Practicing gratitude can benefit kids’ mental health

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Social media recommended reading

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Social Media Tips for Kids and Teens

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Social Media Tips for Parents and Caregivers

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Monitoring your child’s news and social media intake during national or global crises

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Avoiding dangerous internet challenges

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Social Media Overview

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Is my child too sick to go to school?

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Making your home safe for a suicidal or self-harming child

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Identifying eating disorder symptoms in teens

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Coping with grief during the holidays

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LGBTQIA+ resources

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How to support kids with eating disorders during the holidays

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Backpack safety tips for kids and teens

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6 ways to calm kids’ nerves about Halloween

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THC gummies and other cannabis edibles: What parents should know

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Gun safety and kids: What parents should know

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Underwater breath-holding challenges may cause drowning: How to protect your kids

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Healthy and energizing before-school breakfast ideas for kids

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How to help your child who is socially anxious

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Rhinoviruses, enteroviruses and EV-D68: What parents should know

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Anxiety Overview

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Tips for parents and caregivers of children with anxiety

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How to spot signs of anxiety in school-aged children

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Back to school: A guide for parents

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Should teens use creatine?

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Are electric bikes (e-bikes) safe for kids? How to prevent injuries

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How to limit screen time for teenagers

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Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) and kids: What parents should know

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Why does my teen hate me? Tips and assurance you’re not alone

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Does my child have a strain, sprain or break?

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Healthy eating tips for adolescents and teens

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Kids and exercise: What parents should know

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Bike safety tips for kids and teens

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Lunchbox tips, activity ideas and recipes for school-age kids

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How to protect your kids from dog bites

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7 stress relief techniques for kids

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How to recognize stroke symptoms in children

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Why are youths resorting to substance and drug use?

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How to prevent head injuries in children

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Are sports supplements safe for children and teens?

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What parents need to know about marijuana  

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Can kids and teens safely lift weights? Should they?

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Sick day activity ideas for kids with colds, flu or COVID-19

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7 easy ways to help your child take medications

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How to talk to children about war

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Signs of eating disorders in children and teens

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Pet allergies and kids: What parents should know

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What parents should know about fentanyl

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My child fainted: Should I be worried?

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Talking to children about race and racism: An age-by-age guide

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How to prevent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in young athletes

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How to limit added sugars in your child’s diet

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Misusing prescription stimulants: What parents should know

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Is my teen OK? Helping parents identify anxiety and depression in their adolescents

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Social media and friendship: Navigating peer relationships during COVID-19

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Preventing overdose with over-the-counter medications: What parents need to know

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Teenage acne prevention and treatment: An ultimate guide

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The COVID-19 vaccine and myocarditis

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Overcoming an eating disorder

Sam, a CHOC teen adviser

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How are teens coping with changes brought on by COVID-19

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How to help your teen cope with COVID-19 cancellations

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Cyberbullying and COVID-19

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Teen advisers offer tips on avoiding peer pressure to vape

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Can HPV really lead to cervical cancer?

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Does my child need the HPV vaccine?

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How teens can build healthy habits: teen advisers weigh in

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Ask a CHOC Doc: How can I safely gain weight?

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The female athlete triad: What you need to know

Teen girl having period sitting on sofa in pain

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Heavy periods (Dysmenorrhea): Should you be worried?

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My Child is Almost a Teenager. What Should I Expect?

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Protein powders and teens: Are they safe? Are they necessary?

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Pros and Cons of Teens Being on a Vitamin Regime

Teen suffering menstrual pain lying on a sofa

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Ask a CHOC Doc: Do I Have Endometriosis?

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Teens and Acne

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Meet our Teen Advisory Council

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HIV Symptoms and HIV Prevention

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Rising Rates of Children’s Hospital Visits for Suicide Thoughts, Attempts

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Teens and STIs: A Check-up on Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month: What Parents Should Know

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What Your Doctor Wants you to Know About Teen Dating Violence

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Teen Marijuana Use on The Rise: What Parents Should Know

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What Parents Need to Know about Teens and Emergency Contraception

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CHOC Launches Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program

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Body Modification: What Parents Should Know

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Synthetic Cannabinoids aka Synthetic Marijuana: What Parents Should Know

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Meet Dr. Alexandra Roche

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What to Expect at the CHOC Adolescent Medicine Clinic

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What Vaccines Does My Teen Need?

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What Your Teen Should Know About Ovarian Cysts

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Safe driving tips for teens

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Mindfulness Tips for Teens

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Stimulants Abuse in Teens

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What to Expect from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Teens

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A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the Teen Brain

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Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Teen Alcohol and Drug Use?

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A doctor-approved checklist for teens heading off to college

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Are your child’s unpredictable periods cause for concern?

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Is Your Teen Sweating Too Much?

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Examining the Causes of Gynecomastia

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The HPV Vaccine: A Doctor’s Perspective

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What’s Causing your Child’s Headaches?

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Warning Signs of Eating Disorders

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Preventing and Treating Concussions

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Fostering Philanthropy in Teens

Tired teenage student asleep on her desk in school

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Time to Re-Think the “All-Nighter”

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Marijuana Edible Use Increasing Among Youth

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Getting Childhood Asthma Under Control

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Managing and combating test-taking anxiety in Children

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Mononucleosis Myths Debunked

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How parents can help teens with serious or chronic medical conditions manage their health care

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Living with a Chronic Illness

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Healthy School Habits For Your Teen

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Preserving Fertility in Adolescent Cancer Patients

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Prom Safety Tips for Parents

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Teens and Social Media Safety: Tips for Parents

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Young Love: A Lesson for Parents

bald teen boy cancer patient lying in hospital ward

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Helping Adolescents and Young Adults Cope with Cancer

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Tips to handle teens’ bad attitudes

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Acne myths busted

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Dr. John Schlechter Talks About Overuse Injuries in Children

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Dr. Sharief Taraman Talks with AM830’s Travis Rodgers about Concussions

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Care Package Ideas For Your College Student

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Tips For Teens to Avoid Distracted Driving

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Bad Weather Driving Tips for Teens

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How Can I Get My Son to Take More of an Interest in his Personal Hygiene?

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How to help your teen practice good hygiene habits

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Talk With Your Kids About Inappropriate Cell Phone and Internet Use