Articles for Tag: "teens"

Texting program reminds girls of birth control appointments 
Texting program reminds girls of birth control appointments
These regular reminders are proving effective, according to a new study.
Preparing your daughter for her first gynecologist appointment 
Preparing your daughter for her first gynecologist appointment
Here are some tips to help her feel more prepared for the visit.
Parents aren’t discussing kids’ mental health with doctors 
Parents aren’t discussing kids’ mental health with doctors
Experts say an open dialogue can be the key to keeping children well.
Keep teens safe on prom night  Featured
Keep teens safe on prom night
High school students are prone to making risky decisions, but parents can help.
More bad news about bullying 
More bad news about bullying
Teens who are harassed are at risk for depression and dangerous behaviors.
Phone apps reduce distracted driving among teens 
Phone apps reduce distracted driving among teens
Call blockers and cameras help teens stay focused on the road.
Tweens look to peers over adults for advice 
Tweens look to peers over adults for advice
It appears that who you look to for wisdom may depend on your age.