American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘teenager’
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The Importance of Vaccinations
Vaccinations are essential to personal and public health. They prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous, and deadly diseases.
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Adolescents and Young Adults: Getting the Preventive Services You Need
Get an early start on good lifelong health by learning about the services and advice your family doctor can provide…
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Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that usually effects children between the ages of 5 and 15. It can be…
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What do I need in my first aid kit?
A well-prepared first aid kit is an important tool in treating minor injuries that commonly occur at home and when…
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Keeping Your Child Active
Keeping your child active is important as they grow older. It can keep them healthy and help them develop healthy…
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Helping Your Child Achieve a Healthy Weight
Excessive weight gain or obesity in childhood can lead to serious health problems later in life. A healthy diet and…
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Talking to Your Kids About Virginity
Making the choice to stay a virgin is a big commitment. It affects your physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well…
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Self Harm — Cutting
Cutting (sometimes called self harm) is the act of purposely cutting yourself with a sharp object, such as a knife…
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Helping Your Child Deal with Peer Pressure
Children of all ages experience peer pressure. As a parent, you can help your child deal with peer pressure and…
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Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease is one of the most common causes of knee pain in young children and athletes. It can affect…
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Anger Management Issues in Children
Moments of anger in children are normal. But as parents, it’s important to teach your child how to deal with…
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Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli).
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Signs of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Any sexual activity involving a child is sexual abuse and has long-term effects. Learn how to recognize signs of abuse…
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Teens and Alcohol
Underage drinking can occur in any family. It’s important to talk to your child frequently, and at a young age,…
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Preparing Older Children to Make Medical Decisions for Themselves
Children should be able to participate in their health care, even from a young age. This will help them make…
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Running: Preventing Overuse Injuries
It’s common for runners to overdo it and become injured. You may run too far or too fast. But it’s…
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For Parents: Eating Disorders in Teens
An eating disorder is a focus on food and bodyweight that causes a person to go to extremes when eating…
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Therapy and Counseling
Professional therapy and counseling can improve your mental wellness.
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Growing Up Healthy: The Importance of Starting Good Nutrition Early
Maintaining healthy eating habits throughout your child’s life can help them form habits that stay with them as they get…
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Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Talking with your child about sex can help them navigate this part of growing up and make your home a…
