Health & Prevention

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The Check-In Rule Helps Teens Avoid Risk

Sep 04, 2025

Learn how to use the check-in rule to help teens avoid pressure to try alcohol and drugs.

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Teens Are Stressed. Mindfulness Can Help.

Jan 20, 2021

Pediatrician Dr. Dzung Vo discusses how mindfulness can boost your teen’s health and offers strategies for getting reluctant teens to give it a try.

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Give Yourself A Gift That Helps Your Teen

Nov 12, 2020

Practice good self-care.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Family Mental Health

Oct 28, 2020

New research tells us what families are struggling with and how they are overcoming the challenges related to COVID-19.

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5 Ways to Help Teens Cope With Emotions During COVID-19

Sep 01, 2020

Essential strategies to help teens deal with pandemic-related feelings.

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Help Teens Deal With Disappointment Related to COVID-19

Aug 12, 2020

Many teens are facing event cancellations due to social distancing rules. Support them to cope.

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Guide Teens to Take Instant Vacations

Jun 18, 2020

An easy way to manage stress is to take a break from it all with a healthy escape.

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