Health & Prevention

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Essential Reads

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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Why You Must Protect – Not Overprotect – Teens with a Chronic Illness

Dec 09, 2024

How to protect (as best as you can) your teen with a chronic condition.

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How Teens Can Be Involved in Doctor Appointments

Nov 20, 2024

Tips for teens with chronic illness on how to be involved in doctor visits.

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3 Reasons Why Teens With Chronic Conditions Need Alone Time With Their Doctors

Oct 15, 2024

When your teen participates in visits, they learn how to advocate for themselves and make decisions about their health.

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How to Support Strong Identity Development in Teens With Chronic Health Conditions

Oct 14, 2024

Having a chronic health condition offers an opportunity for a young person to build a strong and confident self-identity.

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How Current Challenges Can Lead to Lifelong Strengths for Children With Chronic Illness

Oct 07, 2024

Teens with chronic illness can incorporate these seven vital lessons into how they approach their lives and interact with others.

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Why It’s Essential to Support the Real-Life Teen Emotions in “Inside Out 2”

Sep 20, 2024

“Inside Out 2” introduces audiences to new emotions, but these feelings are essential to teens in adolescence. 

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