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World Sexual Health Day: Consent

Consent helps people understand and respect each other’s boundaries. It not only applies to sex but any interaction between two people.

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Is it typical or troubled teen behavior?

Being a teenager is a complicated time, and it can be hard to tell what changes are typical from those that are harmful.

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The skill of listening to teens

Listening to teens is crucial in building open and trusting relationships, as well as setting young folks up for success.

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Three tips for a healthy relationship with your teen

Though it may feel impossible, the way you raise your teen plays a key role in how they live their life as an adult.

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How to talk to your child about traumatic events

As stories of school shootings dominate the news, parents of young children find themselves struggling to explain these traumatic events.

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Healthcare that gives adolescents and young adults a voice

Adolescence is an important time when young people are developing physically, emotionally, and socially. Their brains are developing rapidly.

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Exciting news and milestone: COVID vaccines available for children ages 5–11 years

Children have been infected with COVID-19 . Cases have increased dramatically since the arrival of the Delta variant.

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What’s a parent/guardian to do when their student “hates school”?

It’s that time of year when the kids are back in school and they love it. Well, some kids might not love it.

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The Fatherhood Experience: Bruce Murray

Fatherhood looks different to every dad. We’re taking an in-depth look at fatherhood with key experts, parents, and everyone in between.

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The Fatherhood Experience: Dr. Krishnan Subrahmanian

Dr. Subrahmanian is a former high school teacher, a husband and father of three children and a pediatrician.

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Celebrating World Children’s Day: Our commitment

November 20, 2020, is the 61st anniversary of the World’s Children’s Day, which commemorates the Declaration of the Rights of the Child.

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Breastfeeding help… even before a baby is born

Visiting with a lactation consultant before your baby arrives can help you prepare to breastfeed or provide expressed milk.

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Teen HOPE programs helps teen parents find their path

During a tutoring session, Katelyn smiled under Blackmon’s encouragement as the two paged through a study guide.

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