According to research from a recent government survey in the United Kingdom: http://www.newstime.co.za/Health/Are_Gay_And_Lesbian_Teenagers_More_At_Risk/26661/
Read More »Gay and lesbian teens more prone to high risk behaviors
June 07, 2011 | Uncategorized | Click on title to comment!
On vaccinations
June 06, 2011 | Uncategorized | Click on title to comment!
More parents in Washington state opt out of vaccinations than any other state. This article discusses the ramifications of that choice: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/06/05/1693707/state-leads-nation-in-opting-out.html
Read More »Teens and their cell phones
June 06, 2011 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
This article discusses the pitfalls of irresponsible use and offers tips for parents: http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/article/20110604/LIFESTYLE/106040302/Insist-teenagers-use-phones-responsibly?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Frontpage|s
Read More »Teens and jobs
June 06, 2011 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
On the difficult task facing teens who are seeking summer employment: http://www.uticaod.com/news/x437334308/Teenagers-lack-ammunition-in-summer-job-hunt http://www.mlive.com/business/jackson-lansing/index.ssf/2011/06/finding_summer_employment_wont.html http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/06/04/eveningnews/main20069017.shtml
Read More »Primary care doctors and your child’s mental health
June 02, 2011 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
According to a new survey, many parents look to primary care doctors for advice on their children’s mental health, yet those same doctors admit they lack the necessary training and expertise: http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2011/05/23/hlsa0523.htm
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