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Kids Health Notes

July 13th, 2008

Teaching parents to talk sex with their teens

Having trouble talking to your teenage children about touchy issues like sex? You’re not alone. Even liberal baby-boomer parents have a hard time opening the communication lines when it comes to sex. As one parent said, “we had scant sec education ourselves!”
The internet is deluded with tips and materials on educating teenagers about sex […]

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June 7th, 2008

Hispanic American youth highest for risky health behavior

America’s teenagers are finally cleaning up their lifestyle, except Hispanic high schoolers.
A CDC survey looking at trends from 1991 to 2007 found that health behavior has been improving for much of America’s youth, such as in these areas - cigarette smoking, use of alcohol, unprotected sex, carrying weapons, drug use and even seat […]

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May 12th, 2008

Kids Health Notes give-away: The Only Hearts Club dolls - winners

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Kids Health Notes give-away: The Only Hearts Club dolls. Thanks for sharing how you encourage your child(ren) to have a more positive self-image. Later this week I’ll make a list of your tips, so we can all benefit from each other. I would love to see you come […]

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