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Boys are both more likely to bully others and more likely to be victims of bullying than are girls.
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Teen depression is a serious illness. The benefits of getting help, including taking medications if needed, far outweigh the potential risks.
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Children deal with death in many different ways, and not necessarily in the same manner as adults.
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Anger is as legitimate an emotion as joy or sadness, and it's the most common way children express feelings of frustration.
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Spanking in general teaches children what not to do and doesn't teach them what to do instead.
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Experts say you should look at your child as a kid who happens to be playing sports, and not as an athlete who happens to be a kid.
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Preventing a tantrum is much easier than stopping one. Here are ideas on how to do that.
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The causes of youth violence are complex and tough to measure. Many experts cite mayhem in movies, television shows and video games, as well as family turmoil.
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Don't argue about cost. Do talk with your children about money management and media messages.
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Although some behavior problems can be attributed to normal child development, some require professional help.
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The leading substance-abuse threat to children may be as close as your refrigerator. About 10 million adolescents drink alcohol. In fact, minors drink 19 percent of the alcohol consumed in the United States.
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Binge drinkers are most likely found on college campuses, where many students consider a big game or fraternity party an excuse to drink all weekend.
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Boys are both more likely to bully others and more likely to be victims of bullying than are girls.
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A common ingredient in many cough and cold remedies has become a popular substance to abuse by teenagers searching for a cheap, easy high.
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Before assuming your child is taking drugs, find out if something else may be causing him or her to behave unusually.
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Teen depression is a serious illness. The benefits of getting help, including taking medications if needed, far outweigh the potential risks.
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A growing number are children, usually girls, aren't overweight but believe they are. Magazines and TV shows that worship ultra-thin models and pop stars fuel the trend.
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Anger, fear, separation anxiety, a sense of abandonment, self-blame, sadness and embarrassment are common reactions to divorce for most children.
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If you suspect your child is depressed, see your health care provider at once. Says one doctor: "The good news is that depression is very treatable, particularly if we identify it early and make sure the kids get the help they need."
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Adolescence is naturally a time of change, and change can cause stress. But it is also an exciting time for kids and parents to get to know and interact with each other in new and different ways.
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Children deal with death in many different ways, and not necessarily in the same manner as adults.
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With so many mall shops offering sexy styles for the youngest girls, some parents wonder whether their daughters are risking sexual harassment for the sake of fashion.
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Helping kids cope successfully with divorce requires honesty and openness. Most of all, children need to be assured that they won't be forgotten.
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Growing up is a tough challenge for most adolescents, but when their parents are abusing alcohol or drugs, the obstacles can seem overwhelming.
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Although most adolescents who use drugs don't become drug abusers or drug addicts in adulthood, drug use in adolescence can put their mental, emotional and physical health at risk.
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The key is communication. Talking to your children is only half the answer. Listening is the other half.
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Besides having trouble with school and relationships, teenagers taking drugs may display emotional extremes with irritability, anger and changes in sleep patterns.
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Experts say you should look at your child as a kid who happens to be playing sports, and not as an athlete who happens to be a kid.
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Ecstasy, or MDMA -- also called "Adam," "E," or "XTC" on the street -- is a synthetic, mind-altering drug with hallucinogenic and amphetamine-like properties.
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Peer pressure can get the best of children and push them to do things that they don't really want to do. Parents can counter it, if they're ready to help.
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By the time teens reach the eighth grade, nearly half of them have had at least one alcoholic drink, and more than 20 percent have been drunk.
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Research shows that adolescents who grow up with high self-esteem are far less likely to abuse drugs or drink, compared with children who grow up without much sense of self-worth.
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More than 70 percent of teens who attempt or commit suicide do so in a state of crisis, responding to some acute conflict with peers, parents, or other authorities.
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Bullying comes in different forms. Name calling, spreading rumors, unrelenting teasing, and deliberately excluding a child from an activity can be other forms of bullying.
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Divorce can be an emotional train wreck for both parents, but often the family members hurt most have the least control -- the children. What's the best way to help children adjust to divorce?
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The medical community once thought depression affected only adults. The risk for the condition begins in the early teens, however, and increases steadily through the mid-20s.
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The causes of youth violence are complex and tough to measure. Many experts cite mayhem in movies, television shows and video games, as well as family turmoil.
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Preventing teen turmoil starts at birth. Parents set examples in the way they interact, express anger, and treat substance abuse.
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While an occasional broken rule usually is not cause for concern, there are ways to tell if your child is having significant problems. Here are some clear signals from your teen that he or she wants or needs help.
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Learning more about this illness will allow you to understand what your symptoms may mean and make it easier for you to seek help.
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How you perceive conflicts can make the difference between escalating discord and successfully resolving it.
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It's not the job that creates stress, it's the way a person responds to the urgencies and demands of each workplace environment that makes them stressed or energized.
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The more you learn about the pressure times and triggers at your workplace, the better you'll be able to plan for them.
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The most severe form of premenstrual syndrome, called PMDD, is marked by a depressed mood, increased anxiety and difficulty with interpersonal relationships.
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As a working parent, do you need some relief from the stress of managing a career and a family?
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In the United States, 78 percent of all mothers with kids ages 6 to 17 work in paid jobs. Most—including married working moms—also are responsible for child care and housework.
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To accomplish a specific goal -- whether, for example, you're vying for a new position at work, training for a bike race or preparing to move to a new community -- a sense of self-efficacy can help.
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Keeping your primary relationship healthy, positive, supportive and together isn't easy. But it can be done.
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More than a million people have pulled up roots and hit the road full time in recreational vehicles (RVs). If you're thinking of joining them, be sure to consider your health.
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Because depression isn't a normal part of growing older, it's important to learn the signs of this condition and seek help if you or a loved one could be suffering from it.
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In general, only about three percent of the elderly living independently in the community will experience depression. That figure increases to around 20 to 30 percent of persons in nursing homes or with chronic illnesses like emphysema, heart disease or diabetes.
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In recent years, an increasing amount of scientific evidence has supported the idea that people can do quite a lot on their own to lengthen their life span and to enhance the quality of life as they age. Here are five steps to take every day that can promote healthy aging and boost longevity.
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Aging can make it harder to remember some things. But by focusing on your potential and continuing to exercise your mind, you may be able to boost your memory power. Here are some strategies.
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Although anyone can suffer from depression, it is particularly common among older adults. Depression affects 15 out of every 100 adults older than 65.
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In older people, it's easy to mistake memory problems for the everyday forgetfulness that some people experience as they grow older.
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Unpredictable, frustrating and, at times, embarrassing memory lapses can be common. So if frequent bouts of forgetfulness are causing you stress and worry, take note: there is most likely a simple explanation.
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For those already feeling the effects of AD, the primary need is for treatments to control their symptoms, including cognitive loss and problem behaviors.
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What looks like dementia may actually be confusion or forgetfulness caused by some other agent, such as a drug interaction.
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