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Teen Supplement Use Is Rising Fast And Weight Loss Products Are A Growing Danger For Girls

New research shows nearly 1 in 10 teens have used weight loss supplements. Here’s what parents need to know about the real risks for kids and teens.

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: April 27, 2026

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Your Neighborhood Has An Effect On Your Teen’s Mental Health

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 23, 2026

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Parents, Trust Your Instincts When Your “Something’s Wrong” Detector Pings

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 22, 2026

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Parents See Barriers To Activity For Young Adults After High School

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 21, 2026

VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 29: Naomi Watts attends the premiere of the movie 'First Man' and the opening gala during the 75th Venice Film Festival on August 29, 2018 in Venice, Italy.

Naomi Watts’ Kids Found Lube In Her Bedroom, She Turned It Into A Conversation About Women’s Health

Written by: James Kosur

Published on: April 19, 2026

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Are We Over-Scheduling Kids? The Research Behind Boredom, Free Play, And Healthy Development

Written by: Kim White

Published on: April 17, 2026

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Girls Are Starting Puberty Earlier, BMI & Stress Levels May Be A Factor

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 15, 2026

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New Study Contradicts Anti-Fluoride Conspiracy Theories; Doesn’t Affect Children’s IQ

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 15, 2026

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9 Ways To Take The Elements Of Gentle Parenting Into Gentle Partnering

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 14, 2026

Nightmares In Children

Oklahoma Researchers Crack The Code On Why Children Keep Having Nightmares — And How To Stop Them

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: April 14, 2026

Actress Olivia Munn at the 23rd Annual Critics' Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, USA on January 11, 2018.

Olivia Munn On Parenting Through Breast Cancer: The Moment She Couldn’t Pick Up Her Son Broke Her Heart

Written by: James Kosur

Published on: April 13, 2026

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Sadie Robertson Performed CPR On Her Baby Daughter After A Choking Incident, And She Wants Every Parent To Be Prepared

Written by: James Kosur

Published on: April 13, 2026

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The Teen Birth Rate Has Dropped: The Economy Is Part Of The Equation

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 12, 2026

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To Raise An Active Teen, Start Teaching Habits To Your Toddler, Study Finds

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 10, 2026

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Girls’ ADHD Diagnoses Surpass Boys’ In New Data (At Least, In Some Countries)

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 9, 2026

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Solitary Screen Time Can Increase Some Childhood Struggles, Study Shows

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 6, 2026

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Researchers Find How One “Forever Chemical” Can Change Your Baby’s Face

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 1, 2026

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The Truth About The Link Between Teen Diet & Mental Health (It’s Complicated)

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: March 31, 2026

Toddler Hits Themself - Dr Mona Explains What To Do

Does Your Toddler Hit Himself? Pediatrician Explains Why — And What To Do

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: March 30, 2026

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What It Means To “Get Your Pink Back,” And How You Can Do It

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: March 27, 2026

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Study Suggests New Dads Increased Depression Symptoms Hit Later In The First Year

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: March 23, 2026

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Teens Lives Are Online And So Is Their Peer Pressure According To A New Poll

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: March 23, 2026

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How Addressing Parental Stress Reduces Childhood Obesity

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: March 19, 2026