Health Tips for Tweens & Teens

Adolescent substance abuse can be prevented in a number of ways, including monitoring of activities and increasing awareness of risks. Learn how to prevent substance abuse in your teen or tween.

At some point during the tween years your daughter may begin showing the signs of puberty. Here's what to look for.

Boys may reach puberty later than girls, here's what to look for when changes begin.

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Review all of the issues and problems facing today's teens, including drug abuse, mental health problems, cyber-bullying, obesity, and things that you may not be familiar with, such as the choking game and abuse of prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs.

Almost 1 in 5 teens smoke cigarettes. Although that is a decline from previous years, more needs to be done to decrease the number of teen smokers even more. Does your teen smoke?

Review all of the available treatments for children with acne.

See if you have been fooled into believing that your acne is caused by one of the following top 5 acne myths.

Are you looking to prevent acne? Check out the Top 10 Ways to Prevent Acne, because, believe it or not, you are probably making your acne worse.

Acne has a way of sneaking up on us at the worst moments. Use an acne spot treatment to dry them up right away so you can get on with your life. Here are 8 acne spot treatments to choose from.

Our favorite fashion finds for stylish teen guys.

This season there are tons of adorable fashion pieces that are good for the earth, too! Here are ten of my faves that you'll feel happy about spending your money on!

Here are some great books that are sure to answer your questions about growing up and the changes your body and mind are undergoing.

Packing your freshman off to college is an emotional, complicated process. Here's everything a parent needs to know about dorm life, from roommates to meal plans.

Prepare yourself (and your tween) before you shop for preteen clothing.

Describes particular benefits of exercise for teenagers and preadolescents. Lists reasons kids this age may not get enough physical activity. Offers suggestions for types of sports and athletic pursuits teens and tweens might enjoy and ways to encourage participation.