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10 Tips for Parents to Help Their Children Avoid Teen Pregnancy 
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy has reviewed recent research about parental influences on children's sexual behavior and talked to many experts in the field, as well as to teens and pa... Details >
A Parent's Guide to Buying and Using Booster Seats
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Children who have outgrown child safety seats should be properly restrained in booster seats until they are at least 8 years old, unless they are 4’9” tall. This guide provides parents with informatio... Details >
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
Adventures in Parenting
This booklet offers strategies on parenting practices that are based on scientific research that can be used by parents and guardians of children of any age. It also includes stories of how some pare... Details >
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
Antidepressant Medication and Children: Tips for Parents
Childhood depression is a very serious health problem that affects one in eight adolescents and one in 33 children. Left untreated, depression can lead to significant problems at home, in school and w... Details >
Are You an Askable Parent?
To be askable means that young people see you as approachable and open to questions. Because being askable is so important and because so many adults have difficulty initiating discussions about sex w... Details >
Articles For Parents - American School Counselor Association
This page provides links to articles about parenting, including information about middle school, high school, bullying, and Internet use.... Details >
Back-to-School Tips - American School Counselor Association
This fact sheet provides tips to help parents connect with their child’s school counselor for a successful school year. Tips include meeting or contacting the child’s school counselor at least three t... Details >
Children and War: What Parents Should Say to Kids
To help parents deal with the uncertainty and fears children are experiencing in the aftermath of September 11th and an environment of possible war and terrorist reprisals, the national children's cri... Details >
Explaining Adoption to Your Children, Family, and Friends
This fact sheet addresses the complicated issue of adoption, defining it, explaining it to others, and dealing with the feelings that arise. A complete bibliography, resource list and resources for ad... Details >
Family Guide: Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free
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This site is designed for parents and other adults involved in the lives of 7- to 18-year-olds, the Family Guide Web site emphasizes the importance of family, promotes mental health, and helps prevent... Details >