Teenagers and ADD/ADHD
If children do not have treatment for ADD/ADHD, they will still get better at controlling their own behaviour as they get older, but they may have had many difficult years at school. It is best if your child and your family have several different ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Tips for dealing with exam stress
With the HSC exams coming up, many teenagers are facing what is, for most, the biggest challenge yet. Everyone's individual reactions to it will be different. Many students, however, may be panicking. Follow our advice on taking exams, and reduce ... [... more]
NineMSN Health |
Asthma fact sheet (Research Aust)
Australia has one of the highest rates of asthma in the world, with one in four primary school children, one in seven teenagers and one in 10 adults living with the disease. In 1995, it was estimated that over two million Australians (11% of the ... [... more]
NineMSN Health |
Iron deficiency - children
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and teenagers are at higher risk of iron deficiency, because their increased needs for iron may not be met if their diet is not balanced. Treatment for iron deficiency anaemia in children starts with dietary change ... [... more]
Better Health |
Teenagers and food
Our eating habits today are different from those of a generation ago in so many ways. Fast foods, takeaways and eating out are part of this generation's culture. Parents often worry about whether their teenager is eating well enough. There are ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Fears and phobias - older children and teenagers
You can help your children to overcome these fears and have the confidence needed to face up to hard things that will happen in their lives. Also, it may be useful to look at the topic 'Anxiety disorders' on the Teen Health section of this ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Physical effects
The words 'eating disorder' have been given a lot of attention in recent years so it is not uncommon for parents to wonder if there is something wrong when they see a change in the behaviour or eating pattern of their child. Teenagers often eat ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Accurate information
Many parents are worried about their teenagers' sexual well being and want to protect them from harm and unnecessary suffering. As children grow we teach them how to protect themselves and tell them what our values are and why we think they way ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Discipline (teens)
Discipline is an important part of a child's upbringing and it continues to be important when they are teenagers. They still need discipline to feel secure and safe while learning to get along with others and to live in society. The best ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
But acne is not fair!
Most people are concerned about how they look, and teenagers especially worry about how others see them. They want to feel attractive, appeal to their friends and generally feel good about themselves. But they may also often feel gawky, ugly and ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Talking sex with teens
It is natural to have concerns about how your son or daughter will handle or be affected by sexual matters. Parents and teenagers can find it difficult to talk to each other at the best of times, but especially so when talking on an emotional ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Helping your children after a suicide
This article is intended for parents whose children or teenagers have experienced the loss of a friend or another student at school through suicide, although much of the information will apply in other situations. Although too many young people ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
