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• Cutting & Self-Injury for Teens

  
  

  It can be hard to understand, but people who self-injure sometimes do it because it actually makes them feel better. They are overflowing with emotions - like sadness, depression, or anger - that they have trouble expressing.

• Coping With Colds for Teens

  
  

  Most teens get between two and four colds each year. Read this article for the facts on colds and ways to feel better when you catch one.

• Telling Your Child a Family Member Has a Serious Illness for Parents

  
  

  When a loved one has a serious illness, it can be hard to know how to tell your child. Here are tips on when to talk, what to say, and how to help kids cope.

• Childhood Fears and Worries for Parents

  
  

  It's normal for children to feel afraid at times. Parents can help kids feel safe and learn to feel at ease.

• What Are Wet Dreams? for Teens

  
  

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• I Think I Had My First Period. How Can I Be Sure? for Teens

  
  

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Helping Your Child Manage Anxiety (Video) for Parents

  
  

  Feeling nervous, worried, or uneasy at times is a normal part of growing up. Here's how to help your child feel more in control and deal with stress.

• Rejection and How to Handle It for Teens

  
  

  Rejection hurts. But it's impossible to avoid. Life is about going for things. And when we do, rejection is always a possibility.

• How Can I Help a Friend Who Cuts? for Teens

  
  

  Some people cope by cutting themselves. This article helps friends understand why people cut and gives some tips on what you can to help your friend — and yourself.

• Can Masturbation Stunt My Growth? for Teens

  
  

  Masturbation won’t stunt growth (keep a person from from getting taller) or cause any health problems. Find out more.