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Toilet Training
05/04/07, HealthwiseYour child must be both physically and emotionally ready for toilet training. Most children are ready when they are between 22 and 30 months of age, although every child is different. Toilet training usually becomes a long and frustrating
Substance abuse: Dealing with teen substance use
08/27/08, HealthwiseUse of alcohol, cigarettes, inhalants, and other drugs among adolescents is a major concern for parents. Preteens and teens are starting to use harmful and illegal substances at younger ages. Teen drinking, smoking, and drug use can affec
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy - Topic Overview
07/27/07, HealthwiseMunchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) is a mental health disorder in which a person falsely reports or causes symptoms in another person who is under his or her care. The caregiver almost always is a mother, and the victim, her child. Beca
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Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults - When To Call a Doctor
06/15/07, HealthwiseCall your doctor immediately if painful urination or other symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) occur with:
Early Menstruation
01/01/03, PDR.netAlthough the average age for the beginning of menstruation is between 11 and 13, a few girls develop breasts before they are eight or have their first period by nine. This condition is called precocious puberty. About 90 percent of girls who menstr
Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults - Topic Overview
06/15/07, HealthwiseThis topic is about urinary tract infections in teens and adults. For information about infections in babies and young children, see the topic Urinary Tract Infections in Children.
Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse
08/27/08, HealthwiseMany teens try alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, but using these substances is not safe or legal. Some teens try these substances only a few times and stop. Others can't control their urges or cravings for them. This is substance abuse.
ADHD: Helping your child get the most out of school
04/17/08, HealthwiseChildren with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have difficulty in school because their symptoms—inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity—get in the way of learning.
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