 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
TeensHealth.org
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this site -- developed by the highly respected Nemours Foundation and regularly reviewed by health care professionals -- offers a great service. Teens are unlikely to get any misinformation here. Plus, parents may want to take a look themselves to see what teens are talking and worrying about. There are no ads.
What's it about?
You know all those topics that every teen wonders about and whispers about but no one is brave enough to actually ask a health care professional? Articles about all those issues, and a lot more, are available here. Check out recent "Hot Topics" and you'll find articles about drugs, cutting, suicide, eating disorders, and even answers to questions like, "Is my penis normal?" and "Am I still a virgin if I use a tampon?" Besides sexual health, teens can also find basic information on diseases, safety, and emotional health. Fitness, and its role in good health, is covered as well. Learn about kickboxing, weight lifting, and many other kinds of sports. There are even teen-friendly quick recipes.
Is it any good?
The site's content is the stuff teens want to know. Each short but comprehensive article is written in clear language that is easy to understand. Doctors or other health care professionals review all of the articles for accuracy.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about finding a trustworthy site. How do you know where to go for accurate information? Why is it better to go to a reliable site than do a search and see what comes up? Families can also discuss some of the issues brought up on this site: depression, body image, and smoking.
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Extremly helpful.
As a teen, I am extremely impressed with this site. Most sites seem to talk down to teens, but not this one. I found this site while googling an important issue and now I when I have other issues, I go straight to this site.
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TeensHeath Promotes Good Behavior
The one of the things to notice that other people may over-look is that TeensHeath has a section for everyone. On the top left hand section there are 3 tabs that say ( For Parents, For Kids, and For Teens.) The content varies depending on which section you visit. While there is in the teen section some iffy material it mainly promotes the idea of visiting a doctor, and not engaging in bad behaviors such as smoking. Also it is very helpful in ways to stay healthy and safe. There are special articles warning against smoking and telling you to stay fit. Also, it helps you deal with stress and other mental problems such as Post- Traumatic- Stress Disorder. Overall, the website is very helpful during your teen years. For me, as a teen, it is a great way to learn.
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Pretty Good
This site gives out good useful information. It has lots of the answers but not all of them. You can also send them e-mail.
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great site very educational
Very educational site, I found it very helpful. Keep in mind though that this is a site for TEENS meaning that some topics are somewhat mature
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Great material- handle with caution.
Good site, good material, but just use it in the right way. There are very good articles, and everything is in an educational format.
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