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Children Online - American Academy of Child Psychology
Grades
1 to 12
tag(s): safety (63)
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Children and the News - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychology
Grades
1 to 6tag(s): parents (52)
In the Classroom
All-news channels and repetitive airing of images of tragedies can have an adverse effect on young children. This page offers suggestions on ways in which parents can help limit children's exposure to these information sources and help children cope with their fears.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Children and TV Violence - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychology
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): parents (52)
In the Classroom
This short page outlines the problems that excessive exposure to TV violence can create in children, and it offers specific suggestions for ways in which parents can reduce exposure to violent images and help children keep them in perspective.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Children and Sports - American Academy of Child Psychology
Grades
1 to 12In the Classroom
Playing sports can have numerous benefits for children and young people, and many of these go beyond mere physical fitness. This page offers pointers for parents on attitudes and behaviors that can help children get the most out of their participation in sports.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gay and Lesbian Adolescents - American Academy of Child Psychology
Grades
6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What to Do if You are Raped - American Academy of Family Practitioners
Grades
6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): difficult conversations (52), sexuality (15)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site for use when counseling students or addressing issues on sexual harrassment or rape in the classroom. Share with your school's counselor as a resource for information to share with parents, students, and staff.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Parenting Tips - American Academy of Family Practitioners
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1 to 12tag(s): family (53)
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Marijuana's Adverse Effects - American Academy of Family Practitioners
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6 to 12tag(s): drugs and alcohol (29)
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Domestic Violence - Protecting Yourself and Your Children - American Academy of Family Practitioners
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1 to 12tag(s): family (53)
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Depression in Children and Teens - American Academy of Family Practitioners
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): mental health (62), parents (52)
In the Classroom
Share this page with your guidance counselor and families. This short page outlines some of the reasons for depression in teens and children, suggests strategies parents can use to help determine whether their child might be depressed, and offers a number of additional web resources that provide more detailed information on depression in adolescents.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What Parents Can Do to Change Their Child's Behavior - American Academy of Family Practitioners
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1 to 8tag(s): behavior (49)
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Growth and Development - American Academy of Pediatrics
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1 to 6tag(s): child development (18)
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HIV and AIDS: Information for Families - American Academy of Pediatrics
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): difficult conversations (52), hiv/aids (16), sexuality (15)
In the Classroom
Offer this site as one of many sources for student research during your HIV/AIDS unit in health class. Challenge students to shift perspective and think about how they would tell a younger sibling or their own (future) child about HIV/AIDS.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teenagers - How to Stay Healthy - American Academy of Family Practitioners
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6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Smoking - Do I Want to Quit - American Academy of Family Practitioners
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Smoking - Facts for Teens - American Academy of Family Practitioners
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Sex - Take Time to Make the Right Decision - American Academy of Family Practitioners
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Drinking - Facts for Teens - American Academy of Family Practitioners
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Day Care - Choosing a Good Center - American Academy of Family Practitioners
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Childhood Vaccines - American Academy of Family Practitioners
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