Bright Futures Family Tip Sheets: Adolescence (11-21 Years): A Journey from Childhood to Adult Life

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Between the ages of 11 and 21, your adolescent will change in many ways. He will grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. As he goes through this period, he will begin to make his own choices about many things, such as studying, working, friends and family, sports, driving, sex, drinking and smoking. It will be important for you to help him make wise choices. Until now, you have guided your child's health care choices. This tip sheet will help you talk to your child as he becomes more responsible for his own health care.

Filed under Parents and tagged with drug abuse fitness health safety social development physical activity eating oral health education on December 04, 2008 #


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National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information

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National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information provides free information available for odering, including coloring books for children.

Filed under Parents and tagged with well being drug abuse alcohol abuse mental health on October 26, 2008 #

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