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- For Parents and Caregivers - What You Shoud Know About Steroids
- All About Menstruation
- Changes in Vaginal Discharges
- The Deal with Feminine Hygiene
- Putting it All Together - Gynocologists and Breat and Pelvic Exams
- Putting it All Together - Special Concerns for Teens
- Putting it All Together - Talking to Your Doctor
- Putting it All Together - Talking to Other Adults (In Addition to Parents)
- Putting it All Together - How To Disagree With Your Parents
- Putting it All Together - Keeping Lines of Communication Open with Parents
- Irregular Periods
- Putting it All Together - Tips on Savvy Studying
- For Parents and Caregivers - Restricting Children's Food Intake May Actually Promote Overeating
- For Parents and Caregivers - Overcoming Overweight and Obesity in Your Child
- For Parents and Caregivers - What Causes Obesity?
- For Parents and Caregivers - The Effects of Overweight and Obesity
- For Parents and Caregivers - Overweight and Obesity
- For Parents and Caregivers - Body Dysphoric Disorder
- Why are My Breasts Different Sizes?
- Breast Cancer
- Putting it All Togther - Volunteerism
- Putting it All Together - Talking to Your Parents and Other Adults
- Putting it All Together - Sleep
- Choose not to Use - Teens Take in Smoking Scenes at the Movies
- For Parents and Caregivers - Compulsive Exercise
- Choose not to Use - Smoking and Cutting Through the Hype
- Choose not to Use - Nicotine Replacement Therapy Often Used Inappropriately by Teens
- Choose Not to Use - I Think I May Have a Drinking/Drug Problem - What Should I Do?
- Choose not to Use - How Can I Quit Smoking?
- Choose not to use - Drugs Some Teens Use - Rohypnol
- Choose not to Use - Drugs Some Teens Use - Nicotine
- Choose not to Use - Drugs Some Teens Use - Methamphetamine
- Choose not to Use - Young Teens Who Drink Are at Risk for Problems in Late Adolescence and Adulthoo
- Alcohol Use Among Girls
- Putting it All Together - Self-Defense Basics
- Putting it All Together - Is Tattooing Safe?
- Putting it all Together - Is Body Piercing Safe?
- Putting it All Together - How To Use 911
- Putting it all Together - Driving Safety
- Putting it All Together - Backpack Basics
- Putting it All Together - Relationship Warning Signs
- Putting it All Together - What Makes Some Relationships Unhealthy?
- Putting it All Together - Am I in a Healthy Relationship?
- Choose not to Use - Drugs Some Teens Use - Marijuana
- Hazing
- Going to College - Staying Healthy Away from Home
- How Long is Mono Contagious?
- Teens Take in Smoking Scenes at the Movies
- Too Many Sweetened Drinks Negatively Affect Nutrition
- The Obesity Epidemic - What Can Be Done?
- The Obesity Epidemic - What Does It All Mean?
- The Obesity Epidemic - Schools Making Strides
- The Obesity Epidemic - Positive Changes on the Horizon
- How Is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated?
- Going to College - Fisrt Year Food and Fitness Factors
- Worrying About War
- Are Children With Type I Diabetes at Risk of Cognitive Impairment From Low Blood Sugar Episodes?
- For Parents and Caregivers - Osgood-Schlatter Disease (OSD)
- How Much Activity Do Physical Education Classes Really Provide?
- What You Should Know About Steroids
- Restricting Children's Food Intake May Actually Promote Overeating
- Obesity and Psychological Problems in Kids
- Girls With Higher Body Fat Levels More Likely to Enter Puberty Earlier
- For Parents and Caregivers - Questions about Sex
- Dealing with Being Worried
- Why Do Teens Get Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- For Parents and Caregivers - Treating Obcessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- For Parents and Caregivers - Diagnosing Obcessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- For Parents and Caregivers - Does Your Child have Obcessive-Compulsive Disorder?
- For Parents and Caregivers - How to Help Your Anxious Child
- For Parents and Caregivers - Focusing on Your Child's Anxieties
- For Parents and Caregivers - Recognizing the Signs of Anxiety
- For Parents and Caregivers - Coping with Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias
- For Parents and Caregivers - Many Teens at Risk for Suicide Don't Get Help
- For Parents and Caregivers - Dangers of Anabolic Steroids
- For Parents and Caregivers - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- How to Help Your Child Deal With Death
- How Long Is Mono Contangious?
- Mononucleosis
- Fit for Life - How do I strength train?
- Fit for Life - Target Heart Rate Calculator
- Fit for Life - Why Get Fit?
- Becoming a Woman - Changes To Your Shape
- For Parents and Caregivers - When Your Child is Depressed
- For Parents and Caregivers - Understanding and Preventing Teen Suicide
- For Parents and Caregivers - Child Abuse
- For Parents and Caregivers - How Do Anabolic Steroids Work?
- What Makes a Healthy Relationship?
- Body Wise - Calcium
- Body Wise - What is Nutrition?
- Body Wise - Stress
- Body Wise - Feeling Beautiful
- Body Wise - The Media
- Body Wise - Self-esteem
- There's Only One You
- Become A Girl Power! Endorser
- Girl Power! State-by-State:
- Body Wise - The Right Combination for Good Health
- Body Wise - Food Labels
- Body Wise: - Phone Numbers and Address of Organizations for Girls
- Body Wise - Books for Girls
- Body Wise - Where to Go for Help
- Body Wise - Eating Disorder Statistics
- Body Wise - Bulimia Nervosa
- Body Wise - Girls With Disabilities
- Body Wise - Working Toward Endurance, Healthy Body Composition, Strength, and Flexibility
- Body Wise - Refuse To Use Diet Aids
- Body Wise - Don't Diet
- Girl Power! State-by-State:
- Girl Power! State-by-State:
- For Adults: Girl Power! Keep It Going!
- Girl Power! Background
- Girl Power! Across the Country Overview
- Dads are Powerful - GirlSpeak and What Girls Had to Say
- Dads are Powerful - Fatherhood Links
- Dads are Powerful - Activities for Dads and Daughters
- Dads are Powerful - Research and Statistics
- Girls' Thoughts on Girl Power!
- Girls Have Power in Numbers
- Ongoing Community-Based Programs:
- Girl Power! Classes
- National Initiatives Sponsored by Girl Power! Endorsers
- The American Girl Power! Essay Contest
- Girl Power! Day-Rhode Island
- Statewide Girl Power! Campaign-North Carolina
- Chrysalis Middle School Program
- Girl Neighborhood Power!
- Bryant Girl Power!
- Girl Power! Extreme Esteem Workshops
- Girl Power! Teen Club
- Body Wise - Snack Attack
- Choose not to Use - Drugs Some Teens Use - LSD
- Sleep
- What Do I Do If I Can't Sleep?
- What Can I Do To Improve My Self-Esteem?
- Mind Over Matters - Homesickness
- Mind Over Matters - Fights Between Friends
- Mind Over Matters - Focus on Friends
- Mind Over Matters - Respecting Differences
- Mind Over Matters - Diversity, Prejudice, Tolerence and Respect
- Bullying
- Mind Over Matters - Why am I in Such a Bad Mood?
- Choose not to Use - Drugs and What You Should Know
- Choose not to Use - Drugs Some Teens Use - Ketamine
- Choose not to Use - Drugs Some Teens Use - Inhalants
- Choose not to Use - Drugs Some Teens Use - Heroine
- Choose not to Use - Drugs Some Teens Use - GHB
- Choose not to Use - Drugs Some Teens Use - Ecstasy (MDMA)
- Choose not to Use - Drugs Some Teens Use - Depressants
- Choose not to Use - Some Drugs Teens Use - Cocaine and Crack
- Choose not to Use - Drugs Teens Use - Amphetamines
- Choose not to Use - Common Drugs Teens Use - Alcohol
- Mind Over Matters - Resisting the Temptation to Be a Bully
- Mind Over Matters - Standing up for Yourself - Or a Friend
- Mind Over Matters - Dealing With an Anxiety Disorder
- Mind Over Matters - How Are Anxiety Disorders Diagnosed and Treated?
- Mind Over Matters - Why Do People Get Anxiety Disorders?
- Mind Over Matters - Understanding Anxiety Disorders
- Mind over Matters - All About Anxiety
- Real Life: Parents (Relationships)
- Real Life: Dating (Relationships)
- Real Life: Friends (Relationships)
- Real Life: Family (Relationships)
- Mind Over Matters - Binge Eating Disorder
- Mind Over Matters - How Is Binge Eating Different From Other Eating Disorders?
- Mind Over Matters - Why Are Some Teens Bullies?
- Mind Over Matters - What Is Bullying, Anyway?
- Mind Over Matters - Cutting
- Mind Over Matters - Checking Your Own Self-Esteem and Body Image
- Mind Over Matters - Tips for Boosting Your Self-Esteem
- Mind Over Matters - What Shapes Self-Esteem?
- Mind Over Matters - Body Image and Self-Esteem
- Mind Over Matters - Getting Help for a Binge Eating Problem
- Mind Over Matters - What Causes Binge Eating?
- How Do I Know If I Have A Healthy Relationship With Someone?
For Parents and Caregivers - What You Shoud Know About Steroids
Text written for parents and caregivers on the nature of steroids and how they can effect teens.... [more]
All About Menstruation
Text written for girls on menstruation, when it begins, how it occurs, self-care, and health concerns.... [more]
Changes in Vaginal Discharges
Text written for girls on vatinal discahrges, what causes them, their function, and points on when to consult a health care professional.... [more]
The Deal with Feminine Hygiene
Test written for girls on feminine hygiene, menstration, and products to use.... [more]
Putting it All Together - Gynocologists and Breat and Pelvic Exams
Text written for girls on reasons for, and what to expect when visiting the doctor or gynocologist for pelvic and breast exams.... [more]
Putting it All Together - Special Concerns for Teens
Text written for girls on health and health care concerns of teens, and how to communicate them to parents and professionals.... [more]
Putting it All Together - Talking to Your Doctor
Text written for girls on talking to doctors; when you need to visit with a doctor, reasons for concerns, questions to ask.... [more]
Putting it All Together - Talking to Other Adults (In Addition to Parents)
Text written for girls on talking to other adults in addition to parents; what are the issues, tips for good communicaiton, safeguarding important relationships.... [more]
Putting it All Together - How To Disagree With Your Parents
Text written for girls on keeping good communication with parents, even when you need to disagree.... [more]
Putting it All Together - Keeping Lines of Communication Open with Parents
Text written for girls on keeping lines of communication open with parents, and being able to disagree without being disrespectful.... [more]
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