“Eating disorders spreading to younger kids”

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This December 28, 2014, Lancaster Online article talks about eating disorders surfacing in teens and preteens an estimate in the article says that the out of every 100 kids there is a chance of finding a couple of kids with some form of eating disorder.  Until recently it was felt that eating disorders were predominately seen in older teens or college aged young adults.

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“What parents need to know about teenagers’ mental health issues”

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This December 9, 2014 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article talks about things parents of teens should be aware of if they have teens as they navigate their way to adulthood.

“How can I talk to my child about underage drinking?”

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This January 22, 2014 Healthy Kids Blog post found on the Philly.com website talks about an online tool that can help parents learn ways to open lines of communication with their teens about underage drinking.

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