For Parents

Information for parents of teens:

Welcome to the Parents Page! This selection of health guides is specifically targeted towards parents of young men ages 13-22.

Do you want to learn more about media and health? Visit the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Michael Rich and his team answer all questions concerning health, media, and tech, from TV and smartphones to social networking and video games.

You can also visit youngwomenshealth.org to find researched health information for teenage girls and young women.

• ADHD
• Alcohol and Teens
• Be There For Teens
• Body Mass Index (BMI): A Guide for Parents
• Communicating Effectively with your Son
• Depression and Teens
• E-Cigarettes (Vaping)
• Eating Disorders: Balanced Eating
• Eating Disorders: Body Image and Self-Esteem
• Eating Disorders: Causes, Signs and Symptoms
• Eating Disorders: General Information
• Eating Disorders: Health Consequences
• Eating Disorders: Helping Your Child Prepare for an Evaluation
• Eating Disorders: Therapy
• Eating Disorders: Treatment Options
• Evaluating Health Information
• Fentanyl and Opioid Overdose: A Guide for Parents
• Gluten-Free Diet for Parents: Buying Gluten-Free Foods
• Gluten-Free Diet for Parents: Eating At Home vs. Away
• Gluten-Free Diet for Parents: Foods to Avoid vs. Safe Foods
• Gluten-Free Diet for Parents: General Information
• Gluten-Free Diet for Parents: Gluten-Free Sample Menu and Recipes
• Healthy Weight Gain for Teens
• Higher Body Weight (Overweight and Obesity) in Youth
• How to talk to your teen or young adult about sexual relationships
• HPV Vaccine (Gardasil®)
• Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
• Meningococcal Vaccine
• Nutrition and Teens
• Pertussis Vaccine
• Scoliosis and Spinal Deformities
• Talking to your Teen about Weight in a Healthy Way
• Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Health Care
• Varicoceles