Tag Archives: self-esteem

  • Setbacks Make Us Stronger

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  • Anorexic Teens: Hurt on the Web, Help from Parents

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  • Reality TV Influences Real Teen Surgery

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  • Take Teen Depression Seriously

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  • Kids and Dietary Supplements

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    AC_FL_RunContent( ‘codebase’,’http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0′,’width’,’320′,’height’,’295′,’id’,’/media/tipsheet-videoplayer/videoplayer-tipsheet’,’align’,’middle’,’src’,’/media/tipsheet-videoplayer/videoplayer-tipsheet’,’quality’,’high’,’bgcolor’,’#ffffff’,’name’,’/media/tipsheet-videoplayer/videoplayer-tipsheet’,’pluginspage’,’http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer’,’flashvars’,’videoFile=http://www.cwkn.net/tip_vids/100609_supplements.flv’,’movie’,’/media/tipsheet-videoplayer/videoplayer-tipsheet’ ); //end AC code “Bottom line is, I say don’t take it. If you are going to take it, make sure that you seek out healthcare professionals so they can monitor the proper dosing, monitor the side effects if they should arise.” – Dr. David Marshall, MD, Director, Sports Medicine Program, Children’s Healthcare […]