 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Center for Young Women's Health
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this nonprofit site produced by Children's Hospital Boston covers a range of topics on girls and young women's physical and emotional health. The site is targeted toward young women, but also has an extensive set of "parent guides" that cover everything from keeping kids safe online to dealing with teen depression. The sexuality and health section includes frank, factual information about preventing STDs, birth control, and pregnancy options, as well as the benefits of abstinence, with a brief mention of abortion. There's also a resource page for teens questioning their sexual orientation with links to support groups and hotlines. Parents may want to review the sexuality sections, since every family has different opinions on the best approach to discussing sex and sexual health.
Is it any good?
Girls can count on finding reliable information on CENTER FOR YOUNG WOMEN’S HEALTH, the website affiliated with the program of the same name at Children’s Hospital Boston. Intended to help girls "take an active role in their own health care," the guides cover a range of topics in both English and Spanish and are written in clear, jargon-free language. The fitness and nutrition section is particularly comprehensive, offering advice for teens on gluten-free and vegetarian diets and decoding nutrition facts on food labels. There are also helpful guides for parents and a link to the hospital's website on young men's health.
Online interaction: Users age 13 and up can submit anonymous health questions, which might be answered on the site. They can also participate in monthly informational chats geared toward girls with certain health conditions (such as endometriosis).
What families can talk about
Families may want to use this site as a jumping-off point to talk about sex and sexual health. Do teens feel comfortable asking their parents questions about sexual health? Why or why not? How can parents help teens make good choices when it comes to sex and relationships?
Families can talk about how communicating about feelings is an important part of being emotionally healthy. What are some healthy ways to express yourself when you're feeling angry or sad? Who can you talk to when you need help with a problem?
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Kid, 11 years old
June 14, 2011
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awesome
i learned a lot about myself by this website :)
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Good1
This website helped me learn about myself, And it helped me a lot with my personal life.. I have all 4 stages of girl stuff.. And it's like i know nothing about it
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Great health site
Good site about puberty and health, and its giving me tips. I am already in stage 4 of puberty, and a lot of girls my age (My DOB is 9/20/98) are junior to me, so they can ask questions to the girls who are rather advanced in development (like me).
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