http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/contteen.html This is a site called Band-Aides & Blackboards for teenagers with chronic illnesses. It includes stories, poetry and art, as well as discussions of medical problems, teasing and more. It even has pages for families and professionals.
http://www.teengrowth.com Take a stroll through the "downtown city" at this entertaining site for a lot of good health information. Search the site for answers to your questions on a variety of teen topics … or ask the experts. You can even sign up for TeenGrowth’s weekly e-mail newsletter. Each Wednesday, you’ll get the latest word from TeenGrowth about your health.
http://www.channelone.com/ This site offers everything from daily news for teens to hot topics to reviews to links for getting help with serious problems. It even has surveys on timely issues and e-clubs for special interests.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/ Teenagers can look at health topics, ask questions and find resources for help, as well as fun places to go.
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/ Teens can read questions and responses about relationships, general health, serious issues, self-esteem – whatever is on your mind – as well as search for health information and ask questions.
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http://www.hhs.gov/kids The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has links to all sorts of issues and government departments, as well as games and fun.
http://www.cyberteens.com/ctmain.html "Where creative teens rule" This site is filled with games, writing, reviews, art, contests and connections.
http://www.brainpop.com/ This site features original animated movies on health, science and technology for use by young people, their parents and teachers.
Other Links: http://www.bygpub.com/books/tg2rw/index.htm Online version of The Teenager’s Guide to the Real World, a book that covers dating, creating Web pages, jobs, volunteering, problems, organizations and more for today’s teens.
http://www.talkingwithkids.org/ For parents, this is a collaboration of Children Now and the Kaiser Family Foundation. It offers help in talking with your children about serious topics like sex, violence and drugs, as well as resources for parents and questions and answers.
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