Center for Young Women's Health
Peanut AllergyPeanut allergy is more common than ever before; its prevalence has tripled in the past ten years. Approximately 1-2% of children in the United States have a diagnosed peanut allergy. … read more
Articles Tagged: school
Dealing with Cliques
If you’ve ever had to deal with cliques, you already know that it can be mildly annoying to really frustrating, and sometimes very hurtful. Learning ways to cope with cliques … read more
Friendships: A Guide for Tween Girls
“Tween” is a funny word that describes the in-between time when you are not yet a teenager but you’re definitely not a little kid either. During your “tween” years you … read more
Backpack Safety
Most students look forward to picking out their backpacks because there are so many different colors and designs to choose from. Your backpack may express your style, but does it … read more
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a language processing disorder, which is a type of learning disability that makes it difficult to read, spell, write, or pronounce words. It can be hard for people … read more
I want to be popular but I don’t want to be in a clique. What should I do?
It may feel good to be approached by someone who is in a clique. You’re not alone-most people want to feel accepted and popular, especially at school or in new … read more
ADHD
ADHD is short for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. There are three types of ADHD: The Inattentive Type causes people to have a hard time focusing or concentrating. The Hyperactive/Impulsive Type … read more