Northpoint Pediatrics
Teens
Adolescence can be a challenging time.
The teenage years are exciting but also challenging. Your child is developing an identity, spending more time with friends, and facing difficult choices independently. Don’t worry; your help as a parent is needed as much as it was in the toddler years.
Stay informed on topics that relate to your teen so you can be there when they need you:
+ Acne Treatment
We treat acne right here in our office!
+ Teens-and-Acne
Types of treatments
+ Zits are the Pits
How parents can get help treating acne
+ Sports Injuries
Action to take when a sports injury occurs
+ Preteen and Teen Vaccine Information
Information on specific vaccines for the teen years
+ Text Messaging Safety 
+ Behind the Wheel
Helping teens become safe drivers
+ Nutrition
Good eating habits for teens
+ Tanning Beds
Safety Information for Parents
+ Asthma
Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
+ Substance Abuse
Prepare your kids to refuse offers of alcohol and other drugs
+ Drug Abuse Prevention Starts with Parents
Learning how to talk with kids about difficult topics
+ When Teens Use Drugs: Taking Action
Suggestions on where to get help
+ Talking to Teens About Drugs and Alcohol
+ Mental Health and Teens
Watch for Danger Signs
+ Next Stop Adulthood
Tips For Parents
+ Stages-of-Adolescence
Describes the development of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social
+ Information for Teens: What You Need to Know About Privacy
Who do you talk with when you need advice about your health and personal life
+ Cyberbullying-Tips for Teens (PDF)
What to do if you are bullied and how to prevent it
+ Adolescent and Young Adolescent Health Center (Community Health Network)
Sexuality, reproductive services
+ Adolescent Sexuality
Talk the Talk Before They Walk the Walk
+ Effective Birth Control for Sexually Active Teens
Educating Your Teen about Birth Control
+ Deciding to Wait
+ Dating Violence
Tips for Parents
Call 317-621-9000
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