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Menstruation can be a confusing and even embarrassing topic for girls and their parents to discuss. But it doesn't have to be. This sheet gives basic facts about periods. It also helps answer common questions a girl might have.

Puberty is the stage of adolescence when your child begins to develop physically into an adult. During puberty, a girl's breasts begin to grow. As the breasts develop, problems like lumps or infections sometimes happen. These problems can be alarming. But they are common and rarely serious.

Learn how to help make your child safe from drug and alcohol use, and what to do if you suspect your child is using.

Here is an immunization schedule for teens based on the latest CDC National Immunization Program recommendations.

Informed consent supports a person's right to make decisions about their own healthcare. It gives them the information needed to understand a specific medical or surgical procedure. They can then decide whether or not to have the procedure. Read on for more details.

Your child is having surgery. Before the surgery, you may need to take your child to the hospital for a pre-op clinical visit. Here is information about what to expect and what to bring to the hospital.

Knowing what to expect can help you and your child feel better about surgery. This sheet gives an overview of what happens on the day of surgery. It also gives suggestions on how to help your child recover afterward.

Help your child get ready for surgery by learning more about the operating room staff and the kind of equipment they might see. Knowing what to expect can help you and your child feel more comfortable about surgery.

Your child is having surgery. This may be a frightening experience for both you and your child. You can help your child by learning more about what happens during surgery. Here are questions you may have for different members of the healthcare team.