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      Birth control and pregnancy

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      Sickle cell disease and problem solving: Identify the problem

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      The first step to problem solving is identifying the problem. This page offers tips to help you recognize when there is a problem and then identify the problem as clearly as possible.

      Kimberly's scoliosis story

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      Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

      Adrian's scoliosis story

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      Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

      Functional MRI before epilepsy surgery

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      Read how a functional MRI helps identify the parts of the brain where epilepsy starts.

      Scoliosis surgery: How did other teens decide?

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      Watch video interviews with teens that have had surgery for their scoliosis. Learn about their reasons for deciding to have scoliosis surgery.

      Managing concerns about a teen's wellbeing

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      Children with chronic health issues may be more likely to be bullied and also have parents that are overprotective. Learn what you can do to deal with these issues.

      Changes in body shape and back movement

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      Scoliosis surgery may result in a drastic change of your spine and posture. Read accounts of what it was like to adjust after having scoliosis surgery.

      Puberty in girls

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      Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in girls and how to talk to your daughter about puberty.

      Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before epilepsy surgery

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      Discover how an MRI helps identify the parts of the brain where epilepsy starts.

      Staying active when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Communicating with your friends about your scoliosis surgery

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      Learn some tips for communicating your needs and coping with your friends' reactions to you having scoliosis surgery.

      Michelle's scoliosis story

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      Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and the first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

      Your emotions: Before scoliosis surgery

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      When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.

      Stress

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      Samantha's scoliosis story

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      Read about what other teenagers with scoliosis went through when they had surgery.

      Your incision scar, numbness, and pain

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      Some teens may experience pain or numbness after scoliosis surgery. Find out how other teens recovering from scoliosis surgery feel about their pain.

      Cancer and your lifestyle

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      Listen to what other teens have to say about the impact of cancer on lifestyle and making healthy choices now and in the future.

      Returning to work after scoliosis surgery

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      You will have to be careful when you go back to work after having scoliosis surgery. Learn some tips for communicating with you employer.

      Magnetoencephalography (MEG) before epilepsy surgery

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      Read how a MEG scan helps identify where seizures start in the brain.

      Managing stress after a transplant

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      Coping with your family and others

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      When a child goes through scoliosis surgery, the whole family is affected in many ways. Suggestions for coping with family during this stressful time.

      Katie's scoliosis story

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      Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

      Transplant: How to get support from your network

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      Learn how to make the most of your network to get the support you need when a child has a long-term illness.

      Talking to your child about illness

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      Learn helpful tips when talking to your child about illness.

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