U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Telephone: 202-619-0257
You can submit feedback online to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by visiting http://www.hhs.gov/feedback.html.
Articles by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Teaching Good Attitudes Through Televised Sports
Playing sports can be a great way to teach your children good values, including teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play....
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Help Your Child Build Healthy Relationships
"Play nicely." "Please share with Johnny/Suzie." These phrases or similar versions of them are familiar to many of us....
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How Talk With Your Child About Sensitive Issues
Many adults struggle in communicating with their children. Talking with a child is an even bigger problem when dealing...
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You Never Listen to Me!
Do you recognize this phrase? How familiar are the complaints of "How many times have I told you?" or "I feel like I'm...
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Empathic Communication
Effective communication—the sharing of ideas, opinions, and information—helps you to build bonds with your child....
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Report Says Young Females Follow Unique Substance Abuse Path
Differences between the sexes is an age-old topic. Yet, when it comes to alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use, a new...
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Teens Are Most Comfortable Talking to Mom
"You're so unfair!" "Everyone else's mom said it's okay." "I can't believe you're doing this to me." Sound familiar? If...
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Survey Finds Nearly All Parents Yell at Their Kids But Harsh Words Are Unnecessary
It’s no secret that raising a child can be stressful. Yet, how parents handle it is crucial. Have you ever yelled at...
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Help Your Child Feel Comfortable in Social Situations
Some of our fondest adult memories are about childhood friendships and good times we shared with special friends. We...
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Teachable Media Moments
How many times have you walked into a room just in time to hear an underage TV character make a comment about drinking...
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