Approaching puberty: Talking with tweens about body changes

The puberty talk: Parents split on right age to talk about body changes with kids

About half of parents are very confident they can recognize signs of puberty in their child. Among parents of children 7-9 years, 1 in 6 have started seeing signs of puberty in their child. Common challenges are choosing the right age to start talking about puberty and whether to explain sex.

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Parents unsure about bird flu

Less than half of parents think they have accurate information about bird flu

Less than half of parents feel they are able to find accurate information about bird flu. 1 in 3 parents have taken action to protect their family against bird flu. 2 in 5 parents wish the government was doing more to prevent a bird flu outbreak. 1 in 5 parents say the media is making too big a deal about bird flu.

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Teens too young for non-surgical cosmetic procedures?

1 in 6 parents support teens getting non-surgical cosmetic procedures with parental consent

1 in 6 parents think teens should be allowed to get non-surgical cosmetic procedures for any reason if they have parental approval. Half of parents say being bullied about appearance is not a valid reason for teens to get a non-surgical cosmetic procedure. 1 in 14 parents say their teen girl has asked about getting a non-surgical cosmetic procedure.

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Oral hygiene is key to preventing plaque

Over 1/3 of parents say their child has experienced dental problems that reflect oral hygiene habits

Only 3 in 5 parents say their child regularly brushes their teeth twice a day. Parents report that fewer boys than girls brush and floss regularly. 1 in 3 parents have noticed that their child has bad breath.

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