8 Ways Teens Can Learn to Take Care of Their Own Health

From the minute we become parents, we are fierce protectors of our children’s health and well-being. Over the years we teach them such life-long positive behaviors as washing hands, healthy eating, wearing seat belts and safe driving. Our goal is to raise responsible, independent individuals who make good decisions, take care of themselves and navigate their own healthcare.

But when do we really teach them to handle their own healthcare? We schedule the doctor visits and, until they don’t wa...