04/29/2026
**Attention Parents of Teens!**
As your child approaches adulthood, it’s time to equip them with essential healthcare skills and tools before they head off to college, work, or their own place! 🏡✨
Here's where you can start:
- Read our full age-by-age guide to building health independence!
https://ow.ly/UccS50YRL7o
- Create a shared health binder or digital file with key records and medication lists.
- Quiz them on their personal and family medical history.
- Practice making phone calls to schedule appointments.
- Review an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) insurance statement together.
- Role-play asking questions during appointments to boost their confidence!
Let’s empower our young adults to take charge of their health! 💪❤️
Help your child take charge of their own health. COPC's age-by-age guide for parents shows how to build healthcare independence and prepare kids for adult primary care in Central Ohio.