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...school, he will be making more and more of his own food choices. breakfast can be particularly tricky, as many teens don’t get up early enough to have time to eat before going to school. here...

...school, are getting all the exercise they need. experts recommend that teenagers should get 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise most days. finding a sport your child likes and is happy to...

...school and starting college. this is a time of apprehension and excitement.from here on in, teens are on their own more and more. teens of this age tend to be more understanding of others and are more...

...school, getting exam results and going out into the big world. right now the future seems like an exciting adventure. teens will talk about when they go to college and look forward to living away from...

...school stresses or peer problems can result in some extreme mood swings. be comforted by the fact that this behaviour is actually normal! however, it’s always wise to make sure there is nothing...

...school troubled relationships increased rates of substance abuse risky sexual behaviour increased bouts of physical illness suicide attempts and completions. what causes teen depression? there many...

talking to your son or daughter about sex before secondary school regardless of whether they are sexually active, children need help making responsible choices about sex. talking about sex...

...school canteen. if you wait for others-friends, school staff, or another adult-to address sex, you do your child a dis-service. be aware that children have easy access to the internet where sexual or...

...school to how serious to be about schoolwork.parents can still play an important role during this time by helping children to make good choices when they are being influenced by peers. is peer...

teen discipline a parent’s job is never done. bad behaviour doesn’t end when your child graduates from potty training or even from primary school. in fact, the teen years can bring some of...

...school. it is roughly during this time that there becomes more of a focus on appearance. secondary school can be a tough time for many tweens because of all the mixed messages children have to...

...school, relationships or substance abuse. they are more likely to ask questions about sensitive issues which will give the doctor a chance to offer guidance about potential future issues....

...school. boys can also suffer from eating disorders though any such issues are often overlooked. if you think that your teen could be suffering from low self-esteem or having issues with their...

...school to provide her with opportunities to exercise; she also needs opportunities for exercise at home. help make better food choices if you notice your child is gaining weight, it's tempting to...

...school, the website manager/moderator or if needed, the guards. make sure they understand they should never respond to any abusive messages or calls as this is exactly what the bully wants. discuss...

...school, homework, changing relationships, peer pressure and puberty. tweens are also changing physically at a rapid rate; their bodies are growing, hormones are changing and their brains are...

...school, homework, changing relationships, peer pressure and puberty. tweens are also changing physically at a rapid rate; their bodies are growing, hormones are changing and their brains are...

...school and in social situations. they also experience confusion and anxiety over puberty which explains the mood swings. hormone changes caused by menstruation are one of the major causes of mood...

...school. this focus will also allow tweens to perform repetitive skills such as kicking a ball while running without paying too much attention to the task. thinking happens faster your tween is now...

...school, having respect for others and avoiding drug use, smoking and drinking, etc. how successfully your child handles peer pressure depends a great deal on self-esteem and how she values herself...