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...schools often take a very active role in educating kids about human development and sexuality but it’s still important that parents take a lead role in the conversation. tweens need to know...

...school. why not get her involved in community service? helping others will increase her sense of empathy and let her know that the outside world is as important as the one at school....

...school, she may be feeling a little lonely and may even feel that she isn’t normal.if her period has begun early then it is likely that she will be taller and have developed breasts before her...

helping your teenager with friendship problems during the teen years, children's friendships become more complicated than they were in the primary school years. teenagers begin to seek greater...

...school and their friends and facing college or work life. it is certainly a challenging and stressful time.parents can help their teens handle stress by working on building their confidence. giving...

...school by now, aside from problems with peers, his stress levels should be relatively even. it's important that your teen knows that he can speak to you about anything that may be causing him...

...school then previous years. they will also have an active social life and lots of energy. they will hate going to bed and won’t want to get up in the morning. parents should try to keep an eye...

...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...