Development - Teens

For most of us, a look in the mirror provides a fairly accurate assessment. While it is almost universal to have a trait or two that you find to be less then perfect, for some people, they find ...

If you’ve got a teen then you realise that after the age of 12 communication can rapidly deteriorate from actual words into stares, smirks and sighs. While this might suit your teen just fine, ...

Peer pressure is something many parents worry about, especially as their children reach their teens. The term is used to describe the influence that a group of friends or classmates can have on ...

The teenage years are filled with a variety of difficulties, but gay and lesbian teens often face additional challenges. One of the most universal needs of teenagers is peer acceptance. The idea of ...

Often, the thing that kids want more than anything is to fit in. As parents, we see our children as unique individuals, each with their own special gifts and traits that set them apart from the ...

Children learn using a combination of their senses; they look, touch, taste, smell, and listen to learn about the world around them. When one of these senses is diminished, it can have a profound ...

There are very few teens who can go to school to absorb a subject and master it completely without help. For most teens, schoolwork is a chance to explore subjects, practice new skills and get ...

Headlines such as, "Obese teens face a health time bomb," have graced the pages of UK newspapers over the last few years. With increasing numbers of adults and teens facing growing waistlines, it ...

Many parents shy away from hosting parties for teens because they worry that the party will get out of hand. This article describes ways of planning, hosting, and even ending a party that will bring ...

Though the overwhelming majority of teens are usually good kids, every last one of them is capable of displaying rebellious behaviour on occasion. Rare outbursts can be chalked up to the ...

When children are little, it is easy to make sure that they are living healthfully. As parents, we book them in for doctor's visits, we make sure that they see the dentist regularly, we select and ...

Imagine the sweaty palms, dry mouth and pounding heart that often precedes a big interview or public speaking. Imagine the butterflies in your tummy and the uncontrollable blushes that heat up your ...

Sight conditions such as long or short sightedness are common and children can be affected as well as adults. But when it comes to eyewear, what's best for your child - glasses or contact lenses? ...

Ideally, finding out that you are pregnant is a joyful experience enjoyed by parents who are mature and ready to nurture a growing child. Unfortunately, many first time parents are still in their ...

Teenagers are no longer children but not yet adults. They are in a position, however, of making adult decisions regarding drug use, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and whether or not to ...

Teenage depression is defined as "an illness when the feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair persist and interfere with an adolescent's ability to function." Often, depression in teens goes ...

Teenagers have a lot to deal with. Their friends, schoolwork, parents, and social life can all cause them stress. But ask a teenager about what really bothers them and you may be surprised by the ...

Visual impairments in kids and teens can be anything from vision that requires corrective glasses or contact lenses to partial or full blindness. In between these extremes are any number of "visual ...