You’ve successfully gotten your child through childhood and handled all the challenges and difficulties that entails. So why look at their transition to adolescence with so much concern? No need to panic! This stage of life is full of changes and new needs that you will be able to handle well too. We’ll guide you on how to help them grow in maturity, independence, and happiness. Come with us step by step and we’ll give you all the information you’ll need.
When children are young, what they want most is to be close to their parents. Yet just a few years later, as teens, they often don’t want to go anywhere with their parents – let alone show affection in public.…
Teen suicide is one of the issues that worries parents the most. No parent can be sure whether their teen has ever considered suicide – no family is exempt. Many teens suffer in silence, unable to find the solution to…
In an ideal world, bullying would always be resolved at school without any need for parental intervention. In practice, however, it’s not always a simple matter to solve, and there are different environmental factors that have a great influence. Regardless…
If kids don’t continue learning during the summer vacation, they can forget many of the things they learned at school. This is known as The Summer Slide and to avoid it, you should keep their minds busy during their break. After…
In the following article, we’ll share some information about group homes for teens with behavior problems, so you can get to know a bit more about this option if you’re considering it. Adolescence can be a very conflictive stage in…
Can parents check their children’s social media activity without or against their consent? In the article below, we’ll help you reflect more on what type of control parents should practice over their children’s internet use. Social media has become a…
During adolescence, youngsters transition from being focused on their family to becoming focused on their friends. This may lead to a problem with adolescent children and lying as they tend to avoid responsibility and exaggerate things. They may also make…
The reasons for adolescents acting out for attention are varied. It depends a lot on their family relationships and their social surroundings. Adolescents acting out for attention is often a sign of communication problems with their parents. Adolescent children might…
We’re living in the midst of the digital era. Today, one of the most frequently asked questions among parents is when their children can start using social media. For newer generations, technology is already part of the way they relate…
When we finish reading the book Wonder, it’s impossible to stop thinking about what we’ve just read and to go over it time and time again in our heads. Reading Wonder is like embarking on a wonderful journey that takes…
Body piercings are very fashionable among teenagers these days. Both girls and boys use them to attract those around them, and even to rebel in some way against their parents. They tend to have them in the most visible parts…
There has never been a more exciting room than this. Sure, you’ve probably heard about escape rooms, but now children can experience them too. There are a lot of good things to come out of this kind of experience, and…
The term meiosis comes from the Greek word for reduction. Along with mitosis, the meiosis process relates to cell production, but unlike mitosis, it creates four haploid cells, instead of a diploid cell. What does this mean and what are…
Adolescence is a time of great changes, all of which are necessary on the road to becoming an adult. In this article we’ll take a close look at group dynamics for adolescents, and how they can help them in their…
The use of stereotypes and prejudices regarding adolescents is very common, which makes it a very dangerous risk factor. Comprehending our society and the context within which we find ourselves can be a difficult and complex task. For this reason,…
Sleep problems in teens are quite common, mostly because teens tend not to sleep as much as they need to in order to ensure their body works properly. Sleep quality influences brain maturation, which goes through a critical stage during…
Going on a job interview can be a daunting experience, especially for inexperienced teens. In the following article, we’ll provide 10 helpful job interview tips for teens. When going to a first job interview, the question that many teenagers ask…
Appendicitis is an infection or inflammation of the appendix that causes severe acute pain. Generally, it affects people between the ages of 10 and 16 years old. You must treat appendicitis in teens very quickly. To do this, doctors take out…
The arrival of summer means that teens have a lot of free time. For some, it’s the perfect time to have their first professional experiences and start to earn their own income. Today, we’ll take a look at some of the…
Seeking popularity is natural among teens, as long as it’s within normal parameters. Socializing becomes fundamental to their lives. Teens need to identify with their social circle, and feel they belong and are accepted. Sometimes we see everything that happens during…
