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.
It’s quite common for teenagers to show a bad attitude at times during their adolescent years. This bad behavior will, sooner or later, end up disappearing once this stage is over. However, it’s a difficult time for all concerned and,…
When children ask questions about sex, this shouldn’t be cause for alarm. What’s more, talking to preadolescents about sex before the onset of puberty will help them acquire a healthier vision of sexuality. With that in mind, this article aims to…
Hormonal changes during adolescence alter the path to maturity. During adolescence, teenagers are developing and defining themselves as people. The transition from childhood to adult life is a time of constant personal and emotional development. The World Health Organization defines…
Children’s internet access is one of the areas that most worries parents today. New technology and total access to the world wide web are relatively recent issues. Due to the lack of experience from their own childhood and certain ignorance…
Did you know that the different period blood colors can tell you a lot about what’s going on in your body? The human body is designed in such a perfect way that it can tell you if you’re suffering from…
Energy drinks are currently popular and widely available, but unfortunately, this has led some teenagers to believe they’re completely safe to drink. This fact is worrying to both parents and nutritionists because it can lead to abusing energy drinks. Teens…
Do you know why children shouldn’t go to school without breakfast? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it’s the first charge of fuel that we provide the body when we wake up. What’s more, the quality and…
Premenstrual syndrome refers to a set of physical, psychological and behavioral symptoms that affect 80% of women. It’s also important to know that a more serious form is known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder. This specific condition only affects between 1.3 and 5.3%…
Since around the year 1950, a new social phenomenon has risen: youth subcultures. Dynamic in character, these subcultures develop within the context of today’s culture. Despite their differences, all youth subcultures have something in common. They exist to offer members a…
According to data from the World Health Organization, adolescents (ages 10 to 19) represent approximately one-sixth of the world’s population (1.2 billion people). They all have their very specific needs, and communicating with teenagers is becoming more and more important.…
Our childhood and our relationship with our parents marks our personality for life. Despite believing that they’re doing the right thing, overly restrictive parents can cause their children to become rebellious. Restrictive parents There are different parenting styles that vary…
Many people suffer from annoying noises without knowing where they come from and wonder why their ears are ringing. If this is your case, remember that it’s usually due to everyday noises at work or excessive volume. Continue reading to…
One of the most popular social networks today is Instagram. It’s appealing because its interface is straightforward and also has a mainly visual format. Through it, photos are shared between users from all over the world, at any time and…
Toy Story 4 has been a blockbuster hit since its release. Millions have already taken to theaters around the world to discover the latest adventures of Woody, Buzz and their friends. Twenty-four years have gone by since the release of…
Performing moderate physical activity on a daily basis is a healthy habit. However, when this turns into something of an obsession for the perfect body then it can become a disorder known as “vigorexia” or the “Adonis complex.” The search…
Under the eyes of the law, parents with legal representation and parental authority are in charge of their unemancipated children. Parents have several duties and obligations to their children. They ought to protect them, take care of them, and provide…
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…