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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.

Why Are Viral Challenges So Attractive to Young People?
Teen behaviorWhy Are Viral Challenges So Attractive to Young People?

Viral challenges are becoming more and more famous among young people and can end in serious consequences. These challenges make…

Children Ages 12 to 14: Changes and Evolution
Understanding your teenChildren Ages 12 to 14: Changes and Evolution

We all have basic notions about what adolescence is and the changes it entails; however, it's a long stage that…

How to Prevent Juvenile Alopecia
HealthHow to Prevent Juvenile Alopecia

Hair loss used to be viewed as a problem exclusive to older people. However, today it's increasingly experienced at younger…

Adolescent Sleep Phase Delay Syndrome
HealthAdolescent Sleep Phase Delay Syndrome

Adolescents have a reputation for being lazy, night owls, and sleepyheads. And surely, many parents will affirm that this reputation…

Hair Loss in Adolescence: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
HealthHair Loss in Adolescence: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Hair loss is usually experienced in adolescence quite frequently. However, most people start to notice it during adulthood, and that…

Turning Red, a Film About Expectations for Children and Adults
FIlms and seriesTurning Red, a Film About Expectations for Children and Adults

In March of this year, the new Pixar® audiovisual production was released worldwide and has already managed to captivate children…

The Search for Identity in Adolescence
Understanding your teenThe Search for Identity in Adolescence

Adolescence is characterized by being a period reserved for reflection on oneself. Teenagers wonder who they are and what they…

The Habit of Reading in Adolescence
BooksThe Habit of Reading in Adolescence

For many young people, reading is synonymous with working, an obligation, a burden. Although adolescence is a difficult time for…

My Teenager Wants to Watch Euphoria: What Should I Do?
FIlms and seriesMy Teenager Wants to Watch Euphoria: What Should I Do?

If you have a teenager at home, you're probably aware of the existence of Euphoria, one of the most controversial…

Happy Slapping: What Is It and Why Is It So Cruel
Teen behaviorHappy Slapping: What Is It and Why Is It So Cruel

If you've ever heard about happy slapping but don't know what it is and why it's so cruel, you're going…

The Present: A Touching Short Film
FIlms and seriesThe Present: A Touching Short Film

The Present is an animated short film that tells the story of a boy who plays video games. Sounds very…

5 Movies About Bullying That Everyone Should See
Responsabilities and values5 Movies About Bullying That Everyone Should See

Nowadays bullying is, unfortunately, becoming a phenomenon that happens frequently. Many times, we're not aware of the extent of this problem&helli...

How to Help Your Teenager Overcome an Existential Crisis
Your teen's emotionsHow to Help Your Teenager Overcome an Existential Crisis

Does your child feel listless, anxious, or disoriented? Do they ask questions about life and death, who they are, or…

My Daughter Is Too Young to Have Her First Boyfriend
Teen behaviorMy Daughter Is Too Young to Have Her First Boyfriend

We've all heard the phrase "small kids = small problems; big kids = big problems". This is true when time…

The Importance of Personal Image for Teenagers
Understanding your teenThe Importance of Personal Image for Teenagers

Our personal image is our calling card, the most important way we have to present ourselves to the world and…

5 Tips to Prevent Eating Disorders in Adolescents
Eating disorders5 Tips to Prevent Eating Disorders in Adolescents

Adolescence is a critical stage in the development of eating disorders (ED). Social pressure, low self-esteem, the need to fit…

5 Things a Teenager Needs to Know
Parenting5 Things a Teenager Needs to Know

Do you know if your teenager has all the right information to lead a healthy life? Here are 5 things…

What to Do if Your Child Runs Away From Home
Teen behaviorWhat to Do if Your Child Runs Away From Home

The worst nightmare that can happen to a parent is if their child runs away from home. When that happens,…

Talking About Sexual Orientation With Adolescents
Understanding your teenTalking About Sexual Orientation With Adolescents

Sexual orientation is an aspect that causes many doubts among young people. There are occasions in which adolescents haven't completely…

6 Keys to Living with a Teenage Child
Relating to their surroundings6 Keys to Living with a Teenage Child

It's no secret that adolescence is a complicated time. Living with a teenage child can generate a lot of instability…

The Importance of Trust Between You and Your Teen
Understanding your teenThe Importance of Trust Between You and Your Teen

Trust between you and your teen is important because it's the basis for a good relationship between you both. If…