Changes During Puberty

Puberty and personal hygiene for teen girls can be hard to talk about. Our personal hygiene checklist for tween and teen girls will cover what you need.

Stretch marks in teens can cause growing pains and impact self-esteem. Here's how to stop worrying about your stretch marks.

There is a difference between period pain and endometriosis. It's time to re-educate the world on this huge women's health issue.

A period party, or First Moon party, is a celebration of the onset of menstruation. They are a great way to start to break down the stigma surrounding menstruation and instead empower our daughters to be proud of their bodies. This guide will help you determine if you should throw your daughter a period party.

This article will help you understand why girls who develop early have a more difficult adolescence.

Teenagers often get pimples. Learn how to help your teen keep his or her self-confidence up and skin clear.

Read about the stages of a girl's development, once she enters puberty.

Read tips on what to expect from a male going through puberty.

This article discusses the dietary implications of menstruation.

This girl is going through the mood swings that accompany the bodily and hormone changes of puberty.

A 14-year-old wonders if his penis is too small for his age, and if he's developing too slowly. Our expert answers his questions.

Find out what our expert has to say about a nine-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy sharing a bedroom.

It would be ill-advised to "treat" an irregular period with birth control pills, just for convenience. Find out why.

When premature puberty is suspected, it's reasonable to take your child to see her physician.

Most cases of acne can be controlled and cleared up, either by over-the-counter products or prescriptions from a doctor.

A child's desire to touch and explore his body is healthy and normal. To punish him for his curiosity is not productive and may have serious consequences for him later in life.

A peck on the lips or cheek and hugs from you are fine, as long as they do not produce discomfort or inappropriate responses from your son.

Most pre-adolescents experience cattiness, but there are ways to boost their self-esteem.