Teens
Is 13 Too Young to Date?Very few parents let their 13-year-olds date, but parents can placate their kids with coed get-togethers.Teens
Expert Advice: Mother Finds Sexual Notes to DaughterOur expert suggests ways a mother can help a child deal with unwanted sexual overtures.Teens
Teen Thinks He's GayA mother seeks help in dealing with her feelings and advising her son, after learning that he is gay.Teens
Teen Fears That He's a PedophileOne incident does not make a teen a pedophile, but it does indicate the need for a discussion with a skilled, compassionate therapist.Teens
Mood Swings in Sixth-Grade GirlThis girl is going through the mood swings that accompany the bodily and hormone changes of puberty.Teens
Father Won't Let 16-Year-Old DateAttempts to control a 16-year-old by forbidding her from doing natural, healthy things that are part of her growth and development may backfire.Teens
Should 14-Year-Old Talk to Boys on the Phone?Talking on the phone is a privilege, not a right. Whether teens are talking to boys or girls on the phone, the rules should be the same.Teens
Daughter Says Mom Won't Take Her SeriouslyMany parents respond to the appearance of love lives in their teenagers by clicking into fear and the memories of their own teenage romantic experiences.Teens
Daughter Seeing Older BoyA mother is concerned about the relationship between a 17-year-old boy and her 14-year-old eighth-grader.Teens
Teen Considering Having Sex with BoyfriendA 17-year-old fears she may lose her boyfriend, who is leaving for college, unless she has sex with him.Teens
When Should a Teen Start Dating?A teen should not start dating until he or she feels comfortable with it, which can vary from person to person.Teens
Mother Fears Early SexualityWhen a 12-year-old begins exploring her sexuality, it's time to put the brakes on.Teens
I Need Help! Is My Penis Too Small for My Age?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.Teens
Should Sister and Brother Share a Bedroom?Find out what our expert has to say about a nine-year-old girl and a six-year-old boy sharing a bedroom.Teens
The Pill for Irregular Periods?It would be ill-advised to "treat" an irregular period with birth control pills, just for convenience. Find out why.Teens
Premature Puberty?When premature puberty is suspected, it's reasonable to take your child to see her physician.Teens
Dealing with MasturbationParents should avoid creating a sense of guilt for a child who masturbates, as it is a perfectly normal aspect of development.Teens
Treatment for AcneMost cases of acne can be controlled and cleared up, either by over-the-counter products or prescriptions from a doctor.Teens
Fourteen-Year-Old Wants to DateTell your dad that you would like to prove yourself and learn how to act on a date.Teens
Eleven-Year-Old Wants to DateOur expert believes that 11-year-olds are far too young to engage in dating behaviors.
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