Puberty and Sex

Is a female doctor a better choice for a girl, once she begins menstruating?

A mother is concerned about her daughter's severe acne and asks what treatment is best.

The age at which a girl will start to menstruate is quite variable -- find out the normal range.

Is it normal for a nine-year-old to have body odor?

What should a mother do, if anything, when her 15-year-old becomes sexually active?

A mother asks what she can do to help her pregnant 18-year-old daughter, who is embroiled in a bad relationship.

A mother asks whether she should be concerned about her 11-year-old's sudden interest in girls.

Even after their first period, girls continue to grow taller, and "regular" menstrual cycles usually do not happen for one to two years more.

Since gynecomastia is usually mild, we attempt to reassure boys that it's normal and nothing to worry about.

Parents wonder what to do about their 15-year-old son, who has been reading pornography and exploring adult websites.

Our expert asserts that there is no specific chronological age at which kids suddenly are old enough to date unsupervised.

Sex is probably the last thing your 13-year-old son wants to talk about with his parents!

Our expert provides some sobering advice to the mother of a 14-year-old with serious emotional problems.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Guide your child through the tricky time of puberty.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

This article explores the debate about the proper content for sexual education.

A family therapist gets you ready for your kids' tough questions.