Teens

When a 12-year-old begins exploring her sexuality, it's time to put the brakes on.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

This Valentine's Day, share this story with your child to help you talk about rejection and hurt feelings.

Find out how to help teenagers quit smoking.

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.

Parents should avoid creating a sense of guilt for a child who masturbates, as it is a perfectly normal aspect of development.

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

Tell your dad that you would like to prove yourself and learn how to act on a date.

This article explains how to keep up a strong relationship with your child during the college years.

Our expert believes that 11-year-olds are far too young to engage in dating behaviors.

The primary objective in dealing with this crush is to make certain that this boy is not made to feel rejected, abnormal, or perverted.

A parent asks how to help her younger son deal with his brother going off to college.

A father who restricts telephone use is being overprotective. It is normal and appropriate for boys and girls to talk on the phone.

Find ways you can help develop your teen's social skills and encourage friendships.

Gifted children may exhibit talents in a variety of areas and have a voracious appetite for learning. But they also need free time to unwind and to just "hang out."

It's important to maintain some emotional distance in a mother-son relationship. Otherwise, both can get locked into an losing battle for control.