Expert Advice: Teen Issues
Thirteen-Year-Old Is Having Sex with Older Men
A 13-year-old asks what she should do to help her friend, who is having sex with older men. |  | |
Breast Lump on Boy
A mother is concerned that her young son has some swelling or enlargement of the breast tissue... | | Is 14 Too Young to Date?
It's important to set boundaries for young teens, but letting them interact in safe, supervised... |
| Is 13 Too Young to Date?
Very few parents let their 13-year-olds date, but parents can placate their kids with coed... | |
Does Growth Stop with Onset of Menstruation?
A girl's growth slows down once she starts her periods, but it doesn't stop completely. | | Girl Wants to Delay Puberty
The athletic feats that a young female skater can perform are not so easy once she matures. |
Early Breast Development
Find out how to handle it when your eight-year-old's breasts start developing. | | |
Mom Dislikes Daughter's Boyfriend
A mother asks how she can express her fears to her daughter about her boyfriend, without... | | Son Blames Parents for His Problems
A skilled professional therapist/psychologist would never allow or encourage a child to blame... |
Thong Underwear and Young Teen
A mother questions whether it would be inappropriate to allow her 14-year-old to wear thong... | | Six-Year-Old Masturbates in Public
A six-year-old should be able to understand that this activity is performed only in private. |
When Does Menstruation Begin?
The age at which a girl will start to menstruate is quite variable -- find out the normal... | | Should Teen Be Grounded for Lying to Parents?
Grounding, no matter how long, is usually not very effective and is sometimes very hard to... |
Breast Buds
Breast buds are an indication that your daughter is simply in the early stages of puberty. | | The Pressures of Middle School
The move to middle school can be tough, even for the best of students. |
Missed Menses in 15-Year-Old
It can be "normal" for a girl to skip a few months of periods, especially early on. But when is... | | Stepdaughter Is Overly Affectionate
Our expert concurs with a stepmother that her stepdaughter's sexualized activities are... |
Irregular Menstruation in Teens
What should you do when your 14-year-old goes five months without a period?... | | Five-Year-Old Is Sexually Curious
Sexual curiosity of this nature at your daughter's age is a normal part of her development. |
When Should a Girl First See a Gynecologist?
Young women and adolescents should start having gynecologic examinations when they turn 18, or... | | Teen Thinks He's Gay
A mother seeks help in dealing with her feelings and advising her son, after learning that he... |
Child Exposes Himself
A parent wonders if she should be concerned about her son's "perverse nature."... | | Teen Wants to Experiment with Alcohol
Teenagers need good parenting to help them make healthy decisions regarding drinking. |
Son Threatens to Kill Himself
If you feel manipulated, you probably are. Your son may be seeking power and finding that this... | | Daughter Spies on Parents' Lovemaking
A grandparent is upset that his granddaughter is spying on her parents' lovemaking. |
Willful 13-Year-Old
Just because your situation has all the components of healthy parent-teen conflict doesn't mean... | | Boy Has Crush on Stepmother
The primary objective in dealing with this crush is to make certain that this boy is not made... |
Questions About Menarche and Tampons
Our expert addresses some common questions about menstrual flow and tampon use in young teens. | | |
Five-Year-Old Threatens Suicide
Our expert recommends a professional therapist for an angry five-year-old who is threatening... | | Premature Puberty
Girls start to show signs of puberty earlier than in the past, but at what age are they... |
Son Caught Smoking Pot
If you catch your child smoking pot in his room, should you call the police?... | | Gynocomastia
Breast development during puberty occurs in about 70 percent of boys. Get information about... |
Student Has Crush on Teacher
Teachers should not be looking for girlfriends or boyfriends among their students. | | Adolescents and Bras
Find out whether there is a point at which "developing" girls need to start wearing bras. |
Asymmetric Breast Development
Find out at what point asymmetric breast development should be evaluated. | | Dealing with Masturbation
Parents should avoid creating a sense of guilt for a child who masturbates, as it is a... |
When Should a Teen Start Dating?
A teen should not start dating until he or she feels comfortable with it, which can vary from... | | Irregular Menstrual Periods
Many girls have varied periods for up to two years after their first period. There may be... |
| First Gynecological Exam
The purpose of the first gynecological exam is to evaluate the size and shape of the uterus... | |
Seven-Year-Old Asking About Sex
When a seven-year-old starts asking questions about sex, don't rush into telling her... | | Should Teen Be Alone with Boyfriend?
Our expert says that teens should be allowed to socialize in any room of the house, with the... |
What's a Fair Curfew for Teenagers?
An expert advises a parent to give her children the responsibility and trust that being 15 and... | | Handling a Disrespectful Teenager
Many approaches can work with a teen who's out of control, but they all take time -- so you... |
Sexually Active Daughter
What should a mother do, if anything, when her 15-year-old becomes sexually active?... | | Belly Button Piercing
A 13-year-old wants to get a belly button piercing, but you can say "no" to a tween without... |
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