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Category: teen
Bullying
Bullying can have lasting and concerning effects on a child’s mental health and academic success. But there are steps you can take to prevent bullying.
Teen Sleep
There is a biological reason why your teen can’t fall asleep and has a hard time getting up in the morning. Learn how sleep changes in the teen years and how to help your teen get enough sleep.
Preparing for School Success
Help prepare your child for a successful school year with 5 simple steps.
Popularity
What determines which kids climb the ladder of popularity?
Teen Growth Spurt
At peak velocity, teens grow between 3.5 and 4 inches a year. That’s a lot of new pants.
Forming Ideas About Gender and Gender Roles
Once kids start school, there are big changes in how they understand gender – both their own, and other people’s gender.
Success and Failure
Changing how you talk to your kids about success and failure can literally change their whole perspective on life. Parents can develop a growth mindset in their kids with these simple steps.
Mean Girls (and Boys)
Relationship drama is a universal part of the American friendship experience. Learn how relational aggression affects your child.
Puberty
Whether you are delighted about it or terrified of it, puberty is going to invade your home. By knowing what is happening, you can better prepare your child. Knowledge is power when it comes to helping your whole family adjust to the changes of puberty.