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Due to hormonal changes, adolescents tend to be moody, temperamental and emotional. Learn more about emotional changes in adolescence from this article.

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Teens begin to develop different kinds of relationships as they grow. Learn about some social transitions during adolescence in this article.

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Hormonal changes cause the development of secondary sex characteristics and have other effects a well. Learn about the hormonal changes during adolescence from this article.

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Tanner Stages break down the progress of pubertal development. Learn about the stages of puberty for girls in this article.

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Using reverse psychology can be an effective parenting tool when used correctly. Read this article to learn how to use reverse psychology on your kids.

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Growth during puberty takes about two years on the average, but males and females develop at different rates. Learn what the male vs. female adolescent growth rates are in this article.

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Teens begin to develop a sense of morality during adolescence. Learn about the moral development stage of adolescence in this article.

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Adolescence is the transitional period before adulthood that starts along with puberty. Find out when adolescence ends in this article.

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Teens are growing in all directions during puberty. Learn about the physical growth stage of adolescence in this article.

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Writing notes, building up the relationship, and knowing what's worth letting go of can make parenting teens easier. Learn how to get teens to listen from this article.

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Bullying is a continuous and relentless form of verbal or physical violence directed toward the weak and insecure. Learn about some of the effects of bullying on teens in this article.

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Teenagers should be responsible for their homework, their own room, and for cleaning up after their projects. Learn about common teenage responsibilities from this article.

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You want to fold a handkerchief for a suit pocket, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to fold a handkerchief for a suit pocket in this article.

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What father doesn't want to teach his kid how to hit a softball out of the "stadium"? Read this article to learn how to teach your kids how to hit a softball.

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When you tie a double Windsor knot you will create a large, symmetrical triangular-shaped knot. Learn how to tie a double Windsor knot in this article.

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Teens often has sleep difficulties. Learn what to do if your teen can't sleep in this article.

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Make the punishment fit the crime and don't be excessive. Find out what a good punishment is for teens from this article.

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Teenage promiscuity is a risky behavior that parents need to address. Learn what to do if your teenager is promiscuous in this article.

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Families may have financial problems to deal with, and parents may want to share these issues with their teens. Learn how you can talk to your teen about your financial issues in this article.

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The teen years are marked by stressful changes that can affect teens socially and academically. Learn how to help your teen academically in this article.

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You can see what your teen does online either by stealth or upfront. Learn how to monitor what your teen is doing on the computer in this article.

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Usually, teenagers babysit for others and don't need a babysitter, but there are exceptions. Learn whether your teen needs a babysitter from this article.

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Just let the baby cry. Rub some whiskey on his aching gums. Don't ever scold a child. We've all heard some parenting advice that gives us pause. How much of it is hokey -- and how much is downright horrific?

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You did your homework before you picked your particular daycare center and so far, everything seems good. But what goes on behind the scenes after you drop your child off? What does your daycare provider not want you to know?

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To borrow a well-turned phrase, it's not easy being teen. That's why we turn to the silver screen for a glimpse into the emotionally fraught lives of teenagers. Actors make it seem so gritty, glamorous and understandable in these 10 beloved movies.

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