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Just as we don't expect all babies to sleep through the night or crawl by a certain age, we don't expect all teenagers to follow a strict schedule of puberty. Learn whether girls will always go through puberty before boys from this article.

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Adolescence is a process of physical, cognitive, and social development that starts around the ages of 10 to 13. Learn about the typical timeline for adolescent development from this article.

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Unless a mistake was made in the adoption procedure, you can't get back your child once someone else adopts him or her. Learn about whether you can ever get your child back after adoption from this article.

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One of the changes caused by the hormones that the body produces during puberty is the voice change in boys. Learn when your teen's voice will change in this article.

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You can start looking into colleges in your teenager's junior year of high school, and fill out the FAFSA in January of the senior year. Learn when to start looking into colleges for your teen from this article.

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Adolescents from different backgrounds often face additional challenges as they grow and develop. Learn if adolescent development changes according to culture and upbringing in this article.

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Puberty is a time of many changes for boys and for girls, both physical and emotional. Learn if there are similarities in puberty between males and females in this article.

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Preventable causes of death, mental illnesses and eating disorders are possible health issues for teens. Learn about common adolescent health issues from this article.

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As an adolescent naturally separates from his parents, he develops his own distinct personality and identity. Learn more about personality changes in adolescence from this article.

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A teen's peers help him/her develop independence and identity. Learn about the importance of peers to adolescents in this article.

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As children develop into adolescents, they go through physical, emotional and cognitive changes. Learn more about the physical changes in adolescence from this article.

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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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