Puberty and Sex
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TeensChanges During Puberty
The athletic feats that a young female skater can perform are not so easy once she matures.
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TeensChanges During Puberty
Find out at what point asymmetric breast development should be evaluated.
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TeensLGBTQ Teens
Don't be worried about your son's occasional show-and-tell with other boys.
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TeensTeen Dating
Find the words to prevent hurt feelings and ease broken hearts on Valentine's Day.
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TeensChanges During Puberty
Girls start to show signs of puberty earlier than in the past, but at what age are they premature?
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TeensTeen Dating
Our expert urges a parent not to feel at fault for her son's sexual explorations.
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TeensChanges During Puberty
Many girls have varied periods for up to two years after their first period. There may be several months in a row without any period, especially during the first year after menarche.
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TeensChanges During Puberty
Our expert explains what breast buds are in early puberty and how to help girls with breast pain and growth.
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TeensTeen Dating
Use our timeline to chart your child's romantic development.
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TeensChanges During Puberty
Get some advice on how to explain the changes of puberty and menstruation to an 11-year-old girl.
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TeensTeen Dating
A child cannot really mature unless she is allowed to make her own decisions -- even if they conflict with her parents.
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TeensTeen Dating
Whether or not your 17-year-old daughter is "ready" for dating is best determined by your daughter.
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TeensChanges During Puberty
A single dad gets some advice about girls and puberty.
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TeensChanges During Puberty
Our expert addresses some common questions about menstrual flow and tampon use in young teens.
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TeensChanges During Puberty
It's important to have an open dialogue with your daughter and her physician about all aspects of her medical care, particularly as she transitions into adulthood.
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TeensTeen Dating
A mother asks whether she should be concerned about her 11-year-old's sudden interest in girls.
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TeensChanges During Puberty
Even after their first period, girls continue to grow taller, and "regular" menstrual cycles usually do not happen for one to two years more.
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TeensChanges During Puberty
Since gynecomastia is usually mild, we attempt to reassure boys that it's normal and nothing to worry about.
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