Talking to Your Teens About Sex
... Sexuality is an important part of being human. It involves more than the physical act of intercourse with another person. It affects how we feel about ourselves as males and females, and even affects ...

How to Talk to Your Adolescent Girl About Her Body
... Puberty often begins earlier than parents think. Breast budding in girls--their first sign of puberty--starts at age 10 on average, with some girls starting as early as 8 and others not starting until...

Running Away
... What''s life like on the streets? You think, "It has to be better than life at home." Have you thought about running away? Do you want to run so you can: Get away from emotional or physical ...

What Parents of Teenagers Should Know About Alcohol
... The law  You cannot give alcohol to your children''s friends under 21 years of age under any circumstances, even in your own home, even with their parents'' permission. You cannot knowingly allow...

Social Development During the Teen Years
... Overview Adolescence is the period of developmental transition between childhood and adulthood. It involves changes in personality, as well as in physical, intellectual and social development. During ...

Teens and Suicide
... What are the warning signs of someone who might be considering suicide? Talking about suicide (killing oneself) Always talking or thinking about death Making comments about being hopeless, helpless, o...

Should I Have Sex?
... Sex can be one of the greatest pleasures in life. It also can be one of the worst things that ever happened to you. Good sex has many rewards: love, pleasure, children, and a stable, lasting love rela...