Introduction: What's So Special About Young Adolescents?
All in the Family '90s Style: Living with an 11- to 14-Year-Old in the Family
Why are we constantly arguing?
What can I do when my teenager is irritable with me for no reason?
Why don't my own experiences during adolescence help me in dealing with my teen?
Why is this such a stressful time of life for me?
Why does it seem like there's less support for raising teens now than during my parents' generation?
What can I do to get some support as a parent?
How involved should I be in my teen's day-to-day life?
How can I protect our time together as a family?
Why do I sometimes feel sad about my child maturing?
How can I talk to my kids so they'll listen?
Have you noticed that it's hard to find a time when teens really feel like talking?
Does my approach to parenting need to change?
What's the best way to set limits?
What happens when parents disagree?
The Invasion of the Body Snatchers: Physical Changes
What other changes do girls experience during puberty?
Should my daughter know how to do a self-breast exam?
What should I tell my daughter about menstuation?
Should my daughter use pads or tampons?
What changes do boys experience during puberty?
What should I tell my son about erections and wet dreams?
Should I discuss masturbation with my teen?
Why does my son have swollen nipples?
What should my teen do about acne?
What about perspiration and body odor?
Why is my teen having trouble seeing the board?
Why are teens so self-conscious about their appearance?
I'm Raising Dr. Jekyll-Or Is It Mr. Hyde? Emotional Changes
How should I deal with my teen when he's moody?
How can I tell if my teen is depressed?
If my teen is depressed, is there a risk of suicide?
Why do girls have problems in self-esteem when they become teens?
How can I bolster my teen's self-esteem?
Since When Did We Become Dumb and Dumber? Cognitive Changes
How do changes in thinking affect teens' behaviors?
Why is my teen so self-centered?
Why does my teen constantly question and challenge me?
Should I treat teens any differently because of changes in the way they're thinking and acting?
How can I teach my teen to make good decisions?
Stop Treating Me Like a Child! Independence
Can I expect out-and-out rebellion as my teen tries to be more independent?
Is it common for teens to be ambivalent about becoming independent?
How can I support my teen's need for independence without letting him do too much too soon?
Is it normal for young teens to want so much privacy?
Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'N' Roll: Experimenting and Taking Risks
Why is experimentation so important during adolescence?
Why don't teens seem to understand that they can get hurt when they take risks?
How can I encourage safety when my teen is biking?
Is experimenting with sex a normal part of early adolescence?
How do I know if my teen is at risk of having sex at an early age?
What can I do to lessen the chance that my teen will have sex at an early age?
How do I talk to my teen about sex?
What do kids this age need to know about sex?
Why do young teens start smoking?
Aren't drugs and alcohol something to worry about later on, when my kids are older?
How do I know if experimenting with substances has crossed the line into abuse?
What are the warning signs of teen drug or alcohol use?
What can I do to discourage my teen from using substances?
How can I talk to my teen about substance use?
What are some practical guidelines for Internet use?
Couch Potato Meets Big Mac Addict: Nutrition and Physical Activity
Why has food become such an issue for my teenager?
What kinds of foods do teens need for healthy growth?
Why are girls so concerned with being thin?
What kind of exercise should young adolescents do to keep physically fit?
Their Circle of Friends: Peers
Why are friends so important to young teens?
How do teens choose their friends?
How can I influence my teen's choice of friends?
What are the typical ways teens this age socialize?
What do I need to know about peer pressure?
How do I set guidelines for phone use?
Is dating a good idea for teens this age?
What if my teen may be homosexual?
Will the middle grades be a hard adjustment for my teen?
Why doesn't my teen want to talk to me about school?
How can I help my teen be successful in school?
How involved should I be in my teen's schoolwork?
How do after-school activities affect teens' education?.
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