Starting middle school brings big changes—new schools, heavier workloads, shifting friendships. These changes are easy for parents to see. But alongside them, something less visible may be happening: ...

The journey of parenting can be filled with unique challenges, especially when it comes to managing health concerns like precocious puberty. A recent cross-sectional survey has shed light on the ...

Parenting rarely comes with a neat script, but the teenage years can make the plot especially unpredictable. Kristen Bell is ...

The actress and her husband Dax Shepard are parents to daughters Lincoln, 13, and Delta, 11 ...

When my oldest child turned 11, I figured it was time to talk birds and bees and bodily changes, and purchased a couple of books that friends had recommended. When I tried to read the books with her, ...

Children of any age will try to push the limits now and then. While your preteen’s moods and emotions are high, it’s important to set clear boundaries for expected behavior. “You will need to stay ...

Few parenting topics make even the most confident adults shift in their seats like sex. Many of us were raised with silence, vague euphemisms, or one awkward “talk” that left more confusion than ...

If you’re parenting a tween or teen, you may already know one thing: Puberty can be awkward … for everyone. The mood swings. The slammed doors. The sudden realization that your child apparently no ...

Children entering puberty may be experiencing more anxiety than their parents realize, according to a new study. As children enter puberty, hormonal changes reshape how their brains work. These ...