During adolescence and teenage years, children face a number of hormonal, emotional and physical changes. Teenage health issues may arise that are different from the problems they faced as young children, and they may also be less willing to share with parents. Some common issues faced by teens: Click here to Read more
Puberty begins approximately between the ages of 10-12 or earlier, but is easier to define it as the time during which the sexual organs of boys and girls mature and reproduction becomes possible. Puberty usually takes 4 years but can also extend up to five or six years. Regardless of the time it takes, having the puberty talk with your child is important. Children are exposed to an onslaught of information and adult content through books, movies, television and from their friends, and trying to protect their childhood or innocence only leads to a delay in the talk. No parent wants to have to discuss puberty problems when the child is faced with their first menstrual period or wet dream and is completely distraught. Click here to Read more
