A lot of the appreciation and acceptance of human variation that was slowly broadening in childhood can begin to narrow come ages 9 - 13 when developmental changes of early adolescence provoke more ...

A new study suggests that growing up in poverty accelerates biological development. For adolescent girls, this early onset of ...

This summer, many parents find themselves caught between excitement and anxiety as they help their college-bound children prepare for the next chapter in their lives. There’s the practical preparation ...

This could mean mapping out a project timeline with your teen, helping them break down big assignments into manageable steps, or encouraging them to get started when they feel overwhelmed. As skills ...

HELSINKI - Adolescents growing up in disadvantaged households follow different pathways into loneliness, shaped by bullying, family conflict, and the structure of their social connections, according ...

Entering the dating world or going through a breakup can increase the likelihood that teenagers will experience suicidal thoughts or actions. A recent study published in the Journal of Adolescence ...

Teen aggression may leave more than emotional scars. It could quietly speed up biological aging and increase health risks by adulthood.