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 is puberty? -- 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 -- Why is my teen so moody? -- 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 p hysically 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? -- Monday-Again? School -- 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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