Parents frequently ask me whether their teen’s behavior is “normal,” or whether they need to be concerned. I have come to realize these are two very different questions. We are far better served to ...

How can parents distinguish between typical teenage behavior and signs of more serious mental health issues? Jessica Holzbauer, LCSW, shares her insights on recognizing normal developmental changes, ...

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"It is a challenge for parents at times. It's almost like the terrible two's coming back in to the adolescents," said Dr. Kalpana Polu, the chief of child and adolescent services at Butler Hospital.

As children enter adolescence, peers become a dominant force in their lives. With adult supervision waning, teens look to agemates for guidance on how to act, think and fit in. But who matters most ...

A study assessing adolescents' self-reported sleep behavior and social factors unearthed a relationship between individual popularity and their sleep patterns. Adolescent sleep behavior can be better ...

Assessment of risky sexual behavior is somewhat challenging, particularly when adolescents are involved. Measurement of behavior usually relies on verbal reports, which can suffer from a number of ...