Things Teens Ask: “How do I clean my penis?”
In our Things Teens Ask series, experts from The Conversation answers everyday questions, like ‘how do I clean my penis?’ “Growing up, no one ever gave me the rundown on …
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Things Teens Ask: “How do I insert a tampon?”
In our Things Teens Ask series, experts from The Conversation answer kids’ everyday questions, like ‘how do I insert a tampon?’ This article by the amazing Dr Melissa Kang (co-author …
Why teens make such bad decisions (and how to help them make better ones)
From getting beyond drunk at a friend’s party, to some seriously questionable outfit choices, teenagers often do things that seem outlandishly stupid. But we now know why they make such …
The top 5 questions tweens have about puberty
It’s no surprise then that tweens on the brink of puberty have questions. Lots and lots of questions. And these aren’t little questions, either. Nope. Rather, our kids’ questions about …
When to have the first period talk with your tween
If your tween has started being grumpy for no apparent reason, answering back, or crying and doing a lot of extra sleeping, it’s a sign that her hormones have really …
You never get over some stages of parenting
Autumn of 2013. My eldest was nine years old, middle almost eight, youngest just turned six. All three were in primary school. We were allegedly smack-bang in the golden parenting …