Teens, particularly 16-year-old boys, face many challenges in this puberty phase. You can expect them to challenge any person of authority, such as parents and teachers. It’s common for teenagers to drive their parent’s cars and even own one. During this time, critical thinking would have fully developed, but they . . .

For girls, being 14 is synonymous with “strange” experiences. They discover changes in their body and exhibit a significant difference in their frame of mind. As they land in the puberty stage, they can be very emotionally volatile and assert a sense of independence. They are capable of understanding more . . .

Close to becoming a full-fledged teenager, 12-year-old girls are physically active, sociable, and moody! Pre-teen girls experience changes physically as evidenced by a rapid growth spurt and active participation in sports. Cognitively, they can tackle complex academic ideas. Emotionally, they’d want to feel accepted and loved by peers and parents. . . .

Considered to be in their ‘tween period, 11-year-old boys tend to display more independence and cultivate healthy friendships from peers. Puberty is likely to hit anytime soon (or already has!)  at this age. Eleven-year-olds are typically physically active and usually into sports. They also sleep and eat more to compensate . . .

An 11-year-old girl is nearing adolescence. She may exhibit a growth spurt with evident physical changes. She may become more conscious of her physical appearance and weight. Looking beautiful or copying a certain celebrity’s looks isn’t uncommon during this phase. As a ‘tween girl, she will need at least an . . .

Entering the pre-teen stage, 12-year-old boys go through emotional, physical, and social changes. During this time, they grow facial hair and their voice changes. Boys at this age also develop deeper relations with friends. They have high energy levels hence the need to shed off excess energy through physical sports . . .

Upon reaching the age of 9, boys are well on their way to adolescence. They are more independent and able to handle some responsibilities with little supervision. During this phase, boys face multiple challenges that come with the transition. Physically, they become more energetic and interested in spending time outdoors . . .

At 13, boys are officially teenagers. It’s the “in-between” stage where they are both active and emotional. When you speak with a 13-year-old, remember that he is now sensitive to your body language and the tone of your voice. On average, teens spend roughly eight hours on social media so parents . . .

The stage of adolescence occurs between 13 to 19 years old of age. Among girls, in particular, puberty starts to set. A change in her social behavior is also evident, as she spends more time with her peers. At this age, girls have the knowledge and confidence to tackle political . . .