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As a professional who has worked with adolescents and families for the past 30 years, I have heard this question a lot. We all worry about our children. When a child is struggling, or her behavior ...

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 ...

If you’re a fan of Anne Hathaway’s 2005 sexually charged drama “Havoc”, you’ll be interested in writer/director Beth Schacter’s “Havoc 2: Normal Adolescent Behavior”, which chronicles the sexual ...

To understand some of the difficulties inherent in promoting safer sexual practices (or even abstinence) among adolescents, it is helpful to become familiar with cognitive and interpersonal factors ...

Wondering if your teenager's mood swings are normal? Learn the signs of typical teen angst, what to watch for, and when to seek help. If your once chatty child now seems moody, distant or quick to ...

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 ...