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Adolesence Development: What To Expect

Stanford Children's Health- Teenager

Website: Stanford Children's Health- Teenager (ages 13-18). Understanding what to expect with the many physical, sexual, cognitive, social, and emotional changes can promote healthy development.

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Website: MedlinePlus- Development of children ages 12 through 18 years old should include expected physical and mental milestones.

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Article: From "Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive" by Marc Brackett

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Podcasts: BBC Radio- Teenagers' brains are different; there's surging hormones, changing bodies, and experiments in relationships. There are also added pressures and increased anxiety. Can medical science help?

Talk To Your Teen:

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Article: Excerpted from Sex, Teens & Everything in Between: Necessary Conversations Today's Teenagers Need to Have about Consent, Sexual Harassment, Healthy Relationships, Love, & More .


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Audio & eBook: The only book you need to start a conversation with your kids about sexual harassment, consent, #metoo, and more. (Overdrive)


how to raise an adult

Audio & eBook: Explores the dangers of helicopter parenting, and offers alternative strategies for raising children to be self-sufficient adults. (Overdrive)


The American Academy of Pediatrics:

Article: The American Academy of Pediatrics: defines chronic absenteeism, gives reasons students are absent and practical tips for getting your child to school on time everyday.

TED TALKS

TED Talk: How To Raise Successful Kids - Without Overparenting -Julie Lythcott-Haims

TED Talk: How To Raise Successful Kids - Without Overparenting -Julie Lythcott-Haims

TED Talk: Agile Programing -Bruce Feiler

TED Talk: Agile Programing -Bruce Feiler