Teenagers know how to manipulate their parents to get their work done. Health experts believe children learn to manipulate even before they start learning to talk or walk. From that very moment, they come up with numerous ways to attract an audience around them, especially their parents. But why do children use manipulation as their […]

Puberty is marked by crucial changes that a child’s body undergoes as a part of the transformation into adulthood. Sweating and body odors are some of the apparent symptoms during this transformation. As a parent, it is your responsibility to make them aware of these changes in advance and support them as they undergo these […]

Being a parent is not easy. It requires a high level of maturity, patience and a sense of responsibility to raise a kid into a good human being. And to do this, every parent adopts a different parenting style. Some go the strict way, or what is known as autocratic parenting, while some choose the […]

For some parents, the word “teenager” is synonymous with “caution.” As a parent, you’ve lived through late-night feedings and temper tantrums. Now that your child is entering adolescence, their needs are changing. What early adolescence milestones should you prepare for, and how can you help your teens thrive through them? Teen Mental Health Issues – Is […]

Trudging between childhood and adulthood – that’s what teens are going through. With all the changes they’ve been experiencing, it’s natural for them to get emotionally stressed. This makes it all the more important for parents to intervene when cyberbullying happens.  If you find yourself thinking: my child is being cyberbullied, here’s what you can […]

Teens do not only go through behavioral changes; they also experience physical issues such as skin breakouts. Here are some expert-approved tips to manage and prevent teenage acne. What Causes Acne: Factors That Aggravate The Skin Condition First, what is acne? Before we list down teenage acne treatments that work, let’s first define acne. Acne is a skin condition […]

Circumcision (Tuli) is a common procedure that most Filipino boys go through in adolescence. What do you need to know about teenage circumcision surgery? Circumcision, an overview Circumcision is a surgery that removes the foreskin or the skin surrounding the head of the penis. In other countries, such as the United States, parents choose to have their sons […]

Most girls have their first menstruation (menarche) at 12, but some experience it earlier or later. What things should you discuss before or once your daughter’s first period starts? The “best time” to talk about periods Pre-teen girls are usually shy, so finding the best time to talk about menstruation is tricky. As a parent, the goal […]

Being a teenager is not an easy time. At their age, teens go through a lot of changes in their life, both physical and mental. Dealing with all of these changes can feel overwhelming, and it’s not uncommon for teen mental health issues to happen as a result. Read on to learn more about what these […]