Articles related to "Adolescence"



Breasts and Self-Image: Adolescence
How American society's cultural obsession with breasts shapes the adolescent girl's self-image
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Breast Development and Anatomy
summary of the development and anatomy of the human breast
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Hands-On vs. Hands-Off Support
It can be tricky knowing how to support a young person as they develop. Start with asking how they would like you to help.
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Is The World is Coming to an End Soon?
I wonder if schizophrenia didn't have a profound infulence on my thinking long before I was obviously psychotic. Is the world going to end in environmental catastrophe caused by overpopulation or are things "getting better all the time", like the Beatles said.
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Oates's "Man Crazy"
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Yoga and Children, Part Three
How yoga can help the adolescent girl through the changes her body is going through.
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Hey, Hey It's Esther Blueburger
Terrific acting by Danielle Catanzariti, Keisha Castle-Hughes and Toni Collette counters a shaky script in this quirky Australian underdog tale
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Peer Relationships: Middle School
Peer relationships in middle school frustrate parents and adolescents. Explore three common characteristics and four ways to learn more about your child.
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STEPPARENTS AND TEENAGERS: PART ONE
Usually it is easier for younger children than it is for older ones to adjust to a stepparent joining the family. There are a number of ways to ease the situation and to keep open the lines of communication with the older children.
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The Effects of Popularity
Whether someone is popular, or believes himself to be popular, has an effect on success in school and life.
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Teens and Adolescents with Eating Disorders
In the past few years, there has been an alarming rise in the number of teenagers and young people who are developing eating disorders.
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The Psychological Basis of Anorexia Nervosa, Part I
Psychological insight into how and why anorexia nervosa develops.
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Book Review - "Bringing Up Ziggy"
An enlightening journey into the lives of a special wonam, her family and a capuchin monkey named Ziggy.
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Carver Returns To Toronto Stage
Brent Carver has had a long and successful career, with few stumbling blocks. That is, until he created the role of Gandalf in The Lord Of The Rings.
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Myoclonic Seizures
This article covers myoclonic seizure disorder. It's characteristics and treatment.
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Telementoring
Telementoring offers a realistic solution to the isolation of distance learning, with all the freedom and flexibility of e-communication.
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The Greenwood Institute
In 1993, Leicester gained a promising new research institute into child psychiatric care. Read about the Greenwood Institute's long term and short term research projects, dedicated to children of all ages.
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What is Personality?
Our personality is who we truly are, that which makes us unique, our vertiable charcater, traits, qualities, and shortcomings.
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Roberts Life with Epilepsy
This is the story of Robert White, written in his own words. He shares his trials and ways of overcoming his seizure disorder.
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Ambrose Bierce: Bitter Genius
The life, times and works of this brilliant 19th century writer whose death remains an unsolved mystery to this very day
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Are You an Entrepreneur?
Thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, but unsure if you've got the right skills or mindset?
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Breast Cancer and Diet Review
During the month of October, everything goes pink and breast health is the topic of discussion. There is a lot of fact and fiction dealing with preventing breast cancer
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Eating Disorder Risk Factors
Lists of risk factors vary by source. A study published by the American Psychological Association reviewed more than 300 articles assessing various risk factors.
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Living a full life with depression
The American Medical Association says that now almost half of the population has a chronic illness
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Positive Peer Pressure
Youth workers and programs can utilize peer support in promoting positive youth development. Peer supporting is a two-way stream in learning and empowerment.
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The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing by Melissa Bank
A review of the novel, "The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing," followed by the best places online to purchase the book.
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The Seeds of Detective Fiction
Where did detective fiction come from -- specifically Sherlock Holmes? How did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle discover him? What did Mr. Doyle think of his creation?
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Women and Friendship
Women thrive both emotionally and physically from close friendships with other women. These bonds are important for female wellbeing and livelihood.
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Youth Mentoring Proves Successful
Teens give youth mentoring to tweens and mothers on issues like positive body image, self esteem help and personal empowerment.
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A PERSONALITY PROFILE OF TYPICAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSERS
A personality profile of the typical child sexual abuser. I quick glance at where a profile begins by the use of statistics and typical personality characteristics.
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A Universal Responsibility
A discussion of the Columbine High School shooting in Colorado and the responsibility of parents.
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A Wife Faces Suicide, Infidelity

ADD causes still unknown
Researchers continue to look for causes of ADD-AD/HD, a disorder that affects at least 14 million Americans. Adults -- especially women -- often go undiagnosed and untreated. What are the symptoms, and what can be done to help?
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Ataxia in the Cajun Gene Pool
Ataxia is a hereditary "shark" in the gene pool of the Cajun population.
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Britney Haters Rule the Blogs
What is the semi-universal fascination with hating Britney Spears?
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Children with Graves' Disease
This article describes the disease course in children with Graves' disease and explains how certain factors influence early remission using ATDS.
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Classic Authors: Edith Wharton
A brief biography of Edith Wharton
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CyberBullying Can Kill
Cyberbullying is not a minor silly teenage problem. Some kids become so upset from the bullying that they kill themselves over it.
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Diagnosing Disorders
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) describes 12 ideal "prototypes" of personality disorders. It provides lists of seven to nine personality traits per each disor
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Does Your Tween Dress Her Age?
Girls are often influenced to dress older than their age. Here are some tips for parents to help their daughters develop trendy, yet age appropriate style.
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Does Your Tween Want Independence?
As children get prepare to enter the teenage years, they are asking to stay home alone or to go out without adult supervision. How do you know if your child is ready?
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Eating Disorders
New statistics find older women suffering from Anorexia and Bulimia - diseases thought to be found only in adolescents.
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Girls' Relational Aggression
This article examines girls' experiences as predators in their deliberate intent to harm another girl's reputation through gossip, rumors, and name-calling. It also discu
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Helping Your Daughter Survive Middle School
Parents may feel helpless when their daughter has trouble with friends in middle school. Here are some things that can help.
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Hit 40 and Smile!
People seem to fear the age of 40. It is often seen as a pinnacle and that life begins a downward spiral thereafter. Well, fear not; life is only just beginning!
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How to Overcome Speech Anxiety
Public speaking can be a student's greatest fear. There are six techniques you can adopt in your classroom to help students cope with anxiety.
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Just Caws
Crows -- large, black, and maligned, they're one of the most amusing birds around our cities and farms.
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LANDAU KLEFFNER
Information about Landau Kleffner Syndrome
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Mary Pickford Biography
Short biography of the actress once known as America's Sweetheart. Along with Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks, Pickford was a co-founder of United Artists Studio.
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