Sometimes we think ‘if it feels scary, it must be unsafe’. But feeling nervous or excited is often part of the experience.
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Women’s changing libido has been treated as biological fact — the product of evolution or hormonal destiny. But differences in sexual experience early on can have a real and lasting impact.
Strength training can help women feel capable and stay healthy throughout their lives.
Boys want to change the narrative, and education is vital in helping them.
Teenagers often love chocolate bars and hot chips. A paediatric nutritionist explains how we can help them make healthier choices.
Pressure is mounting for teachers now expected to cover incel culture during their classes.
The ‘vile’ side of humanity William Golding saw in World War II haunts his famous novel. He later came to dislike the book, dismissing it as ‘boring’ and ‘crude’.
Seemingly meaningless adolescent slang isn’t “brain rot,” it’s linguistically normal, developmentally appropriate and a way of belonging.
The youngest chimpanzees are the biggest risk-takers. Would humans show the same pattern if adults weren’t keeping such a close watch on little kids?
The goal is to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
Teenagers may seem clumsy, but some simple exercises can help their development.
The show is a missed opportunity to to sympathetically explore girlhood in the digital age.
It isn’t just social isolation that’s a risk factor for self harm.
A recent report found about three in four US teens have used AI companion apps – many of which have little to no safeguards from harmful content.
It’s never too early – or late – to protect your brain. Research shows dementia prevention could begin as early as childhood.
Instead of promoting diversity, many social networks and other popular digital platforms function as machines for the production and circulation of hate.
Growing up is a gradual process, and the timing isn’t the same for everyone. But you will be tried as an adult if you are over 18 and accused of committing a crime.
Young people are already very familiar with and dealing with the mundane reality of misogyny in their everyday lives.
Young people are viewing harmful content unintentionally, according to new research from the Classification Office. But parents need to resist simply taking away devices.
Neoliberalism encourages us to see ourselves as isolated individuals, responsible for our own success or failure.
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