By: Alice Ken | 2012-03-26 | Teenagers This group is requested by Homeward Bound, Inc. this is an adolescent rescue organization in Dallas, Texas. It offers drug and alcohol detoxification treatment and comprehensive resident and counseling programs for adolescents. It also offers social service support and education for those affected by alcohol abuse. The mission of the organization is to promote positive behavioral change. read more
By: sandrad77 | 2010-12-06 | Arts & Entertainment Gynecomastia is the umbrella term used to describe the circumstance by which men develop enlarged breasts or ‘man boobs’ read more
By: Stewart Wrighter | 2011-04-17 | Business This article discusses changing the devices that control the voltage of fluorescent lights. These devices must be changed by someone who has experience and safety precautions should be taken. read more
By: Peter Jenny | 2012-03-22 | Electronics The international campaign to end the reign of the incandescent light bulb is well under way. This September the 60 Watt filament bulb was finally taken out of production and in a few years time it is hoped that the wasteful bulbs will be gone altogether. That is why it is a good idea to start looking for a suitable alternative today! read more
By: Nadi Paranamana | 2010-04-02 | Psychology There was a time when adolescents were not given the place in society they deserved. The life path unfolded for individuals as childhood which led straight to adulthood. There was no place in between or no significance given to this important phase in life. read more
By: Mel Paterson | 2010-03-31 | Skin care Most people know that stretch marks are a common cosmetic problem encountered usually by pregnant women and body builders, due to the rapid change in body shape that are associated with both these body changing situations. However, stretch marks are also something that is commonly encountered during puberty by both boys and girls, and they can cause a lot of anguish and poor body image. Due to the influx of hormones during this phase of life, and also because kids these days are growing up in a society that places a huge amount of value and worth on beauty, these nasty little marks can be a huge problem for both teenagers and their parents. read more
By: Trevor Wilson | 2010-10-18 | Parenting Could all the raging hormones and bad attitudes of adolescence just be a myth. I don't think so and if you have had teens or have them I doubt you think it's a myth. However it is possible that adolescence as we know it didn't exist a few hundred years ago? read more
By: Lyman Bass | 2010-04-01 | Mental health Adolescent anger management is a necessary step for some teens who have failed to understand the effects of their ire on family members and on members of society. Many teachers in today's public school system in America are quick to acknowledge that many junior high and high school students are carrying anger issues in unparalleled ways. read more
By: Noureen Tanveer | 2012-04-24 | Addictions It is no secret that young people across America to try alcohol on a daily basis. The statistics say it is common that young people have experimented with drugs and / or alcohol during the school year in high school. This is an alarming change even twenty years ago. Each year the children have discovered drugs and alcohol in the past than the generation before them. read more
By: Lyman Bass | 2010-04-01 | Mental health Adolescent girl depression is quite common among the teen years for many females. Although these girls seem to be more common than in boys according to statistics, it may only be the case because girls tend to seek out help more frequently than do boys. Boys who experience this disorder more likely act out through symptoms of anger, antisocial behavior or aligning with a negative peer group. In order to determine whether or not depression is at the root of certain symptoms for both females and males, securing the help of a professional may be wise. There are also many online sources such as a depression quiz for teens that can provide general direction in determining the likelihood of this disorder. read more
By: Mahajan | 2010-10-20 | Parenting In todays throat cut competition and high pressure world many of the teenagers and young adults are living stressed and anxious life style. There may be various numbers of circumstances and issues affecting our daily lives. Gone are the days when children and parents used to sit on dinning table to have lunch and dinner or spend time with each other. Now teenagers have their own modern life style. They don't want any type of interference in that. read more
By: Xavier Santana | 2012-11-30 | Science Living things are made up of basic components. Matter is made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. All structural compositions of living things are made up of these four elements. Substances made out of several combinations of these elements are called carbohydrates, proteins, fats and proteins. read more
By: Ernie Hicks | 2010-12-09 | Mental health Mental health is how people suppose, feel, and act as they face life's situations. It affects how folks handle stress, relate to 1 another, and make decisions. Mental health influences the ways that people look at themselves, their lives, and others in their lives. Like physical health, mental health is vital at each stage of life. read more
By: tindson | 2010-10-25 | Wellness Teenage is a time of transition, physically, socially, and emotionally. The adolescent brain is within transition also. Although essential structural and functional alterations happen in the brain from childhood to adulthood , during adolescence such changes are tremendous. read more
By: Marylyan Hayes | 2012-01-08 | Parenting Adolescent brain is vulnerable to addiction, or repeating any pleasant event / activity, which releases dopamine, the brain than adults. Thus, a wise father that knows and understands that the likelihood of adolescent experimentation. read more