Adolescence and Peer Pressure
Here you'll find a good description of the importance of peers and suggestions on guiding teens to make positive choices. Published by Cooperative Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Adolescent: The Last Step Before Becoming An Adult
This is a two-paragraph description of the issues adolescents are dealing with as they make the transition from child to adult. © Child Development Institute.

Communication Barriers
This article outlines communication behaviors that can prevent effective communication.  © ParentsPlace.com.

Dealing Effectively With Moody Teenagers
Many teenage girls become moody and introspective at about 15. This article discusses the reasons, how you can help, and what to be concerned about during this time. © ParentsPlace.com.

Delayed Puberty in Boys
When a boy develops late, he can experience significant anxiety and embarrassment. This brief article suggests how you can help reassure him. © ParentsPlace.com.

14 Tips
Here are some good tips to foster a good relationship with your teenager. © ParentsPlace.com.

Helping Young Adolescents Cope with Stress
This article discusses what causes stress for adolescents and how to help them cope. From the National Network for Child Care.

How Much Sleep Does an Adolescent Need?
Many teens seem chronically sleepy and have unusual sleep patterns. This article provides a thorough and helpful answer to the question of how much sleep an adolescent really needs. © DrGreene.com

The Importance of Achievement (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This Gateway Newsletter explains why achievement is so important and how to help teens do well in school. It also offers suggestions on how to guide teens through the beginning of career exploration and planning. From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 

Mapping Your Future
A great site introducing teens and their parents to career exploration and planning. © Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.

Normal Adolescent Development - Middle School and Early High School Years   
This article outlines the normal feelings and behaviors of children at this stage of development. © American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

Normal Adolescent Development - Late High School Years and Beyond
A description of the normal feelings and behaviors of children at this stage of development is provided. © American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

Parenting: Preparing for Adolescence
Starting early is the best way for parents to prepare for adolescence. Solid groundwork laid before the onset of adolescence can go a long way to make the experience less stressful for everyone.  © American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

Raising Children to Resist Violence
This site provides information about what you can do to protect your child from acting out with violence. © American Academy of Pediatrics, American Psychological Association.

Rocky Parent-Teen Relationships (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This Gateway Newsletter looks at issues that can cause strained relationships between parents and teens. It also suggests what you can do to improve the situation. From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Setting Limits For Your Teens
Teens need clear and consistent limits. This article contains ideas to consider when setting them. © ParentsPlace.com.

Teen Friendships (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
Explores the importance of teen friendships and peer pressure. From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 

Teenage Acne Angst
Acne is a problem for many teenagers. Here's some ideas on how you can help them cope. © ParentsPlace.com.

Teenagers and Stress (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
Adolescence is a very stressful time of life for most people. Teens are more stressed by the impact of day-to-day stresses and strains than they are by major events.  This Gateway Newsletter explains why and how you can help. From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 

Teenagers with Eating Disorders
This article describes warning signs of eating disorders. © American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

Teens: Alcohol and Other Drugs   
This article explains why teens are so vulnerable to substance abuse. It also describes behaviors that parents should consider warning signs. © American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

Tobacco and Kids
Here you'll find facts about teen tobacco use and what parents can do to prevent kids from using tobacco. © American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

What is Adolescence? (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This article explains the physical, emotional, and social changes adolescents are going through and provides some tips for talking with teens. From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.