Teens present their own unique set of challenges. As kids mature into adolescents, they become more independent-minded, which often causes friction with adults who would prefer a little less independent thinking. Adolescence is also a significant time of significant upheaval, and even those teens who handle the transition fairly well will need to master new skills and situations as they grow into competent adults.

The resources in this area will help parents and professionals better understand the lives of teenagers, while helping you guide teens through some of the common issues they face.

Information on parenting teens & working with teenagers

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Educational resources for teens

The following educational printouts for teens were designed for parents and teachers to print and use as a teaching tool: