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Posted by: Maria Ash on Sep 09, 2025

From the preteen years to late adolescence and beyond, continue to nurture your relationship with your child to develop a bond that thrives at every stage.

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Understanding Middle Adolescence
The teen years are full of change physically, emotionally, and socially. From navigating peer pressure and independence to understanding growth milestones, discover what happens during middle adolescence and how parents can support their child along the way.
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Understanding Early Adolescence

Adolescence is broken into three stages: early, middle, and late adolescence. While these stages are common for all teens, each person experiences them in their own way.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Supporting Your Teen: Parenting Strategies for Today’s Challenges

Aug 13, 2024

Parenting a teenager is a hard job and can be overwhelming for both parents and their kids. Teens are learning to manage emotional shifts, hormonal changes, and increasing independence. Read More