http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/TeenCare/TeenCare.asp Teen Issues, is a problem widely spreading all over the world. They cause stress among teenagers of today. en-us 2011-12-10T14:21:25.0000000-07:00 http://www.pediatriconcall.com/rss_media/rss_teencare.jpg http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/TeenCare/TeenCare.asp All parents see the future of their children differently. Knowing what to expect as a child becomes an adolescent prepares parents to talk to their teen and help her handle the overwhelming issues she faces. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/TeenCare/TeenCare.asp 2011-12-10T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Puberty is the time when the body changes from that of a child to that of an adult due to hormonal surge. In boys, it usually starts with a height spurt at around 10-16 years of age. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/TeenCare/pubertyinboyspat.asp 2000-11-06T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Puberty is the time when the body changes from that of a child to that of an adult due to hormonal surge.In girls, the body becomes physically capable to have babies. In girls, puberty usually starts earlier as compared to a boy, usually between 9 and 13 years of age. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/TeenCare/pubertyingirlspat.asp 2000-11-06T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 All individuals may become depressed at some point in time. However, when feelings of depression persist and interfere with a child's ability to work, it is termed as depression. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/TeenCare/depression_adolpat.asp 2001-03-17T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Breast enlargement often occurs in boys during the time of puberty. It is called as gynecomastia (pronounced as guy-nae-co-mast-e-a). This is due to increased estrogen hormones which may occur at time of puberty. It is a normal phenomenon and the breast usually regresses on its own. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/TeenCare/gynecomastia.asp 2010-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Suicide among younger generation is increasing in recent years. Teens who are thrown towards suicide are under lot of stress, confusion, low self-esteem, pressure to avoid failure (especially in children appearing for exams) and others fears while growing up. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/TeenCare/suicide_adolpat.asp 2001-03-17T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Teenagers are always trying new things. They may be involved with alcohol and drugs for many reasons- http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/TeenCare/substance_abusepat.asp 2001-03-17T00:00:00.0000000-07:00