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Teenage First
Teenager Growth & Development: 13 to 18 Years (Adolescent)
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Teens going through puberty will have many changes in their developing bodies, as well as advances in their social and emotional growth.
There is a broad range of time in which kids hit puberty-related growth spurts:
The teenage years are also called adolescence. Adolescence is a time for growth spurts and puberty-related changes. An adolescent may grow several inches in several months followed by a period of very slow growth, then have another growth spurt. Changes with puberty (sexual maturation) may occur gradually, or several signs may become visible at the same time. Some teenagers experience these signs of maturity sooner or later than others.
Sexual maturity and other physical changes during puberty are a result of hormonal changes. In boys, it is difficult to know exactly when puberty is coming. There are changes that occur, but they often occur gradually, rather than as a single event.
Girls experience puberty as a sequence of events. Each girl is different and may progress through these changes differently. The following are average ages when puberty changes may occur:
Boys also experience puberty as a sequence of events that typically begin later than girls. While each male adolescent is different, the following are average ages when puberty changes may occur:
The teenage years bring many changes, not only physically, but also mentally and socially. During these years, adolescents increase their ability to think abstractly and eventually make plans and set long-term goals. Each child may progress at a different rate and may have a different view of the world. In general, the following are some of the abilities that may be evident in your adolescent:
As your adolescent begins to seek independence and control, many changes may occur. The following are some themes that may arise during the adolescent stage:
Teens essentially communicate as adults, with increasing maturity throughout high school. As teens seek independence from family and establish their own identity, they begin thinking abstractly and become concerned with moral issues. All of this shapes the way they think and communicate.
During this period, teens spend much of the day outside the home — at school or at after-school activities or jobs and with their friends. But it’s important to try to talk with your teen every day to share opinions, ideas and information. Here are a few tips to help you communicate with your teen:
Teens should be able to grasp word meanings and contexts, understand punctuation and form complex syntactic structures (how words are put together). Communication is more than the use and understanding of words, though — it also includes how teens think of themselves, their peers and authority figures. Explanations may become more figurative and less literal. Teens will also comprehend abstract and figurative language, such as similes, metaphors and idioms.
To understand your teen’s overall language skills and progress, make sure to have ongoing communication with their teachers. If the teachers suspect a language-based learning disability, comprehensive testing will be necessary. This can include a hearing test, psychoeducational assessment (standardized testing to assess learning style as well as cognitive processes) and speech-language evaluation.
Parents often feel that the teen years are a time of difficult communication, when it’s normal for teens to challenge parents and resist authority. But behavior that causes severe disruption in the household may not be normal teen rebellion. If you feel that your relationship is particularly trying, talk about it with your child’s doctor.
As kids enter their teen years, they might lose interest in physical activity. Between school, homework, friends and even part-time jobs, they’re juggling a lot of interests and responsibilities. But regular physical activity can help your teen feel more energetic, improve focus and attention and promote a better outlook. Regular physical activity can also help your teen maintain a healthy weight and prevent heart disease, diabetes and other medical problems that come later in life.
Physical activity guidelines for teens recommend that they get a minimum of 1 hour of moderate to strong physical activity daily. In addition:
Parents should give teens control over how they decide to be physically active. Emphasize that it’s not what they do — they just need to be active. Given the opportunity and interest, teens can get health benefits from almost any activity they enjoy — skateboarding, touch football, yoga, swimming or dancing.
All teens should limit the time spent in sedentary activities, such as watching TV, playing video games and using computers, smartphones or tablets. Motivating teens to trade sedentary activities for physical activity can be the toughest part. Once teens get started with physical activity, however, many enjoy the feelings of well-being, reduced stress and increased strength and energy they get from exercise. As a result, some begin to exercise regularly without nudging from a parent.
Help your teen stay active by finding an exercise plan that fits with their schedule. They may not have time to play a team sport at school or in a local league, but most teens can work physical activity into everyday routines, such as walking to school, doing chores or finding an active part-time job. Gyms may also be an option, as many gyms offer teen memberships. Some teens might feel more comfortable doing home exercise videos or exercise video games (like tennis or bowling). These can be good options, but it’s important to do daily moderate to strong activities too.
If you’re concerned about your teen’s fitness, speak with their doctor. These are some instances where your teen’s doctor may need to get involved:
Getting the right amount of sleep is important for anyone who wants to do well on a test or play their best in sports. Unfortunately, many teens don’t get enough sleep. Most teens need about 8-10 hours of sleep each night.
Teenager sleep patterns are different from those of adults or younger kids. During the teen years, the body’s circadian rhythm (an internal biological clock) is reset, telling your teen to fall asleep later and wake up later. This change is likely due to the brain hormone melatonin, which is released later at night for teens than it is for kids and adults. This can make it harder for teens to fall asleep early.
Check out our Healthy Sleep Tips for Teens for more info.
Reviewed by Dr. Gregory Kennedy , Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates, CHOC Primary Care – June 2021

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If you’re looking for first date ideas for teens that aren’t awkward or embarrassing, or you’re a mom or dad wanting to help your teen have a fun date that’s still within your comfort zone, this list is for you.
So maybe you’ve been thinking about that boy or girl a LOT lately. And you’re wondering about how you can ask them out on a date with a suggestion that’s bound to have them saying yes (as if you weren’t enough!).
Or maybe you’re about to have that first date. And although you thought the hardest part was seeing if they would date you in the first place, now you’re wondering what exactly you’re going to do to make sure your first date is not your last.
Here you’ll find 85 suggestions for first date ideas for teens like you. They’re grouped into various categories to fit you and your date the best. The reality is, you’re going to feel nervous before your date so picking something within your comfort zone will help relieve some of those nerves.
In addition, these date ideas have been selected because they fit the first date criteria – they give you something to do so there’s not a lot of awkward silences, and as such they’ll also help you get to know one another. They are also safe activities which will help everyone feel more comfortable.
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If you and your date are the kinds of people who love to be active, then these first date ideas for teens make for a good choice.
Some are more casual and can be an easy introduction into getting to know one another better, like going for a run or doing a workout.
Others, like having a game of table tennis or mini-golf can bring out your competitive sides.
Having your first date at home has pluses and minuses. Pluses can be that it’s less formal as you are at your place (a study date for example) and your parents can provide low key supervision. Negatives can be that it’s less formal as you are at your place and your parents can provide low key supervision!
Some of these ideas involve a bit of prep but are lots of fun and involve you working together: the murder mystery date night being a perfect example of this.
If you and / or your date are the creative types, then these first date ideas for teens will give you a prime opportunity to express those creative sides while getting to know each other more. Depending on your creative bent (the arts, music or making things) some options will work better than others.
If you’re super nervous about your first date then consider picking an event to attend. This will help in several ways: the experience will be time-bound, with a clear beginning and end, and it will also have a focus that is off you and on to something else.
If you’re still at high school and worried about getting teased by your peers, then school events may not be for you. In that instance, consider checking out what events are on in the community.
Including food into your first date is a great idea – making something to eat gives you something to do and is lots of fun – and then you have the bonus of eating it!
These first date ideas for teens are all focused around food from no skill level at all (purely eating!) to more challenging (make your own pizza). They also range in price.
The reality is that most of us aren’t super-flush with cash in our teens. These ideas are either completely free or cost only a small amount – and yet they are still fun and memorable ways to spend your first date.
If you and / or your date love to have fun, then these first date ideas for teens will give you many hours of entertainment. Even after all these years, I’m still a big fan of playing at the park, which has the extra bonus of being free. Alternatively, check out an amusement park for some adrenaline-filled activities.
On the opposite side, if you’d rather go for romance than a racing heart, these first date ideas are super romantic.
Finally, maybe you’ve been searching for a first date idea that’s as unique as the person you’re asking out. In this instance, these ideas might work for you.
Out of all the things in the world, the first date is perhaps the most full of excitement and uncertainty. You think – you hope – there’s a connection between the two of you but now is the time to find out if you’re right.
Whether or not your first date is the beginning of a long-lasting love story, or an experience best saved for telling embarrassing stories with your friends, will of course depend on much more than what you choose to do on this date. However, these first date ideas for teens will hopefully give you some inspiring ideas for making the experience both easier on the nerves and more memorable.
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Thanks to thee unrealistic standards constantly portrayed in media , we've all built up this imaginary idea of what sex is supposed to be like. Some people expect a romantic night of candles and passion, while others think it will be the most pleasure they've ever felt in their whole life . But the truth is, everyone's experience is different. Sometimes it's smooth and romantic and lives up to your expectations, while other times, it's kind of terrible.
But no matter how old you are or what the circumstances are, having sex for the first time can feel like a huge deal! So, to give you a better idea about what your first time may be like, we talked to 43 girls about the first time they had sex — how they knew they were ready, who they did it with, and how they felt afterward.
1. "He knew I was a virgin and for some reason, I had this expectation of it being magical, which in all honesty, it wasn't. He kept his face buried in my shoulder/neck the whole time and asked if I was okay once during, which I thought was kind of inconsiderate. I think I would have enjoyed it more if he had checked in with me to see if my needs were being met, which they weren't . At the time, I was blinded by my love, so I chose to look past that." — Hafeezah, 22
2. "It was not romantic at all. It was messy, drunk and horny. I was 17, drunk at a beach concert, called a guy that we had an on and off thing and we had sex in the back of his pickup car. Then, he went to study abroad and we never spoke about it , until like 2 years later." — Bianca, 23
3. "I was a sophomore in high school and at a Halloween party. I got pretty drunk and had sex with one of my childhood friends (on his birthday) in the basement of his house. Then, the next day, I found out one of my best friends also had sex for the first time that night . So to this day, she and I will text each other on October 30 to say happy anniversary." — Tory, 24
4. "We were 17 and we needed a time when our parents weren’t home, so we waited until Christmas Eve when his parents had left for a holiday party. I was so incredibly nervous — I think we both were. So we lit candles and took it slow . To be honest it hurt like hell. But other than that I think it was pretty perfect as far as virgins go." — Debby, 22
5. "It was after homecoming and we were just in his room. It all happened pretty naturally. It wasn't painful, but it honestly didn't feel like anything at all was happening . And then 1-2 minutes later it was over." — Jasmyne, 21
6. "I was 17 when I first had sex. I lost my virginity to someone I actually cared about, which doesn’t mean much to me looking back now, but it was important to me back then. It was late at night and we were in the backseat of his car . I was really nervous, but he was patient and managed to make me feel comfortable and sexy, even. I don’t regret anything and for that I’m thankful." — Jennifer, 22
7. "It was nothing like I imagined. I felt comfortable, but out of nowhere, I got really nervous . He told me to relax and that we didn't have to continue if I didn't want to, but I did. It was very painful to the point that I had to stop because I was in so much pain. I felt a little ashamed and embarrassed because I imaged something different and I thought he was disappointed in the experience. He was so understanding and he said it was fine and that he wanted me to be okay, and that we didn't have to continue. He made me feel better about the experience, and we are still together two and a half years later." — Katie, 24
8. "I wasn't "in love" or whatever, but I guess I never expected to be. He made me feel comfortable and respected, so one night, I went over and we had sex. It wasn't awkward or weird, and it wasn't this special magical moment either . We went to a diner the next morning for breakfast and texted my best friend group chat the link to Lonely's Island's "I Just Had Sex," and I think they were more excited about it than me to be honest." — Tiffany, 21
9. "Truthfully, it wasn't enjoyable. I wasn't ready at all and he was . And then it sort of just happened to me rather than me choosing whether or not I wanted to." — Alex, 22
10. "I was on senior week, and I was hanging out with the boy I liked. His friend was asleep in his hotel room, so we did it on the balcony . It was completely unplanned, but I've never regretted it. I'm still friends with the guy, too." — Kelsey, 23
11. "It was the summer after high school for me, sort of an in the heat of the moment type of situation with this guy I'd been talking to for a while. Surprisingly, it wasn't uncomfortable . It didn't hurt or anything like I'd expected, which was interesting!" — Anumeha, 21
12. "My first time was with my boyfriend of a few months. I was 19. After class, I hung out with my boyfriend at his house (he lives with his parents). Later, I snuck back in after his parents fell asleep. It was super unexpected and definitely not planned. I know that I was ready to have sex, but the nervousness of being COMPLETELY NUDE in front of my boyfriend for the first time PLUS being in his house when I wasn't supposed to be made it hard for me to let myself really feel good. I didn't necessarily feel bad, and I definitely don't regret any of it, the circumstances just made it hard for me to let go and loosen up. Thinking back to it eight months and many sexy times later, I honestly wouldn't change anything. I've grown so much more comfortable with sex, and I can thank my boyfriend for that for being kind and gentle." — Maggie, 19
13. "My mom tried to have an open and honest conversation about having sex so that I would feel less nervous when the time came. But the conversation was always about boys, never about being sexual with girls , so I felt completely unprepared when I went to have sex with my girlfriend for the first time." — Brooklyn, 22
14. "I was 18 and I kinda just wanted to get it over with. It was the summer after I graduated f
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