Growing up

For information about your changing body and mind and the kinds of issues older kids face, this is the place.

Click on the logo or headings to learn more about your body, mind and much more - and how to deal with them

Check out these links to learn about your body, mind and much more - and how to deal with them.

Boy stuff

Boys and puberty. For boys: Trouble 'down there'. Getting muscles. What's an Adam's Apple? Your changing voice.

All about menstruation (your periods). Breasts and bras. Changing your hair. Do periods ever end? 5 things girls want to know about periods. Getting your period at school. Pads and tampons. Period cramps. Pierced ears. The Pink Locker Society. What's vaginal discharge? Whan will I get my period?

Body stuff

Acne. Acne myths. All about menstruation (your periods). All about puberty. Body mass index (BMI). Boys and puberty. Braces. Breats and bras. Changing you hair. Feeling too tall or too short. Getting your period at school. Growth disorders. I'm growing up: But am I normal? Pierced ears. Shaving. The Pink Locker Society. The reality of retainers. When will I get my period? Why do my feet stink? Your changing voice.

School stuff

Backpacks. Dealing with bullies. 5 steps to better handwriting. Getting your period at school. Going back to school. Homework help. How to pick a great book to read. School lunches. What to do if you don't like school.

Drugs, alcohol and smoking

Alcohol. Healping a parent who smokes. What kids say about: Drinking alcohol. What kids say about: Tobacco. What you need to know about drugs. What you need to know about drugs: Cocaine and crack, depressants, ecstasy, GHB, heroin, inhalants, LSD, marijuana, methamphetamines.