As children enter adolescence, they go through big changes. This is an exciting time, full of many varied and rapid changes. Children start to become more independent and create a personal identity. They also grow and mature. Learn advice to help you and your child navigate the teenage years.

Read about what to expect as your teen grows and changes:

• Growth and development, ages 11 to 14 years
• Growth and development, ages 15 to 18 years
• Milestones for ages 11 to 14
• Milestones for ages 15 to 18

Learn how to support your teen as they age:

• Emotional and social development, ages 11 to 14 years
• Emotional and social development, ages 15 to 18 years
• Cognitive development, ages 15 to 18 years

Adolescence is a time of rapid growth and of physical changes throughout the body. 

• Adolescent sensory and motor development
• Physical development, ages 11 to 14 years
• Physical development, ages 15 to 18 years
• Puberty issues
• Menarche
• Menstruation: Not having a period by age 15
• Teenage sleep patterns