From spotty skin to safe sex, I’m proud to help young people as a school nurse
All too often teenagers don’t know who their school nurse is, let alone where to find them, but being approachable is key to identifying health problems early
We all age at different rates, but how old do you really feel?
A survey has shown some of us are much younger or older than our biological age. Our writers discuss whether their minds and bodies are out of sync
I have become Boring. And happy
Modern life can be bleak if you are under 30, and so, like many of my peers, I am opting for quiet rambles in the Peak District over wild nights in Ibiza
California judge bans abstinence-only teaching in teenage pregnancy ‘hot spot’
Ruling says sex education must be ‘medically accurate and free of bias’ in suit against Clovis Unified school district which has some of state’s highest teen pregnancy and STD rates
Sexting could see teenagers branded as sex offenders
Sending an erotic selfie should not automatically land teenagers a criminal record, say anti-censorship campaigners
How to embrace loneliness: a modern guide
A survey showing 83% of people under 35 have felt lonely is no surprise to me. But if you get the knack of being alone it can be a luxury you’ll learn to love
Is using a laptop or tablet bad for my child’s back?
Hunching over for long periods does cause pain, but as children and teens won’t want to be parted from their devices, advising them on good posture is essential
Should I let my children try alcohol?
Do sips of wine with dinner at an early age promote responsible, low-risk drinking – or just give teens a taste for booze?
Call for ban on selling ‘addictive’ energy drinks to children
Action on Sugar research finds that some drinks contain up to 20 teaspoons of sugar – more than three times the maximum an adult should consume in a day
Prison is no place for healthy sexual development
The commission on sex in prisons reveals that for young people, incarceration means sexual abuse and a future of further offending