by missionwv | Jun 18, 2026 | Articles, Parent Resources, Teen Health, THINK Program
Does your child seem unusually sad, irritable or quiet lately? Such changes in mood could be due to a temporary stress in life. But how do you know if it’s something more? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of children with...
by missionwv | Jun 18, 2026 | Parent Resources, Teen Health, THINK Program
The tools on this webpage were created to teach skills that can help children and youth cope with some of the challenges associated with the pandemic, like: Changes in their routines Breaks in continuity of learning Breaks in continuity of health care Missed...
by missionwv | Jun 18, 2026 | Parent Resources, Teen Health, THINK Program
Developmental Milestones This is a time of many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. Hormones change as puberty begins. Most boys grow facial and pubic hair and their voices deepen. Most girls grow pubic hair and breasts, and start their period. They might...
by missionwv | Jun 18, 2026 | Parent Resources, Teen Health, THINK Program
Developmental Milestones This is a time of changes for how teenagers think, feel, and interact with others, and how their bodies grow. Most girls will be physically mature by now, and most will have completed puberty. Boys might still be maturing physically during...
by missionwv | Jun 18, 2026 | Articles, Parent Resources, Teen Health, THINK Program
In today’s world, kids use technology and social media a lot, and this has made cyberbullying a big worry for parents. Cyberbullying is when someone uses the internet, like social media, messages, or websites, to pick on, scare, or shame someone else. This can...
by missionwv | Jun 18, 2026 | Articles, Parent Resources, Teen Health, THINK Program
Healthy Relationships in Adolescence During adolescence, young people learn how to form safe and healthy relationships with friends, parents, caregivers, teachers, and romantic partners. Adolescents often try on different identities and roles, and these relationship...
