You can start using those things right now, as long as your parents say it’s OK. Is It OK to Use Products for Older People? Some kids also want to try fancy skin care products they don’t need, ...

You may decide how to get your face painted at a party, but your parents usually get to decide when you’re old enough to wear makeup. Most kids aren’t interested in wearing things like lipstick, ...

Most males don’t have enough hair on their face to shave until later in puberty, usually between 14 and 17. But some may be ready to start shaving younger than that. It depends on when your facial ...

Your parents will decide when you can go to sleepaway camp. Some kids are ready for sleepaway camp around age 7 or 8, but others may not be ready until much later. It all depends on what you and you ...

Kids who are starting to go through puberty may notice new hair on their legs or in their armpits, especially if it's thick or dark in color. Some may want to shave it and others may not be bothered ...

Many teens use some form of social media and have a profile on a social networking site. There are some good things about social media, but many risks can make it unsafe for kids. That’s why most ...

It depends on the game! Video games have ratings the same way movies do. That means some are made for young kids, some are for teens older than 13, and others may not be right for people younger than ...

Most blood tests take only a few minutes. They’re done at some doctor’s offices, and at community labs, diagnostic centers, and hospitals. A doctor, nurse, or phlebotomist (fleh-BOT-eh-mist, someone ...

What Causes Osgood-Schlatter Disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease happens during the growth spurt of puberty. During a child's growth spurt, the bones, muscles, and tendons grow at different rates. In ...

Girls have lots of questions about the body changes of puberty. When will my breasts grow? What's the "normal" age to get your first period? Watch this video and find out!

Just about every guy wonders how he measures up "down-there." Here's the lowdown for any guy who's ever worried about whether his penis is a normal size. There is a wide range of normal penis sizes.

Did you know you have more than 600 muscles in your body? They do everything from pumping blood throughout your body to helping you lift your heavy backpack. You control some of your muscles, while ...