Mood swings of young teenagers can make it difficult for both the parents and teenagers. It can be distressing for both parents and teens and both have difficulty in managing the same.

Having an understanding of what is causing these changes will make it easier to face and handle them.

Emotional ups and downs can be caused by
• Hormones – which start the physical changes at puberty, also affect moods and general emotional responses in teens
• The teens worrying about the physical changes affect their emotions
• Skipping meals to loose weight can also affect their moods, making them more irritable.
• Lack of rest leads to moodiness, gloominess, irritability, etc.
• Changes in their thinking. (Thinking abstractly)
• Expectations ... read more >>