IS YOUR CHILD UNDERGOING PUBERTY?

Your child—and you as a parent—will go through a number of changes during puberty. Your child is growing up, and you may be unsure of how to best support them while they go through the physical, psychological, and emotional changes that come with it.

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Don’t worry; there’s a lot you can do to assist your youngster. One of the most effective methods is to simply be reassuring.

Every youngster goes through puberty, which is a series of natural changes. Some children struggle with the transitions, while others go through puberty with ease. During this stage of development, only a small fraction of youngsters endure significant turbulence.

Puberty may be exciting and special, and as a parent or caregiver, you’re in a great position to support your child.

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What to keep in mind

Puberty brings physical, sexual, social, and emotional changes.

Puberty begins when your child’s brain undergoes changes that lead to sex hormones being released in the:

• Ovaries (usually between the ages of ten and eleven, but ranging from eight to thirteen years), or

• The testes (normally between the ages of 11 and 13, but can be between 9 and 14 years).

You can’t tell how long it will take your youngster to reach puberty. It could be anything between 18 months and 5 years. When puberty begins and how long it lasts is determined by genetic, dietary, and social variables.

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Changes and stages

• Greasy skin (possibility of acne)

• Greasy hair that may require frequent washing

• Increased sweating and body odor (frequent showering and the use of deodorant can help)

• A period of rapid growth (around 11 cm per year for girls and up to 13 cm per year for boys).After this primary growth surge, teenagers continue to grow at a rate of 1–2 cm per year.

Some bodily components, such as the head and hands, may develop at a faster rate than the limbs and torso. The body finally balances itself out.

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The following will be experienced by the girls:

• The growth of the breasts and the possibility of soreness

• A change in appearance, such as wider hips

Pubic and underarm hair growth

• The start of menstruation – at first, periods may be erratic. Some pain, such as headaches and stomach cramps, is to be expected, but if you have any concerns, consult your doctor.

• a pale or clear vaginal discharge-this might happen before menstruation. If your daughter has itching, pain, or a strong odor, she should see a doctor.

The following will be experienced by the boys:

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• The development of the penis and testicles (testicles).The testes’ growth can be irregular at times (that is, one testis grows faster than the other). This isn’t something to be concerned about.

• Growth of pubic, underarm, and facial hair

• The start of testosterone production, which boosts sperm production in the testicles.

• When erections and ejaculation begin

• laryngeal or voice box expansion, which causes the voice to “break” and eventually deepen. Variations in voice are common and will fade over time.