Puberty often begins earlier than parents think. Breast budding in girls—their first sign of puberty—starts at age 10 on average, with some girls starting as early as 8 and others not starting until 13. The peak growth period (in height, weight, muscle mass, etc.) in girls occurs about one year after puberty has begun. Menstruation (period) usually starts about two years after the onset of puberty; on average, the first menstrual period occurs just before girls turn 13.
There are many opportunities during this time of life for you to talk to your daughter about the changes she's experiencing. Your daughter needs to understand the physical changes that will occur in her body during puberty. You should emphasize that these changes are part of the natural process of growing into adulthood, stimulated by hormones (chemicals that are produced by the body.)
Also, while fully respecting her desire for privacy, keep track of your daughter's bodily changes. As the age ranges above indicate, there are wide variations of the "normal" onset of puberty. Remind your daughter that while she and her friends will grow at different rates, they will eventually catch up with one another. Avoid good-natured teasing of your daughter about her pubertal development. Because most girls feel self-conscious during this time, they will become embarrassed if they are kidded about the changing shape of their bodies and general appearance.
On occasion, girls start puberty either very early or very late. There is no need to over-react to this phenomenon. Even so, girls should be checked by a physician if they begin pubertal changes before age 8. Likewise, see a doctor if there are no pubertal changes in a girl by age 13.
Talk to your daughter about the following physical changes that will happen during puberty. The changes are listed in the order in which they generally occur.
Puberty often begins earlier than parents think. Breast budding in girls—their first sign of puberty—starts at age 10 on average, with some girls starting as early as 8 and others not starting until 13. The peak growth period (in height, weight, muscle mass, etc.) in girls occurs about one year after puberty has begun. Menstruation (period) usually starts about two years after the onset of puberty; on average, the first menstrual period occurs just before girls turn 13.There are many opportunities during this time of life for you to talk to your daughter about the changes she's experiencing. Your daughter needs to understand the physical changes that will occur in her body during puberty. You should emphasize that these changes are part of the natural process of growing into adulthood, stimulated by hormones (chemicals that are produced by the body.)Also, while fully respecting her desire for privacy, keep track of your daughter's bodily changes. As the age ranges above indicate, there are wide variations of the "normal" onset of puberty. Remind your daughter that while she and her friends will grow at different rates, they will eventually catch up with one another. Avoid good-natured teasing of your daughter about her pubertal development. Because most girls feel self-conscious during this time, they will become embarrassed if they are kidded about the changing shape of their bodies and general appearance.On occasion, girls start puberty either very early or very late. There is no need to over-react to this phenomenon. Even so, girls should be checked by a physician if they begin pubertal changes before age 8. Likewise, see a doctor if there are no pubertal changes in a girl by age 13.Talk to your daughter about the following physical changes that will happen during puberty. The changes are listed in the order in which they generally occur.
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