When talking to
kids about puberty, it's important to be reassuring.
Not exact matches
Often,
kids entering
puberty feel insecure
about their appearance, but it can help them to know that everyone goes through these changes, many of them awkward.
Just as it helps adults to know what to expect with changes such as moving to a new home or working for a new company,
kids should know
about puberty ahead of time.
Not surprisingly,
kids usually have lots of questions as they learn
about puberty.
As
kids enter
puberty, they will have many questions
about their bodies and parents will notice many physical and emotional changes.
A yearly exam also lets older
kids talk with their doctors
about any questions they have
about puberty.
A:
Kids need
about 1,500 milligrams of calcium a day until they hit
puberty.
There are many topics on the Teen Health and
Kid's Health sites which address issues
about puberty.