Although there are many similarities for girls and boys as they move through puberty, there is one obvious difference that happens as they experience growth spurts. During the early teen days of puberty, boys seem to still be so young and short, while many of…
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What is a Growth Spurt?
October 29, 2019
Your adolescent has probably heard you talk about growth spurts and it is certainly obvious when it happens, but do they know why they suddenly grow taller? This anatomy figure explains the basic concept of a growth spurt. The blue lines in the bones are…
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Teaching Your Daughter the Basics for Her First Period
October 22, 2019
As a parent, we can feel overwhelmed with all of the important information we want our daughter to have as she prepares for her first period. Making sure she has a pad and change of underwear with her all the time is a great start.…
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What’s the Difference Between Puberty and Adolescence?
October 15, 2019
The terminology can be confusing when your child is no longer a child. The next stage is called adolescence. It begins at about 10-years-old and lasts into their early 20’s. This is the age when their brain is rapidly developing and you will notice progressive…
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Is It Time to Talk about Boys and Girls?
October 8, 2019
As you have observed, there is much going on in your daughter’s life during adolescence. One day she is a child, and it seems like overnight, she’s a teenager. You are not the only one surprised by the changes in her. Friends who are boys,…
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