All the time! Except when I sleep. No, not yet. I don't, but my breast is growing. Featured Quizzes. Which Doraemon Character Are You? Which U. Back to top. Your daughter is asking about getting her first bra, and your son comes home from soccer practice smelling like he's been digging on a road crew all day. What's going on? Puberty was awkward enough when you were the one going through it.
So how can you help your child through all the changes? Sure, most of us know the telltale signs of puberty — hair growth in new places, menstruation, body odor, lower voice in boys, breast growth in girls, etc.
But we may not fully comprehend the science behind all of these changes. Here's a quick look at how it works. Usually after a girl's 8th birthday or after a boy turns 9 or 10, puberty begins when an area of the brain called the hypothalamus starts to release gonadotropin-releasing hormone GnRH.
When GnRH travels to the pituitary gland a small gland under the brain that produces hormones that control other glands throughout the body , it releases two more puberty hormones — luteinizing hormone LH and follicle-stimulating hormone FSH. At about the same time, the adrenal glands of both boys and girls begin to produce a group of hormones called adrenal androgens. These hormones stimulate the growth of pubic and underarm hair in both sexes. The physical changes of puberty for a boy usually start with enlargement of the testicles and sprouting of pubic hair, followed by a growth spurt between ages 10 and 16 — on average 1 to 2 years later than when girls start.
His arms, legs, hands, and feet also grow faster than the rest of his body. His body shape will begin to change as his shoulders broaden and he gains weight and muscle. A boy may become concerned if he notices tenderness or swelling under his nipples.
But it usually disappears within 6 months or so. And that first crack in the voice is a sign that his voice is changing and will become deeper. Dark, coarse, curly hair will also sprout just above his penis and on his scrotum, and later under his arms and in the beard area.
Girls develop breasts and start their periods. Boys develop a deeper voice and facial hair will start to appear. But it's different for everyone, so don't worry if your child reaches puberty before or after their friends.
It's completely normal for puberty to begin at any point from the ages of 8 to The process can take up to 4 years. Children who begin puberty either very early before the age of 8 or very late after 14 should see a doctor just to make sure they're in good health. It's normal for breast buds to sometimes be very tender or for one breast to start to develop several months before the other one. Puberty can be a difficult time for children.
They're coping with changes in their body, and possibly acne or body odour as well, at a time when they feel self-conscious. But the "emotional rollercoaster" they're on can have psychological and emotional effects, such as:.
The combination of social and school pressures and moodiness can cause emotional outbursts and conflict with parents. You may think your sweet girl has turned into a mean girl.
But share your concerns with the doctor. Sometimes, prescribing hormonal therapy, such as birth control medication, can ease symptoms and improve mood. However, hormonal or glandular problems are other possibilities. If your doctor suspects an underlying problem, he or she may refer your daughter to a specialist for testing.
If these occur, mention it to the doctor.
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