Puberty: What to Expect

During puberty, several changes start to happen. For girls, it happens around age 10-11. Boys experience it a bit later at age 11-12.??

Both boys and girls will see changes in their genitals and skin.? A growth spurt will also be observed during puberty, including changes in moods and emotions.??

The changes they experience can be for boys and girls.??

Health Changes During Puberty??

The differences boys and girls see during their puberty stage are usually the physical levels.??

For girls, they experience these physical changes:??

• Body shape tends to get curvier??

• Height??

• May develop acne??

• Breast growth and tenderness??

• Hair growth may start around the pubic area, underarms, and legs??

• May start seeing white or clear vaginal discharge??

• Periods will start and may seem irregular at first??

• Period cramps and other symptoms??

Meanwhile, boys experiencing puberty will undergo these physical changes:??

• Boys start to get taller and grow muscles??

• May develop acne??

• Voice will begin to get deeper, which is sometimes called “voice breaking”??

• Hair will start to grow around the pubic area, legs, arms, underarms, and face??

• Genital growth??

• Wet dreams or ejaculating in sleep??

• Erections may begin to occur when you feel excited or for no reason at all??

Both boys and girls experience emotional changes. Usually, it happens before the physical changes of puberty.??

Some of the emotions children going through puberty include:??

• A greater sense of self??

• A curiosity about other people or sex??

• A change in mood, energy, and sleeping schedule??

• Trying to cope with the physical changes happening to their body??

• Frustrations when failing to achieve what they want to achieve??

How Can Parents Help During Puberty???

With all the changes happening, puberty can be a challenging experience, not only for children but also for the parents.??

To make the experience easier for you and your children, you can be supportive during this period by reassuring them.??

They may be prone to emotional outbursts due to changes in their moods and energies. It might be the perfect time to be understanding while respecting their need for boundaries and privacy.??

Parents can be helpful by allowing their children to talk to a professional regarding the health and body changes they will be experiencing during puberty. Correct information prepares them better.??

Prepare them for whatever health concerns there may be. Schedule your children’s visit to a doctor with iCare. Get https://shop.insularhealthcare.com.ph/er-care-all-in?

SOURCE:??

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/puberty??

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/Parenting-children-through-puberty??