How do I talk to my 8 year old about puberty?
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How do I talk to my 8 year old about puberty?
Tips on Discussing Puberty with Your Kids
- Use actual body part language for genitals.
- Keep things short when talking to younger children.
- Use day-to-day situations to trigger conversations.
- Don’t wait to have “the talk”.
- Puberty is a normal part of growing up.
- Fake it until you make it.
What triggers the beginning of puberty?
Puberty has begun. The trigger for puberty in both boys and girls is the production of ‘gonadotrophin releasing hormone’ (GnRH) from a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. This hormone stimulates the pituitary gland to release two hormones, Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH).
How do you talk to a 9 year old about puberty?
Talk to your kids about the changes their bodies will go through as they grow. Some girls start puberty at 8 years old, and some boys do by 9. So you may need to start these talks earlier than you think. Discuss the physical and emotional changes that come with puberty before they begin.
When should I talk to my doctor about my child’s puberty symptoms?
Talk to your doctor if your daughter develops breast tissue and pubic hair before age 7 or 8, or if your son has an increase in testicle or penis size before age 9. Sometimes, delayed puberty is caused by a medical reason. For example, malnutrition (not eating enough of the right foods) can cause it.
When does puberty start and end for a child?
For Parents: What to Expect When Your Child Goes Through Puberty. But it can start as early as age 6 or 7. For boys, puberty begins around age 12. It can start as early as age 9. Puberty is a process. It occurs for several years. Most girls finish puberty by age 14. Most boys finish puberty at age 15 or 16.
What are the signs that puberty is just around the corner?
Developing breast buds is usually the first visible sign that puberty is just around the corner and is often accompanied by a growth spurt. This is usually followed by the development of pubic hair. In one study of 8- and 9-year-olds, 5\% of Caucasian girls and 15\% of African American girls had some breast development.