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Puberty

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My Child is Almost a Teenager. What Should I Expect?At CHOC Children’s, we believe parents should feel like they’re the experts in their child’s health. We know it can be stressful to navigate puberty with your children. We're here to help.

Age and Sequence of Puberty in Girls and BoysWhen should puberty start in girls and boys and what is the sequence of changes? Learn what is considered precocious (early) and delayed (late).

The Growing Child: School-Age (6 to 12 Years)Although friendships become more important at this age, children are still fond of their parents and like being part of a family. Read on to learn more.

The Growing Child: Adolescent 13 to 18 YearsAdolescence is a time for growth spurts and puberty changes. Sexual maturation may happen gradually or several signs may become visible at the same time.

Physical Changes During PubertyPuberty is made up of a clear sequence of stages, affecting the skeletal, muscular, reproductive, and nearly all other bodily systems. Physical changes during puberty tend to be more gradual and steady.

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