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You have experienced puberty and it is inevitable that your little will also endure it. Don’t fret! Whether you feel prepared or unprepared to handle the changes during this time is completely fine. Here is some information to help you along the way.
What You Need to Know:
The changes that youth go through differs between male and females. Usually, puberty starts between ages 8 and 13 in girls and ages 9 and 15 in boys. It is important to keep in mind that each Little will start when their body is ready and it will not be the same for each person.
Boy Littles might wonder about their height, muscle development, and voice changes.
Girl Littles will have inquiries about their physical development as well, including breast development and beginning menstruation.**
** Having pads and even a pair of sweatpants in your car is a good idea in case your Little gets their period unexpectedly on an outing!
How to Discuss with Littles/Parents/Guardians
One way to prepare yourself for changes your Little will encounter during puberty is to talk to your Little’s Parent or Guardian. See if there are any concerns or things they would like for you to communicate to the Little as a support to what they may have already shared with their child.
It might feel awkward, but the goal for you, the Big Brother/Big Sister, is to make your Little feel like you care and that the changes they are going through are normal, not embarrassing.
Listen to them if they share or ask a question. Also, in collaboration with the Parent or Guardian, talking with your Little as questions come up will help him or her clarify any misinformation that their peers might share.
There are several websites to browse if you are interested in specifics about puberty or other topics pertaining to child development, including:
Google Sites
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