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- Study Finds Early Puberty in Girls Caused by OvereatingA research team has found that feeding research monkeys more than normal causes them to reach puberty earlier than prior generations mimicking the same problem seen in your girls.
- Is Early Puberty Linked to Increased Risk of Breast Cancer?More girls are starting puberty before the age of 10. Is our next generation at increased risk of breast cancer due to early puberty?
- Signs of Puberty in Girls: How to Tell when Your Daughter is Becoming a WomanPuberty can be a touchy time in a girl's life, that can benefit from some careful parental guidance. This article helps parents identify signs their daughter is becoming a woman.
Changes in Girls During PubertyPuberty is a time of many changes for girls (and guys). You may be surprised by some of the changes that happen that you didn't know about.
Gender Confused Kids Receive Puberty BlockersChildren are given puberty suppressing drugs, giving them time to decide if they want a sex change. While it may help alleviate stress for the confused kids, it also has created a lot of controversy.- When to Talk to Your Child About PubertyTalking to kids about puberty can be nerve-wracking for parents, but it's vital that children receive accurate information and that they receive it from their parents. Here is your guide to the right age to start talking about puberty.
What Causes Early Puberty?Reasons behind the onset of early puberty and how to prevent it.- Breast Changes that Occur in Teenage Boys and GirlsTeenagers, both girls and boys, can experience breast changes during puberty.
Early Puberty, Weight Gain, Factory Farms -What's the Connection?What's so bad about early puberty? What does it have to do with weight gain or factory farms?- Tips for Dealing with Teen PubertyIf you have a child who is going through puberty and you're pulling out your hair trying to figure out how to cope, try these tips to relax your mind from all the stress during their transition into adulthood.
- PubertySome basic information about puberty.
Early Puberty in Girls Linked to Poor Infant AttachmentPoor attachment to mother during infancy can lead to early puberty, earlier child bearing, and a higher risk of contracting a STD. This research explains why that is.- The Puberty Ages for Girls Continues to FallResearchers discovered over ten years ago that puberty age among American girls had dropped to seven years. New findings are even more alarming, for they show that the average puberty age for both Latinos and whites was continuing to drop.
Dealing with PubertyAdvice on how to help your daughter through the early stages of puberty.
Puberty Affliction Part 2: PrioritiesWhy do teenage boys behave the way they do? Read this to understand what's really going on.- Why Are Girls Reaching Puberty Before the Age of Eight?Puberty is hard enough at the right age. Girls are hitting puberty before the age of eight. Find out why you should seek medical help and how to avoid this condition.
- Girls Hitting Puberty Earlier Than EverA look at why girls may be hitting puberty as young as 7 or 8.
Precocious Puberty: What is it & What Causes It?Girls are starting puberty earlier and earlier and this article gives some possible answers for why this may be occurring.- Young Girls Hitting Puberty at an Alarming RateYoung girls are hitting puberty a lot sooner than normal. What could be the contributing factor?
- Girls Hitting Puberty Earlier: Could Meat, Pajamas and Antibacterial Soap Be to Blame?A new study has found that American girls are developing breasts as early as age 7. Why are American girls hitting puberty earlier? What role does meat, pajamas and antibacterial soap play?
Why Girls Are Reaching Puberty EarlierA look at some of the theories and studies to try to figure out why girls are reaching puberty earlier.- Girls Reaching Puberty at Younger AgesA rise in the number of girls reaching puberty before age nine has parents and doctors alarmed.
Girls Obesity Earlier Puberty?Link to Puberty coming earlier for U.S. girls: study. Comment on breast cancer risk.- Precocious Puberty: A New Route to Growing Up for the Modern ChildSome adolescents experience precocious puberty, experiencing hormonal growths as early as eight years old.
- Being Overweight Can Cause Early Puberty in GirlsGirls who are overweight may undergo puberty at an earlier age. This can increase the risk of certain health problem. Find out what they are - and what you should do if your child is experiencing an early puberty.
- Precocious Puberty and Your ChildrenThis condition might be entirely normal and harmless in most cases but in some it is the result of a serious medical condition.
- Two Causes of Early or Precocious PubertyBrain function and hormone gland malfunction can both cause early puberty.
- Little Boy in a Man's World: My Experience with Early Onset PubertyEarly Onset Puberty can be a physical and emotional roller-coaster which many young people can't deal with.
- A Single Mothers Guide to Puberty in BoysA simple and easy-to-understand guide for single mothers raising boys when puberty hits.
Precocious Puberty: Why Girls Today Mature so EarlyIf you think girls are maturing especially early these days, you're right. But what's causing that to happen?
When Should I Let My Daughter Start Wearing Make-Up?I know, many of us think that girls begin wearing make-up too young. At what age should a girl begin wearing make-up? There is no age when she should wear make-up, but before puberty, wearing make up is counter-productive.- The Problem of Even Mildly Elevated Lead Levels in ChildrenA new study shows that elevated lead levels in children can have consequences even when the elevation is only mild. Find out why it's important to know your child's lead level.
- The Life and Times of a Puberty Afflicted BoyPuberty was confusing, embarrasing, and sometimes painful. Here's a brief look at why.
Young Girls Are Reaching Sexual Maturity Earlier Because of Plastics and Everyday Chemicals Legal in the USChemicals used in scented bathroom products and food cans are implicated in early onset of puberty in girls. Average age of female puberty is now just over 10 years old.- Precocious Puberty and Lupron Depot-Ped InjectionsThis is an overview of what precocious puberty is and how it is most often treated.
- Precocious PubertyPrecocious Puberty is when a girl aged 8-years-old or younger begins going through puberty.
Sex and Puberty: How to Talk to Your Daughter About SexTalking about sex and puberty with your young daughter can be intimidating. It doesn't have to be if you have the right tools to open and continue a lifelong discussion about sex, puberty and the nature of the sexual relationship.
Facts About PubertyPuberty is the time in a child's life where the body starts to mature, moving them closer to adulthood. Here are a few helpful facts when dealing with puberty.- Female Puberty: Signs that Your Daughter is Growing UpHere are the signs of female puberty.
- How to Handle Puberty and Make it Go FasterThis article provides readers with tips on how to handle puberty and make it go faster.
