Early puberty advice?!


Question: Early puberty advice?
Can anyone give me any help or information on how to deal with a child/daughter going through early puberty please (i.e. 9 year old)

I've ordered some books that explain things that are appropriate for her age but I don't know what else to do, she is so young it doesn't seem right for her to have to deal with things like this yet.

Nothings happened yet but we have had early signs for quite a while and things seem to have progressed a bit further now. I've taken her to the doctors about it before but she is getting to the age that they will let her continue into puberty rather than trying to stop it.

Can anyone give me any helpful advice please?

Answers:

It wont seem fair to her either I was about her age when I went through it too. but it seems to run in my family. The best way to do it is sit her down and explain she will be goijg through all these changes and how to deal with them. explain she may also start her period soon and explain to her that its just your body cleaning itsself out.Also tell her not to worry about it just let you know and that way you can buy her pads and midol....also if she has cramps buy her a bag of peppermints it helps decrease the pain till midol kicks in. it will be fine. I would wait to go into alot of detail till she is older but answer any questions she has.



Girls these days seem to be going through puberty quite early now and they aren't quite as bad as boys. I have a sixteen year old brother who is the worst to live with with. Just try not to argue with her although it will be hard because she is going through puberty and just let her know that you're there for her to talk to and be open with her about things from your experiences.



Girls seem to be entering into puberty earlier these day. I read it has to do with the amount of female hormones they inject into cows to produce more milk. Those hormones are then consumed by our kids when drinking that milk.

I don't know how to stop it once it has begun beyond hormone therapy but seeing how your daughter is entering into her tween years they won't likely pursue that angle.



Books are the best solution dear



9 really isn't that early to be starting puberty. I've known girls who started their periods at 9. Anyways, a lot of girls are starting earlier these days. It's just the times. But if you want to try to explain it to her, just flat-out explain to her everything that's happening with her body. She needs to know these things even if she's only 9, seeing as she's already starting. Just sit down with her and explain to her about breast development, mood swings, periods, etc. It's either you tell her, or she'll just learn random horror stories about it from other kids at school.

You can probably find an educational video about puberty at a library or something too, if that will help you explain everything to her.



Hi,

Following information will help you to deal with the situation.

Puberty is the time when the body changes from that of a child to that of an adult. These changes are brought about by chemicals in the body called hormones.

Changes in Girls

Puberty is the time when a girl becomes physically able to have babies. Puberty generally happens earlier in a girl than it does in a boy, commonly between 9 and 13 years of age. This is the reason why girls may be taller and may act more mature than boys for a few years until the boys catch up. The following changes take place in the body:

Breasts: The breasts start to develop, and small, tender lumps appear under one or both nipples that get bigger over the next few years. It is common for one breast to be larger than the other initially. Later they even out as they reach their final size and shape. Girls, therefore, need to wear a bra, an experience that may be exciting as well as embarrassing in the beginning.

Hair: Soft, curly hair grow in the pubic area, the area between the legs. Hair also appear under the arms and on the legs.

Body shape: Hips become wider and the body begins to deposit fat on the stomach, buttocks, and the legs. This gives the woman's body a more curvaceous shape.

Skin: The skin may get more oily and sweats more. Pimples may appear and are called acne.

Menstruation: Menstrual "periods" begin in most girls between 9 and 16 years of age. During the menstrual period a blood-like fluid flows out of the vagina. This is a monthly discharge and requires a girl to wear some kind of sanitary pad or tampon to absorb this fluid and keep it from soiling the clothes. Pads have adhesive strips and are worn inside the panties. Tampons are placed inside the vagina.

In the beginning the periods are irregular and scanty or heavy. Later they become regular. Most periods last from 3 to 7 days. After the period, there may be a day or two of light bleeding, called spotting. This is normal.

If bleeding occurs regularly between periods, the doctor must be consulted. Menstrual periods do not necessarily limit ones activities like swimming, sports, riding, or gym classes. Exercises help get rid of other discomforts that may be present during the periods. These include:
cramps

bloating

soreness or swelling in the breasts

headaches

sudden mood changes or irritability

depression




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