Puberty Information & Advice

Thomas Evans, 25, died fighting for the terrorist group al-Shabaab during a gun battle with Kenyan troops in June.

The making of men: It's all about belonging

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Why I'm considering giving my eight-year-old daughter puberty blockers

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Help, puberty is turning my children (and me) into monsters

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Bottomless pit: One description of a teenage boy going through puberty.

How to tell when your son has hit puberty

The transition of your baby-faced angelic son into a teenager can be a challenging time, especially when you’ve never had to deal with the hormones that can descend upon your home like a cyclone.

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How to tell when your daughter is going through puberty

Are you worried about knowing how to tell when your sweet fairy-loving princess reaches puberty? Are you having trouble finding out because said ‘princess’ is locked up in her room?

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What the declining age of puberty tell us

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Why your daughter needs to know about her period

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Her only crime is being on the precipice of puberty.

Dear men, it's not OK to comment on a pre-teen girl's looks

She is 10 years old. How dare he sexualise my daughter, says Tracey Spicer.

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12-year-old Brooke's mum threw her a first "period party" - complete with cake.

Mum throws a 'first period party' for her daughter - complete with guests and cake

Cast your mind back to the moment you got your first period. It's likely you'll remember an array of feelings - excitement, embarrassment, confusion.

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Study finds kids given alcohol by parents less likely to binge drink

Children who obtain alcohol from people other than their parents are three times more likely to binge drink by 15 or 16, compared to those given a drink by their parents, a major new study has found

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It's about listening to yourself and figuring out what you need in each moment.

Tips for teaching daughters about body kindness

Most parents want to raise strong girls who feel good about their bodies and don't obsess about being thin. But how?

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Dad hilariously narrates his teen's "every day" makeup routine.

Dad narrates teen daughter's makeup video - and it's hilarious

A dad has narrated his teen daughter's YouTube makeup video - and the hilarious result has gone viral.

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Tammin Sursok has penned an emotional letter to her 13-year-old self.

Tammin Sursok pens powerful letter to her overweight 13-year-old-self

Actress and entrepreneur Tammin Sursok has penned a powerful letter to her 13-year-old self, which shines a light on the struggles of overweight teenagers.

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It is believed about 43 per cent of online porn users start between the ages of 11 and 13.

Porn ruins sex for teens and beyond

Why aren't we outraged by our children having 24/7 easy access to degrading content? t's not good enough to say adults can choose. These are kids and what they learn as acceptable they carry through life and relationships.