pltd+strategies

Coping with Puberty

Everyone goes through puberty, but it doesn't always happen to everyone at the same time. Girls tend to go through puberty earlier than boys, but sometimes puberty doesn't follow the rules. If you are concerned, talk to your parents and your doctor about what's normal for you. Don't deal with puberty by yourself. It's important to know what is going on with your body. If you're too embarrassed to ask questions, consider getting advice online or from a book at the library. Don't learn about puberty from your friends. They don't have the experience or knowledge to answer your questions.

Puberty can be especially hard for some teens because of either how late they start puberty or how early they start puberty. Don't worry everybody will go through puberty at one stage. To cope with all these changes try:
 * Talk to a trusted adult about it, make sure you choose someone you feel comfortable with.
 * Getting information on how your body is changing off books, internet or asking older people, eduacating yourself might help you realize that there's nothing wrong with you. It's just part of puberty.
 * Be prepared for mean comments from friends and peers, the best thing to do is to ignore these comments.
 * Be proactive, this means, keeping a more careful lookout of personal hygiene.
 * Expect big changes this means a lot of growing and weight gain. You should try to eat a healthy diet, but don't starve yourself, your body needs fuel so it can grow and mature.
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