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__ Parents!! __ //HOW DO I DEAL WITH MY CHILDS ADOLESCENCES?//

Your doctor can convince you that it’s quite normal. Reassurance from a professional does a lot to calm fears and settle nerves. Do not hesitate to ask questions, even if they may seem petty. There is no such thing as a silly or petty question, especially as it pertains to the mystery of puberty. Communication is key. Communicate with your child about everything that he/she is experiencing, and let him know that you love him/her. Communicate with your spouse about your child’s changing behavior. Communicate with other parents of a child going through puberty. You will soon find that you are not the only parent of a child going through puberty. Seek out parents of your child’s friends. Chances are very high that they are experiencing the same odd behaviors. One of the most severe symptoms of puberty is a complete lack of organization, coupled with a crippling loss of memory. Help your child out by purchasing a large, pocketed folder in which to organize assignments and homework for different classes. A second locker shelf also makes life easier by providing extra storage space. Take some time out of your busy lives and have some lesiure time with you child. This will help you reconnect with your child. This may seem like strange advice, a strong parental unit makes for a strong force to survive puberty together. Plus, it will remind you why you wanted to procreate in the first place.
 * 1) Talk To Your Doctor.[[image:http://z.about.com/d/cancer/1/0/1/3/Marcin-_Balcerzak.jpg width="259" height="167" align="right"]]**
 * 2) Communicate.**
 * 3) Talk to other Parents**
 * 4) Find new ways for Organization**
 * 5) Go Out for a 1-on-1 Outing with Your Child**
 * 6) Rekindle Romance with Your Spouse**

__Boys & Girls!__ //__Breast Development__// This is the first sign of puberty in girls. Usually, breasts start to develop as small, tender bumps under one or both nipples that will get bigger over the next few years. It is not unusual for one breast to be larger than the other. Sometimes young girls in who's breasts start to develop relatively early, may feel embarrassed and self-conscious. Wearing loose-fitting clothing that "hide" her early breast development. A "training bra" may be used if she needs one. It is also no myth, Boys can develop breasts also. THERE IS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT! Boys will soon find that they will go away towards the end of puberty. In the mean time, loose shirts can hide them. If necessary, boys can also buy male-bra's. //__Body Size__// During puberty, significant growth occurs too usually peaking about two years after the beginning of puberty. Arms, legs, hands, and feet may grow faster than the rest of the body. Until the rest of his body catches up, the developing adolescent may feel a little different than usual. In junior high school, girls are often taller than boys, but with time, boys catch up and usually surpass girls in terms of height. Boys who are becoming self-concious of their "fat packs" they are carrying are suggested to where loose clothing. //__Skin__// Girls & Boys can become very self-concious about their skin, especially around the facial

area. It is extemely normal for both Boys & Girls to develop pimples and acne around they

face, Sometimes the pimples and acne occur around the stomach and the back. This

usually due to sweating and all problems with be gone very quickly. There are special face-

cleaners such as cetaphil that can help remove pimples. If pimples and acne are becoming a

major problem, there as special prescription drugs that you can get from your pharmacy. And remember, DONT POP!

//__ Periods (Menstruation) __//

Most females menstruate about every 28 days and the period will last for approximately 3 to 7 days. This may vary from month to month. During the first year or two, a girl’s period may be quite irregular. It is difficult to tell exactly when a girl’s first period will start. Before it happens most girls will experience increased vaginal discharge and other signs of physical development. As soon as the beginning of puberty is obvious she should keep a supply of pads and a change of pants in her school bag. Encourage her to practice wearing a pad before her periods begin. There is no physical reason why a young girl cannot use tampons. However, using pads for the first few times at least will allow her to become familiar with the amount of blood loss. If she does choose to use tampons, it is important for her to use pads overnight to reduce the risk of toxic __shock syndrome__. Read the directions in the pack of tampons with her and encourage her to follow that advice.