JNJWAT+Coping+Stratergies

HOME When you start seeing and feelings changes in your body it can be a little scary at first but the best way to understand what going on with your body is to remind yourself that puberty is not a big deal it’s a natural occurrence everyone goes through this stage of development. Also your parents are on your side so if you need to ask questions about what your feeling or experiencing then your parents are the ones who love you and are willing to teach no matter how silly the question. You bought the most adorable, cuddly, sweet cockatiel you’ve ever seen. It loves you unconditionally. It snuggles up to your shoulder, begs for head scratches and follows you around the house. Six months later you’re thinking of renaming it "Jaws." It fiercely bites you when you try to take it out of the cage. It asks for a head scratch and then immediately pecks at you   · **Talk to a trusted adult about puberty ** · **Make a list of certain problems that you are worried about for your trusted adult ** · **Develop coping strategies. Boys can fend off wet dream messiness by having a box of tissues or a hand towel near their bed. Girls should consider being fitted for a bra before their breasts start **growing in noticeably and should always have sanitary supplies **available.** · Prepare for unpleasant comments in class or at school · Educate yourself on the serious changes during puberty · Show patience and be extra loving · If you’re a parent talk to him about the changes he or her is going through · Respect your teen and their space ( parent)  []
 * COPING WITH CHANGES IN PUBERTY  **
 * This is an example of what might if happened to you: e.g **
 *  WAYS TO COPE: **
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