Most parents agree that talking to their kids about puberty is important—but when and how to start the conversation is often less clear, a new national poll suggests. Among the most common challenges ...

New research shows girls are entering puberty earlier, with some as young as eight, whereas, previously, average onset was 10 ...

According to medical research, the age of initial pubertal changes has been going down almost everywhere in the last three decades .

Puberty is one of the most important stages of physical and emotional development in a child’s life—but for many families, it can be an awkward or confusing topic to approach. With children today ...

Learn about the significant impacts of delayed puberty on children's growth, development, and emotional well-being, and the ...

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“Any adult who thinks the kid in their life is going into puberty and they have a question or a concern, reach out to a health care provider,” Natterson said . The pediatrician will talk to your child ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The age when girls hit puberty has been falling at an alarming rate for decades, and scientists have struggled to explain why. New ...