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What to do if i'm curious i have a 12 year old little sister and she is curious about it about:horomones, hair, periods ?
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Educate: Past time that someone in a parental role discuss the facts of puberty with her. Better from this source than friends, media etc. Be nonjudgmental and truthful. The aap has many resources at aap.Org.
Answered 12/19/2013
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