Please share an interesting fact about dealing with precocious puberty.

Treating: Treating puberty that occurs too early will allow a child to grow to their full adult height.

Ignore: Hormones come at different ages: understand that these can cause physical and psychological changes.

Precocious: Precocious puberty is 10x more common in girls than boys. Defined as true puberty onset before age 8.

Kids: Kids who develop early tend to be more popular, even though they may feel self conscious.

Precocious: Precocious Puberty in boys is sexual development before 9 years of age.

Ignore: Over the past decade, signs of puberty are occurring earlier, and earlier.

Ignore: It's very important to reinforce your child's positive self-image and be nurturing and supportive.

Ignore: Obesity in girls can trigger early puberty because fat cells produce estrogen.

Ignore: Early puberty can lead to early closure of growth plates and short stature. Get a bone age X-ray.

Ignore: Precocious kids need a safe kid friendly environment. even though they look older, especially girls.

Ignore: Take your child to the pediatrician and let her/him explain everything to you and your child.

Ignore: Visit doctor early to check for medical issues. Encourage open talks with child about their body.