Please share an interesting fact about dealing with puberty for girls.

Puberty: Puberty is hard enough if a child is "in" the correct gender. Transgender pre-teens need extra help.

Ignore: It will often take about 3 years from the onset of breast buds and pubic hair until periods start.

Ignore: The average age for starting menstruation is still 12, just as it was a generation ago.

Ignore: There is a rapid increase in height the year before a girl starts to menstruate.

Ignore: Girls usually start their period after a growth spurt then only grow 2 " after the first period.

Ignore: Everyone develops on their own different timeline. Be patient and enjoy the ride.

What2Expect:: Breast development, an early sign of puberty in girls, can start before age 9 or later.

What2Expect:: Hair on the arms, legs, in armpits, and around your pubic area starts early in puberty.

What2Expect:: What2Expect: 1st menstrual period usually happens Btween ages 12 -13, but can start earlier or later.

Due: Due 2 surges in hormones, many girls feel moodiness, especially right B4 their periods, i.e. PMS.

PMS: PMS may cause: Irritability Difficulty sleeping Fluid retention Anxiety Food cravings.

What2Expect:: What2Expect: Once your period starts, the PMS symptoms usually disappear.

Some: Some girls have low self-esteem & feel bad about body image if they hit puberty B4 their friends.

Some: Some girls feel self conscious & embarrassed if they enter puberty later than their friends.

Ignore: Use clear language. Don't make fun of your child's questions. Teach her to love herself!

Ignore: Your life as a parent may be about to get a lot more interesting (euphemism for "challenging"?).

Ignore: Keep your teenager well informed. Puberty can be a scary event if you do not know what's coming.