What should I do during puberty?
What else should I do?
- Puberty can cause you to have lots of different feelings and emotions. Talk to people you trust, including your parents who have been through this before.
- Stay away from alcohol, drugs and tobacco.
- Talk to someone you trust about healthy relationships and attractions.
- Use social media safely.
What are 3 tips to help you deal with puberty?
If you’re just starting puberty, here’s how to get ready for all those changes that are going to happen to your body.
- Talk to an adult.
- Become a period expert.
- Go bra shopping.
- Talk to your doctor.
- Be choosy about your friends.
- Think positive.
What is your best piece of advice for surviving puberty?
But if I could go back, here’s some advice I’d give to my 13-year-old self to better navigate puberty:
- Welcome the changes in your body. The changes occurring in your body are healthy, so don’t fight them.
- Know that things pass.
- Stop fixating on dudes.
- Don’t pick at yourself.
- Music helps.
- Keep a journal.
How can you make yourself healthy in times of puberty stage?
Physical health: Taking care of your body
- Exercise regularly. Teens should be physically active at least 60 minutes of every day.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Get enough sleep.
- Keep up with vaccinations.
- Brush and floss your teeth.
- Wear sunscreen.
- Don’t listen to loud music.
Is my 10 year old going through puberty?
The average age for girls to begin puberty is 11, while for boys the average age is 12. But it’s different for everyone, so don’t worry if your child reaches puberty before or after their friends. It’s completely normal for puberty to begin at any point from the ages of 8 to 14. The process can take up to 4 years.