Puberty & Growing Up (for Kids) | Nemours KidsHealth
Puberty & Growing Up. For info about your changing body and mind and the kinds of issues that older kids face, this is the place.
I'm Growing Up - But Am I Normal? (for Kids) - KidsHealth
On average, kids grow about 2 inches (6 centimeters) a year between age 3 and when they start puberty (when your body starts changing and becoming more grown up). Your doctor will know how your growth has been going over the years.
Your Child's Growth (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
Explain that some kids grow and develop at different rates — and late bloomers usually catch up eventually. Kids have many questions about growth, from why their teeth fall out to tough or embarrassing topics like breast development or sweating.
All About Puberty (for Kids) | Nemours KidsHealth
When you go through puberty, it might seem like your sleeves are always getting shorter and your pants are creeping up your legs. That's because you're having a growth spurt that lasts for about 2 to 3 years. When that growth spurt is at its peak, some kids grow 4 or more inches (10 or more centimeters) in a year!
Boys and Puberty (for Kids) | Nemours KidsHealth
There are lots of them, including your body growing bigger, your voice changing, and hair sprouting everywhere. Most boys begin puberty between the ages of 9 and 14. But puberty starts when the body is ready. Everyone grows at their own pace. Here are some common questions about boys and puberty.
Normal Growth for 6- to 12-Year-Olds (for Parents) - KidsHealth
As kids grow from grade-schoolers to preteens, there continues to be a wide range of "normal" regarding height, weight, and shape. Kids tend to get taller at a pretty steady pace, growing about 2.5 inches (6 to 7 centimeters) each year.
Growing Pains (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
Growing pains are leg pains and soreness that happen to children at night. Growing pains usually start when kids are 3–12 years old. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Growing Pains? Most kids with growing pains have pain in their thighs, calves, …
Growth & Development (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
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Feeling Too Tall or Too Short (for Kids) | Nemours KidsHealth
It might be girls feeling too tall and boys feeling too short. But some really tall boys might not like all that height and some shorter girls might get tired of all the jokes or of feeling like they're staying little while their friends are growing up.
Talking to Your Child About Puberty (for Parents) - KidsHealth
Talk to your kids about the changes their bodies will go through as they grow. Some girls start puberty at 8 years old, and some boys do by 9. So you may need to start these talks earlier than you think. Discuss the physical and emotional changes that come with puberty before they begin.