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You Know You’re In Puberty . . . When . . .

You Know You’re In Puberty When . . . . . . you grow taller and stronger and certain parts of your body grow bigger and you get hair in different places and your voice starts to change and . . . Let’s slow down. (a little excerpt from my book, just for free . . .) One of the first things to know about puberty is: everybody begins it at a different time. Yep, everyone gets to the starting gate at different times and everyone finishes at different times. Just like everyone learned to walk, talk, read, and catch a ball at different times. Some boys start the puberty changes when they are 9, and some boys start the changes when they are 14 or 15. One thing’s for sure though…you can’t skip it. You will definitely go through it. And you know what? IT’S ALL NORMAL. Let me repeat that: IT’S ALL NORMAL. It can feel like a wild ride, sometimes, but IT’S ALL NORMAL. Guess what else? Girls generally start puberty before …

Tips to Ease the Hormonal Roller Coaster Ride

Published by Terri Shearer Trenchard

So, your preteen is on the hormonal roller coaster of adolescent life. He will want to hang on tight, but then again – so will you. In some ways we wish we could stabilize those hormones for them, steady the days – the moments – for them. In my book, main character Bork gives preteens some tips about being on the roller coaster of puberty. Tips like, “Stay ahead of hunger. Don’t get too hungry before stopping for a snack.” Think about it, how many of us become down-right cranky when we’re hungry. It’s worse for your preteens, so encourage them not to skip meals: breakfast, lunch OR dinner. Having two small, but healthy snacks a day will make them feel better. (But you already know that.) Tip #2 – Get physical. Right now, go ahead – get up. Extend those fingers and the rest of your body beyond that video game. Get your body moving like you are a little kid again. Head outdoors. Ride your bike; kick a ball; skateboard. Can’t go outside? …