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Puberty information for parents & caregivers

During puberty, your child goes through major emotional and physical changes.

It's important to talk to your children about puberty. Try to start talking to them before signs of puberty develop so they know what to expect ahead of time.

The following pages have information about puberty and how to talk to your children.

  HealthInfo recommends the following pages

• Family Planning
  • Talking to children

    This article discusses why you should talk to your children about sex and sexuality.

  • Body image, media, and sexuality

    Information about the media and body image, and how it affects self-image.

• Raising Children Network (Australia)
  • Understanding puberty

    This article covers what to expect when your child hits puberty, and how to help.

  • Your child's changing body

    This article explains the physical and mental changes that occur during puberty.

Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed May 2017.

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