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In an inclusive guide for pre-teens going through puberty, girls, boys and nonbinary youth are shown navigating topics from feelings to body parts to puberty gear.

A new puberty guide for kids aims to replace anxiety with self-confidence

Apr 23, 2022
Talking about testes and menses can be super awkward for any kid. A new book tries to take the embarrassment out of growing up – and be inclusive of every body.
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A drug implant was prescribed for an active 8-year-old girl diagnosed with central precocious puberty. The price of one option was thousands of dollars less than the other.

Hormone Blocker Sticker Shock: Kids Drug Costs 8 Times More Than One For Adults

Feb 24, 2020
Two nearly identical drug implants have very different prices. The one for kids has a list price of $37,300. For adults, it's $4,400. A dad fought for his daughter to be able to get the cheaper drug.
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How To Help A Kid Survive Early Puberty

May 16, 2019
Around 15% of girls begin menstruation by age 7. The challenges of puberty can rock anybody, but being the first of your friends to go through it can be especially stressful. Good parenting helps.
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Sometime between grade school and grad school, the brain's information highways get remapped in a way that dramatically boosts self-control.

As Brains Mature, More Robust Information Networks Boost Self-Control

May 26, 2017
Sometime between grade school and grad school, the brain's information highways get remapped in a way that dramatically reins in impulsive behavior.
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