Puberty

Puberty is another word for your body and feelings changing.  There is no particular age when this will happen as we are all different.  You should have many opportunities in school and with your carers to chat about changes as they happen.  You and your friends may worry sometimes about how your body starts changing, for example, growing hair in places it hasn’t grown before or whether you are developing at the same time as your friends.  There are some good websites to check out if you would like some more information.  Try this link to channelmogo...www.channelmogo.com

or use the help lines shown in the ‘Helplines’ section of this website.

Although you may feel embarrassed about talking to carers/teachers and any other adults you trust, they probably feel just awkward as you so try having a chat with them when you are out for a walk or in the care, so you both have something else to concentrate on!