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Your child has reached the stage of adolescence called puberty. During this stage, your child’s body begins to develop and become sexually mature. This sheet tells you what to expect during this stage of your child’s growth and development.

Your child has reached the stage of adolescence called puberty. During this stage, your child’s body begins to develop and gain sexual maturity. This sheet tells you what to expect during this stage of your child’s growth and development.

Puberty can be a confusing time for both parents and children. Both you and your child may be uncomfortable talking about sex and body changes. Here are some answers to some common questions you may have.

Menstruation can be a confusing and even embarrassing topic for girls and their parents to discuss. But it doesn't have to be. This sheet gives basic facts about periods. It also helps answer common questions a girl might have.

Puberty is the stage of adolescence when your child begins to develop physically into an adult. During puberty, a girl's breasts begin to grow. As the breasts develop, problems like lumps or infections sometimes happen. These problems can be alarming. But they are common and rarely serious.

Learn how to help make your child safe from drug and alcohol use, and what to do if you suspect your child is using.

Here is an immunization schedule for teens based on the latest CDC National Immunization Program recommendations.

Informed consent supports a person's right to make decisions about their own healthcare. It gives them the information needed to understand a specific medical or surgical procedure. They can then decide whether or not to have the procedure. Read on for more details.

Your child is having surgery. Before the surgery, you may need to take your child to the hospital for a pre-op clinical visit. Here is information about what to expect and what to bring to the hospital.