It’s a natural part of aging, but talking about puberty with your child can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Puberty, a time in life when a person becomes sexually mature, typically happens for boys ...

Puberty in boys usually starts between the ages of 9 and 14 and follows a predictable pattern of physical changes. Parents can help their children navigate these changes by maintaining open ...

Most parents agree that talking to their kids about puberty is important—but when and how to start the conversation is often less clear, a new national poll suggests. Among the most common challenges ...

When my oldest child turned 11, I figured it was time to talk birds and bees and bodily changes, and purchased a couple of books that friends had recommended. When I tried to read the books with her, ...

According to a study published in Pediatrics, boys are entering puberty six months to two years earlier than they did in past studies. It's been known for a while that girls start puberty earlier than ...

My eldest daughter, Astrid, turned nine this spring. One of my gifts to her was a washbag, beautifully embroidered with her name (I can’t claim credit for the embroidery). Inside was her first ...