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Girls Growing Up Too Fast

by FamilyEducation Staff

Though most girls still get their periods at age 12 or 13, recent studies show a trend toward an earlier onset of puberty. What's the "right" age for girls to begin puberty? And how can you help your daughter deal with the psychological and physical changes? Read what our experts have to say.

1. My daughter is only seven and seems to be starting puberty already. Should I be worried?
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2. My eight-year-old daughter's breasts are developing. Is this normal?
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3. New research shows that a father's presence in the home can affect when girls enter puberty.
Find out more...

4. When should my daughter have her first gynecological exam?
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5. At what point do "developing" girls need to start wearing bras?
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6. When do children develop an attraction to the opposite sex?
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7. How can women raised on Our Bodies, Our Selves now be rearing girls obsessed with fashion and makeup?
Our Daughters: Too Sexy, Too Soon?

8. Here's what you can expect during your child's three stages of adolescence.
Normal Adolescent Development

9. Are you sharing your home with a child in the throes of puberty? Here's help for both of you.
Helping Your Children Through Puberty

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