Before giving them a razor, show them how to use it properly and avoid skin irritation and cuts, which can become infected. Some tips:. Shaving dry skin can scratch and irritate it. It may be easiest to shave in the shower or bathtub when the skin is already wet.
Shaving gel, lotion, or cream acts as a buffer on the skin and can help avoid cuts. Use light pressure. Pressing too hard on the razor could shave off some of the skin. Use extra care around the knees and ankles to avoid nicking the skin. Replace the razor or its blade often. A dull blade is more likely to tug, scrape and irritate the skin. Don't share razors. Sharing a razor can spread bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and cause skin infections.
Electric razors. Some electric razors are designed specifically for girls. These may be less likely to cut the skin, although they can still cause irritation.
Some girls experience a small to moderate amount of clear or white vaginal discharge that starts about months before their first period. This is a normal response to growing amounts of the hormone estrogen in the body. While timelines can vary, most girls get their first period within 2 — 3 years after the development of breast buds.
The average age for girls to get their first period in the United States is around age It's important to emphasize that periods are a normal part of growing up.
Young girls should know that it's okay to talk about periods and ask questions about them. Some young people may have anxiety about how to handle their first period, given that it can happen unexpectedly. Providing supplies pads, tampons, and pantiliners for your child's locker or backpack and reviewing resources at school, including the school nurse, can help alleviate this worry.
While some people will have periods once a month, periods may be irregular in the first few years as the body adapts to rapid physiological changes. Also, normal cycles of periods can be as short as 21 days or as long as 35… so even people with regular cycles might not have a period every single month!
Abdominal cramping or pain with periods is also common. For most people, ibuprofen or naproxen used as needed are the best medicines to help with period cramps. If menstrual cramps are severe or causing your child to miss school, talk to your pediatrician about other options. Most girls have their growth spurt at a younger age than boys do. The fastest rate of height growth usually occurs in girls between when breast buds start to develop and about 6 months before they get their period.
Once a girl has had her first period, her growth has already started to slow down. Most girls grow another inches after getting their period, but increased height beyond that is less common. Many young people develop acne during puberty. This can be related to changes in hormone levels during this time. With more oil and sweat being made by the skin, girls this age may start wanting to shower or shampoo their hair more often.
When GnRH travels to the pituitary gland a small gland under the brain that produces hormones that control other glands throughout the body , it releases two more puberty hormones — luteinizing hormone LH and follicle-stimulating hormone FSH.
At about the same time, the adrenal glands of both boys and girls begin to produce a group of hormones called adrenal androgens. These hormones stimulate the growth of pubic and underarm hair in both sexes. The physical changes of puberty for a boy usually start with enlargement of the testicles and sprouting of pubic hair, followed by a growth spurt between ages 10 and 16 — on average 1 to 2 years later than when girls start. His arms, legs, hands, and feet also grow faster than the rest of his body.
His body shape will begin to change as his shoulders broaden and he gains weight and muscle. A boy may become concerned if he notices tenderness or swelling under his nipples. But it usually disappears within 6 months or so. And that first crack in the voice is a sign that his voice is changing and will become deeper. Dark, coarse, curly hair will also sprout just above his penis and on his scrotum, and later under his arms and in the beard area.
His penis and testes will get larger, and erections, which a boy begins experiencing as an infant, will become more frequent.
Ejaculation — the release of sperm-containing semen — will also occur. Many boys become concerned about their penis size. A boy may need reassurance, particularly if he tends to be a later developer and he compares himself with boys who are further along in puberty. If a boy is circumcised, he may also have questions about the skin that covers the tip of an uncircumcised penis. Puberty generally starts earlier for girls, some time between 8 and 13 years of age.
For most girls, the first evidence of puberty is breast development, but it can be the growth of pubic hair. As her breasts start to grow, a girl will initially have small, firm, tender lumps called buds under one or both nipples; the breast tissue will get larger and become less firm in texture over the next year or two. The blood flow is usually heavier in the first day or two and your period may last up to 7 days.
Period blood can vary from bright to dark red, but this is normal. Irregular periods are also normal in the first 3 years but if your periods are more than 3 months apart, talk to an adult you trust and make an appointment with your doctor. The doctor can check that there are no health problems that are interfering with your cycle.
During your menstrual cycle when you are not bleeding, the cervix produces other secretions that may be clear or creamy-coloured. This fluid will also be discharged through your vagina and you may notice it on your underwear. In the days before your period , you may begin to feel physically bloated or have a bigger appetite.
You may also have sore muscles and joints, stomach pain and tiredness. Mentally, you may feel anxious or have a lower mood and feelings of loneliness. This is called premenstrual syndrome PMS and describes the physical and emotional symptoms that you may experience in the lead up to menstruation. During puberty, your body produces different levels of the hormones that affect the glands which control the oil on your skin. Pimples or acne are caused by overactive glands in skin, and you may notice you get more pimples as you go through puberty.
Try to avoid touching the pimples since this can make them worse or lead to scarring. If you are worried about your skin, speak to your doctor about the treatments available to you. As you get older, you may take more notice of how you look. During puberty you may feel especially self-conscious and compare yourself to others around you.
Look at your friends and family — they all look different from each other and everyone comes in different shapes and sizes. As you mature, you may want greater independence from your family and have more interest in hanging out with your friends. You may want to spend time with mixed gender groups and may even want a romantic relationship.
If you are a parent of a teen, you may notice they are seeking independence from you as they go through puberty. This is very normal, and you can encourage them to take safe and supported steps to independence. If you are a parent or carer of a teenage girl, you may find that talking to her is not easy.
However it is important to share knowledge about what is going to happen to her body before she has her first period. Surgery can be stressful, whether your child will be going home the same day or will need to stay in the hospital for a few days. Pediatric surgeon Raquel Gonzalez, M. Search for:. General News. Preparing Yourself and Your Child for Surgery Posted on Nov 08, in General News Surgery can be stressful, whether your child will be going home the same day or will need to stay in the hospital for a few days.
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