The new puberty how to navigate early development in today's girls
"The coming-of-age experience has changed dramatically, with girls maturing sooner than ever. But what happens when a girl has the body of a 13-year-old and the brain of an 8-year-old? Contrary to popular wisdom, early puberty is not merely a reflection of physical changes--it's deeply psy...
| Main Authors: | Greenspan, Louise (Author), Deardorff, Julianna (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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[Emmaus, Pennsylvania] :
Rodale,
[2014]
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction: Welcome to the new puberty : is she entering puberty early?
- Pt. 1: The causes of early puberty. Move over, Judy Blume : how we define puberty today ; Going on 17 : the potential repercussions of early puberty ; Nature versus nurture : an in-depth look at puberty prompters
- Pt. 2: Strategies to help growing girls thrive. Is treatment necessary? : how to know when to medically intervene ; How to manage environmental risks : practicing the precautionary principle ; Lifestyle matters : establishing healthy habits ; "What is she thinking?" : inside the brain of a developing girl ; Don't have "the talk," start the conversation : building emotional closeness.