Normal Growth & Development
Your body changes a lot while you're growing up, and everyone's timeline looks a little different - that's completely normal.
You might notice you're taller than your friends one year and shorter the next, or that your body starts changing before or after theirs does. All of that is okay.
Getting enough sleep, eating a mix of foods, and staying active all help your body and brain grow the way they're supposed to.
If something about your body is confusing you or you're worried about a change, it's always okay to talk to a parent, trusted adult, or your doctor about it.
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- Shaving
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- When Can I Shave My Legs or Armpits?
- Why Does Hair Grow on Breasts?
- Your Hair
- Acne
- All About Puberty
- Boys and Puberty
- Braces
- Breasts and Bras
- Feeling Too Tall or Too Short
- For Boys: Trouble "Down There"
- Getting Your Period at School
- I'm Growing Up - But Am I Normal?
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- Puberty & Reproductive System Glossary
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- Your Changing Body: Answers for Boys With Autism
- Your Changing Body: Answers for Girls With Autism
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- How Do I Tell My Parents I Need to Get Some Pads in Case My Period Starts?
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- Pads and Tampons
- Period Cramps
- Should I Use Scented or Unscented Pads and Tampons?
- Video: Am I Normal? (Girls and Puberty)
- What if Everything Goes Wrong When You Get Your First Period?
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- What Is a Period?
- When Will I Get My Period?
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