The Care and Keeping of You 1. Valorie Schaefer

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      The Basic Facts

      Taking care of your body is a lifelong job. And

      it’s more important than ever right now, while

      you’re going through big changes.

      The Changes Ahead

      Puberty is a special time of growth and change.

      Everybody goes through it. It begins for most girls

      between the ages of 8 and 13, and it ends when your

      body has reached its adult height and size, around

      ages 15 to 17.

      During puberty you’ll grow up and out, and not all

      parts will grow at the same rate. At times you may

      look and feel like a puppy whose paws are too big

      for its body! You’ll notice changes in your skin, hair,

      breasts, and other parts of your body. And you’ll

      experience new emotions, too. All of these changes

      are caused by hormones, chemicals your body pro-

      duces to change you from a young girl to a woman.

      Are you the shortest girl in

      your class, or do you tower

      above everyone, including the

      boys? All of that could change

      in the very near future!

      Get Informed

      You may be eager for your body to get growing,

      or you may be worried about the changes ahead.

      But the more you know about your body, the less

      surprised you’ll be. So get the facts. Reading СКАЧАТЬ