Understanding Puberty (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBFor a male, the physical changes of puberty usually start with the testicles getting bigger. Dark, coarse, curly hair will sprout just above the penis and on the scrotum. The penis and testes will get larger, and erections happen more often. Ejaculation — the release of sperm-containing semen —also happens.
Parents (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBThere are ways to help yourself through stressful moments. If you feel depressed or alone, talking to a parent is a good place to start. Nemours KidsHealth partnered with the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health to bring parents practical ideas for feeding their families.
Sex (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBSex. en español: Sexo. See answers to some common questions about sex and sexuality. A Friend Keeps Asking Me to Do Sexual Stuff. How Do I Make Him Stop? Can a Doctor Tell During Your Pelvic Exam if You've Had Sex? Can a Doctor Tell if You've Been Masturbating? Can Fingering or Oral Sex Cause an Infection?
Video: Am I Normal? (Girls and Puberty) (for Kids) - KidsHealth
WEBGirls have lots of questions about the body changes of puberty, especially about breasts and first periods. Watch this video to get some answers!
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Is My Penis Normal? (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBThe penis grows the most during puberty. Some boys start puberty around 9 and others don't start until they are 15. Usually by the end of puberty, a guy's penis has reached its expected size. Puberty usually ends about 4 years after it starts, so this is usually around age 13–19. In addition to size, guys also wonder about how their penis looks.
Pica (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBPica is often seen in kids living in poverty, or in those who've been abused or neglected. Most cases of pica happen in young children and pregnant women. It's normal for kids up to 2 years old to put things in their mouth. So the behavior isn't usually considered a disorder unless a child is older than 2. Pica usually improves as kids get older.
Is It Normal to Masturbate? (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBRumors about masturbation causing health problems aren’t true. Masturbation will not: stunt your growth. cause diseases or mental problems. harm your eyesight. affect periods or stop you from having kids in the future. give you a sexually transmitted disease (STD) People often think of masturbation as a private topic.
Talking to Your Child About Puberty (for Parents) - KidsHealth
WEBTalking about puberty isn’t a one-time conversation. Talk to your kids about the changes their bodies will go through as they grow. Some girls start puberty at 8 years old, and some boys do by 9. So you may need to start these talks earlier than you think. Discuss the physical and emotional changes that come with puberty before they begin.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (for Parents) - KidsHealth
WEBThe coxsackievirus causes most HFM infections. HFM is contagious and easily spreads through contact with unwashed hands, feces (poop), saliva (spit), mucus from the nose, or fluid from the blisters. Kids under age 7 are most at risk for HFM. Infections are common in childcare centers, preschools, schools, summer camps, and other places where ...