Emotional Changes
What are mood swings?
Mood swings are changes of moods/emotions really quickly.
What happens when you friends influence your behaviour?
They could influence you to do wrong things, or right.
Do girls and boys have the same effects during Puberty?
No they don’t, Girls start to grow breasts while boys testicles grow, girls get periods and boys get random erections, boys get deeper voices and grow an Adam’s Apple, and girls hips widen.
What is the strategy to overcome peer influence?
The social change is Increased Peer Influence, and a strategy to overcome it, is think about what you’re doing beforehand, and if your friends push you to do it, say no and explain why.
what are some strategies girls can use when they're on their periods?
with periods, you could use tampons, pads or period undies.
What can you do to help with sensitivity?
You can ask others to speak gently, or/and try not to take things to heart.
What social changes do you go through during puberty?
Your friendships may change, you want to make your own choices more often, you start to get interests in dating, you have/get more concerns about how you look to others(what others think about you), you start to build emotional connections with others.
Do girls and boys have growth spurt’s at the same time?
No, girls get their growth spurt at around 10-14, while boys get theirs at 12-15.
What is a strategy to help overcome wanting more independence?
Wanting more Independence, You could talk to your parents about it, and listen to what your parents have to say, and think about why they don’t want you to (if they don’t) and use their answers as advice.
what are some strategies girl can use for their body odor?
body hair, you could shave and prevent most body odor,
What can you do to help find out who you are?
You can try out different clothing styles, you can also cut and/or dye your hair to see what suits you best.
Why do you start caring about what others think about you?
Because you want to be accepted by others and fit in. You also may want to feel good about yourself and take others advice.
Do boys and girls have the same hormones?
No, boys hormone is Testosterone, and girls hormone is Oestrogen.
What is a strategy to help girls overcome the physical changes of puberty?
For girls, with breast development, you could use bra’s, sports bra’s or non padded bra’s, for growth spurt and body growth, you could get larger clothes.
How do mood swings effect our everyday life?
People might think you're being rude, and you could get upset about that.
How do changes in your social life effect you?
They can effect you emotionally and physically. They can also effect your behaviour around others.
What is a way both girls and boys can use to take care of body odor?
Wash clothes, wear clean clothes and shower daily.
What are some strategies to help boys overcome the physical changes in puberty?
for growth spurts, bigger clothing, for body odor, deodorant.
If you feel insecure, what could you do?
You could ask family and friends for advice, or figure it out yourself.
How does figuring out who you are effect your identity?
Your identity might start to change, and effect how you look or act around others and yourself.
What is a way both girls and boys can use to take care of acne?
Wash face daily, skin care products and see a dermatologist(doctor).
what are some strategies to help with stress during puberty?
you could take things slow, and think about doing one thing at a time.