Physical changes
Do boys produce estrogen during puberty?
Yes, boys do produce small amounts of estrogen during puberty, as it is involved in regulating various bodily functions, including bone growth and brain activity.
True or False: Romantic interests start to increase during adolescence?
True
Do you start to feel more happy or anxious during puberty?
yes adolescents feel more new emotions including happiness and anxiousness’.
Why is it important to set boundaries during puberty?
Setting boundaries for yourself can help alot with where you go, who you trust, and who you hang out with, these boundaries help a lot to see if your hanging out with the right crowed. Parents will also set boundaries, These will be important to follow
what are some good ways to eat healthily during puberty?
try and find a balanced diet that suits your needs, make sure it has plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and plenty of proteins, this will help your body grow properly and and stay healthy during puberty
Do both males and females experience erections?
no only males, as they involve the male reproductive system, where increased blood flow to the private area
How do social changes affect the values of others?
By our values changing it helps us figure out what we thing is right or wrong.
Do your feelings change quickly during puberty?
Yes they change fast, these are called mood swings where your emotions go by really fast
How should you eat during puberty to support your physical and emotional changes?
By making sure your eating well, will ensure a better growth for your body, eating will be of great use during puberty
what should you do to take care of your skin during puberty?
to care for your skin you should wash your face twice a day with a gentle and skin friendly cleanser, make sure your skin is moisturised, and use sunscreen to protect your skin from damage in the sun.
What is the earliest age puberty can start?
Puberty can start as early as 8 years old, though it typically begins between 9 and 14, as the body undergoes hormonal changes that cause physical and emotional development.
What strategies can help adolescents cope with social changes during puberty?
set examples of healthy relationships, get to know your friends properly before actually trusting them, encourage yourself to participate in activities.
True or False: You worry more about your appearance during puberty?
true, from knowledge most adolescents tend to care more about their appearance.
What should you do if you feel lonely or distant from other people?
If you feel lonely, it'd be best to reach out to your friends or join a school activity, or an afterschool club, where you can meet newer people. This can help you feel more connected and included with others
what are some ways to stay hydrated?
drink lots of water throughout the day, especially when your active ; carrying a waterbottle can be useful and can remind you, that you need to stay hydrated
What does the term "adolescent" mean?
Adolescence is a stage of life in which a child grows up and matures, getting more features and emotions which let them progress in life.
Who should you talk to about changes in your friendships during puberty, and when is it a good time to start addressing these changes?
your parents or a trusted adult
True or False: You start to feel attraction to other people during puberty?
yes you would start to feel more romantically to other people.
what should you do when you feel more sensitive, and it's effecting your relationships with other people?
if you feel more sensitive then usual, you should try and talk to your friends and discuss about how your feeling, they might understand and try and help you feel less sensitive
why is it important to practice good hygiene during puberty?
practicing good hygiene for example, Regular showers every day, brushing your teeth atleast twice a day, and washing your hands can help you to feel fresh and healthy, and prevents body odor from producing and illness
How do hormones affect the body, brain and feelings?
Hormones can be thought of as a chemical reaction in the brain, hormones can communicate with the body by heading towards their target blood cell to bring about a particular change within the human body.
How do your relationships and interactions with others change during puberty?
it can range between supportive and distant, but most tend to be distant
Do adolescence feel more sensitive to other people's comments during puberty?
adolescents tend to start to feel more sensitive and more emotional especially to other peoples comments, so yes you would start to feel extra sensitive to other peoples comments
How can you cope when you have a crush, and it makes you feel more nervous?
to cope with crush related nerves, you should remind yourself that its normal to feel these things, and that you shouldn't be nervous about it, if its possible you should try to let your crush know, or just be yourself around them and not focus on impressing them.
how can you take care of your emotional health during puberty?
taking care of your emotional health can mean that you recognise what you are feeling, talking to a trusted person when your upset, or feeling down, can prove to be useful and help you find solutions to your problems