A recent study published in the journal Development and Psychopathology suggests that growing up in financially disadvantaged ...

Early puberty is becoming more common. Research shows it can change how girls are perceived, treated, and supported as they move through childhood.

Few topics provoke as much concern as the perception that puberty is beginning earlier than ever. While synthetic ...

A 10-year Danish study finds puberty is starting earlier in kids, linking the shift to pregnancy, weight, stress, and genetics.

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A longitudinal study shows that puberty may reprogram children’s epigenetic profiles in ways that ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The awkward “birds and bees” talk might be happening too late for many American kids. A shocking new poll finds that while puberty is starting earlier than ever, with 17% of ...

Most children with autism have a terrible time with change. They like things to stay the same, as they are used to the familiarity of routine. If there are no new things, they don't have to anticipate ...

Parents polled shared a range of approaches and worries in preparing their tweens for this major stage of development. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Most parents agree that talking to their kids about puberty is ...

WE all fear our children are “growing up too fast”. But for Samantha Ashworth that was a reality… Her little girl grew pubic ...