Should we be worried about early puberty?, Health & wellbeing
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#x3C;p>Why are girls now regularly starting puberty aged eight and nine? And how easy is it to cope at primary school? Joanna Moorhead reports</p>
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Talking with children about puberty - Mayo Clinic Health System
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Can Early Puberty Affect Your Teen's Mental Health? Here's How!
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Should we be worried about early puberty?
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What to Know About Puberty Starting Earlier
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