Puberty

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What's going on in my brain?

If you could see inside your brain you’d be faced with at a tricky rewiring that kind of looks like a bowl of spaghetti. At any point between the ages of 11 and 27 (yep!) there are lots of changes happening in there. These often spark emotions that are hard to handle and behaviour you can’t seem to control.
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How to handle puberty

You got out of bed on the wrong side. You’re on the heaviest day of your period. Oh, and the forecast is rain all week. You can’t change the weather, but we’ve got some great tips to help you feel better whatever the time of month.
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Talking to your daughter about puberty

We’ve all been there, yet most of us could do with some advice on how to help our daughters through puberty. From raging hormones to budding breasts, here’s how to talk, support and guide her through the highs and lows.
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How hormones affect you

Hormones get blamed for an awful lot, but what are they exactly?
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How puberty changes your body

Around the time your periods start, your body goes through a whole load of changes. Collectively, these are known as puberty.

I sometimes feel as though there are two people inside me. Can this really be true? I’m 15 years old and confused.
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