Puberty

Puberty is a time in your life when your body changes from a child with adults. These changes are caused by substances in the body called hormones. Because there are so many changes during puberty, your body may feel like you are out of control. In time, you will balance your hormones and your body will follow.

Not just your body changing, but your emotions change too. How do you think and feel about yourself, family and your friends, and the whole world, may appear different. When you go through puberty, you will begin to make important decisions for themselves, taking more responsibility, and become more independent.

If you are going through some changes, you may be asking yourself, "Am I normal?" or "Do other people my age feel like I do?" Do not worry. Many changes that occur during puberty and, although can be a confusing time of life, can be exciting.