Understanding Puberty (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBFor a male, the physical changes of puberty usually start with the testicles getting bigger. Dark, coarse, curly hair will sprout just above the penis and on the scrotum. The penis and testes will get larger, and erections happen more often. Ejaculation — the release of sperm-containing semen —also happens.
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WEBFor Parents. Advice on children's health, behavior, and growth – from before birth through the teen years. All about how the body works, homework help, and more – just for kids. Support and advice on health, emotions, and life – designed for teens and approved by doctors. Expert-approved health education resources for PreK through 12th grade.
Teens (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBA person who has or “carries” a genetic difference in one copy of a gene but doesn’t have the disease is called a “carrier.”. Food portions: How much should I eat? There's a lot you can do to keep portions under control. This site offers support and advice on health, emotions, and life — created for people 13–18 and approved by ...
How the Body Works (Topic Center) (for Kids) - KidsHealth
WEBHeart & Circulatory System. The heart is one strong muscle. Take a look at how it pumps blood around your body. How the Digestive System Works from KidsHealth Videos on Vimeo.
Puberty Basics (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBFor most females, the first physical change of puberty is breast development. It starts with small, firm, tender lumps (called buds) under one or both nipples. The breasts will get larger over the next year or two. Dark, coarse, curly hair will appear on the labia (the folds of skin surrounding the vagina).
Adenovirus (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBAdenoviruses are a group of viruses that can cause infections. Adenovirus (add-eh-noe-VY-rus) infections can happen in kids of any age, but are more common in babies and young children. Most kids have had at least one adenovirus infection before age 10. There are many different types of adenoviruses, so people can get infected more than once.
Is My Penis Normal? (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBThe penis grows the most during puberty. Some boys start puberty around 9 and others don't start until they are 15. Usually by the end of puberty, a guy's penis has reached its expected size. Puberty usually ends about 4 years after it starts, so this is usually around age 13–19. In addition to size, guys also wonder about how their penis looks.
Fever Symptoms & Treatment (for Parents) (for Parents) - KidsHealth
WEBblue lips, tongue, or nails. in an infant, the soft spot on the head seems to be bulging out or sunken in. stiff neck. severe headache. limpness or refusal to move. trouble breathing that doesn't get better when the nose is cleared. leaning forward and drooling. seizure.
Body Mass Index (BMI) (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBBMI is not a direct measure of body fat. Kids can have a high BMI if they have a large frame or a lot of muscle, not excess fat. And a kid with a small frame may have a normal BMI but still can have too much body fat. BMI is less accurate during puberty. It's common for kids to gain weight quickly — and see their BMI go up — during puberty.
Sex (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBSex. en español: Sexo. See answers to some common questions about sex and sexuality. A Friend Keeps Asking Me to Do Sexual Stuff. How Do I Make Him Stop? Can a Doctor Tell During Your Pelvic Exam if You've Had Sex? Can a Doctor Tell if You've Been Masturbating? Can Fingering or Oral Sex Cause an Infection?
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