In this lesson you were introduced to a number of online resources for school-age children that have information on puberty, personal health, and growing up. Take some time to explore the websites listed below and make a list of specific activities, pages or resources you would like to share with the children or youth in your program, or even with the families.
Nemours Foundation
- All about Puberty
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/puberty.html - Boys and Puberty
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/boys-puberty.html - What’s an Adam’s Apple?
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/adams-apple.html - Breasts and Bras
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/breasts-bras.html - When Will I Get My Period?
https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/when-period.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- BAM! Body and Mind
https://www.cdc.gov/bam/index.html - Promoting Healthy Behaviors
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/healthybehaviors.htm
For specific concerns, visit theU.S. National Library of Medicine's Medline Plusresource to see a list organized by target audience and topic athttps://medlineplus.gov/puberty.html.
When you are finished, share with your trainer, coach, or supervisor. Remember to keep a copy for yourself as a reference.
List and describe the resources that you'd like to share with some school-age children and youth at your program: