Understanding Puberty

Beware of Diabetes Foot Dangers. Some are thrilled to take this early step toward womanhood, but others are mortified by the thought of wearing a bra to school. While kids with precocious puberty are often tall for their age, some wind up short as adults. Am I Having a Heart Attack? Puberty hits people at different times. Some girls have a decrease in self-esteem and body satisfaction if they hit puberty earlier than their friends.