Your child's body seems to be changing over night. One day, you may notice your daughter has breast buds or your son has hair under his arms. They're beginning to go through puberty. Girls need to be prepared for their periods, boys for their first wet dream.
Children can begin puberty as early as third grade or as late as high school.
Be sure they know both are perfectly normal. But start talking to them by fourth or fifth grade. There are terrific books for pre-teens that can help. To listen click here . All survey responses are anonymous.