Puberty

<p align=\"justify\" >Puberty is the time when a child is changing into an adult. Sometimes this is called adolescence. Some people think the things that happen during puberty are really weird, but the more you know about puberty and what to expect during this time, the easier it is to adjust to the changes you experience.</p>\n\n<p align=\"justify\"><b>What causes puberty?</b></p>\n\n<p align=\"justify\">Certain hormones become more active during puberty. They travel  around the bloodstream and signal different body parts to switch on and off or change what they do. These tiny chemicals are responsible for all the puberty changes that you can explore in this section.</p>\n\n<p align=\"justify\"><b>Why do we go through puberty?</b></p>\n\n<p align=\"justify\">During  puberty your body becomes able to reproduce or have children. Your reproductive parts mature, and your body grows bigger and stronger. Your brain also matures, and you make new social connections. There&rsquo;s a lot going on during puberty!</p>\n\n<p align=\"justify\"><b>When does puberty happen?</b><p align=\"justify\">Puberty happens  at different times for each person. Usually, puberty changes start to happen any time after age 9. Don&rsquo;t worry if you haven&rsquo;t noticed any changes yet. Your body will change when it&rsquo;s right for you. For some people changes start earlier and some later.</p>