As parents, it’s instinctual that our number one priority is to ensure that our daughters grow up as happy and healthy as possible. So with the very real phenomenon of early puberty on the rise, it's understandable that many of us have growing concerns about it.

On today’s episode of On Health, we'll be exploring early puberty, including the various environmental and social factors that could be contributing to this trend, what we can do starting at a young age to promote healthy hormonal and reproductive functioning, as well as how to recognize the signs of early puberty and address them in a non-judgmental and supportive way.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, healthcare provider, or just want to know about this important topic, I know you'll find this episode informative and reassuring.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Factors causing or contributing to the rise of early puberty in our girls
• Why we think the COVID-19 pandemic increased the rates of early puberty around the world
• Early puberty as a 6th Vital Sign
• The signs of early puberty that parents and physicians should know and recognize
• Best health and life-style prevention practices
• De-stigmatizing puberty and practicing open communication with our girls

Thank you so much for taking the time to tune in to your body, yourself, and this podcast! Together, we can give our girls the support and protection they need to emerge into womanhood with confidence and ease.

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