What Other Parents Are Reading Growth and Your 13- to 18-Year-
Old Teens undergoing puberty will have many changes in their
developing bodies as growth surges and muscles change shape.
Often these changes are quite dramatic. There's a very broad
range of time in which kids hit puberty-related growth spurts: -
Most girls start their sexual development between the ages of 8
and 13, and have a growth spurt between the ages of 10 and 14. -
Most boys start developing sexually between the ages of 10 and
13, and continue to grow until they're around 16. Growth and
Changes During Puberty Puberty — or sexual maturation — is a
time of dramatic change for both boys and girls. Hormone-driven
changes are accompanied by growth spurts that transform kids
into physically mature teens as their bodies develop. It's
important for them to have healthy eating habits, a well-
balanced diet, and some physical activity each day to ensure
continued growth and proper development during these years.
Changes in Girls These characteristics