Hormones… A big word, with an even bigger explanation required to understand what it means. While it’s a topic I talk about with my parent friends a lot, we rarely have the answers to the questions we’re all asking – especially when it comes to the slightly uncharted territory of our kids. We know that hormones will kick in, but when? To be honest, what exactly are hormones and what role do they play when it comes to growing children and young teens? What should we be looking out for as these hormone changes come and, in turn, how can we help support our kids as they navigate these impending hormonal surges and shifts? One word, but a huge topic.
To help break down the facts and tackle what can be a fairly overwhelming topic, we speak to Dr. Riham Ismail, specialist paedtrician at Medcare Women and Children Hospital. Here’s the lowdown on understanding hormones in young children.
