 Kids, teens, and young adults go through many changes as they grow, like puberty. Puberty is when children begin to grow into adults. It starts between 8-13 in girls and 9-15 in boys. Every child grows at their own pace, and that’s ok.
Puberty can feel confusing or weird to talk about. A Well Child Visit can make it easier. We explain what’s normal, answer questions, and offer support.
In every Well Child Visit, we talk about what’s happening at your child’s stage of growth.
Ages 3-12: Childhood and early adolescence
Children start becoming more aware of their bodies, feelings, and independence. During the Well Child Visit we will...
🧍🏿♀️Review the correct body part names and talk about body safety
🌱Discuss the changes that may happen soon
🧴Go over skin and hair concerns, and staying clean
🔒Starting at age 12, offer a short private talk with the doctor as required by law
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Ages 13-17: Mid & Late Adolescence
Friends and social life matter more, but they still need support from their caregivers. During the Well Child Visit we will...
📈Check growth, body hair, and skin changes
📅Talk about periods, and what’s normal
💬Explain mood changes
👨🏻👩🏾👧🏽👦🏿Help caregivers understand teen behavior
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Ages 18-20: Almost Fully Grown
The part of the brain that handles decisions and self‑control keeps developing until about age 25. During the Well Child Visit we will...
🩺Cover sexual health, birth control, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
🔎Discuss safe relationship choices
➡️Help with moving to adult care doctors, including OB/GYN when needed
📚Check in about school, work, and mood, as adult life begins
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No topic is too awkward. No matter the age, we welcome all questions. We want to make growing up easier.
Call 844-804-0055 or login to LA Health Portal to request a Well Child Visit.
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Click here to enroll online or download the app. below.
  
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