Puberty Fact Sheet for Parents
Puberty is a natural part of growing up, but for many parents, it can feel like a difficult topic to explain, especially if you didn’t have much education about it yourself. The changes that come with puberty are more than just physical — they also bring emotional ups and downs that can leave children feeling confused, anxious, or unsure about what is happening to them. This printable fact sheet has been designed to give parents a clear, easy-to-understand overview of puberty to help you confidently guide your child through this important stage of life.
The Puberty Fact Sheet for Parents explains the key physical and emotional changes that most children experience during puberty, including how it starts, what causes it, and what changes are expected for both boys and girls. It covers essential topics like breast development, periods, growth spurts, changes to genitals, body hair, voice changes, and emotional ups and downs. The fact sheet also highlights how children might feel emotionally during this time, such as becoming more sensitive, easily embarrassed, or worried about how they look compared to their friends.
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This resource is not written for medical professionals or teachers — it is written directly for parents and carers, especially those who are home educating. Many parents worry that they will say the wrong thing or feel embarrassed when talking about puberty. This fact sheet is designed to remove that fear. It uses clear language, explains important terms without jargon, and helps you build confidence so that you can explain puberty in a way that makes sense to your child.
Parents who have children of the opposite sex often feel unsure how to explain changes they have not personally experienced. This fact sheet is fully gender-inclusive and explains both typical male and female puberty changes side-by-side, making it easy for any parent or carer to feel comfortable teaching the basics. Whether you are supporting a son, daughter, or a child who is questioning their gender identity, the fact sheet provides respectful and factual information.
The fact sheet also gives advice on how to open up conversations with your child and how to answer common questions. You’ll find tips on how to respond if your child feels worried about being different, how to normalise changes without making it awkward, and how to reassure them that puberty happens at different times and speeds for everyone.
For home educators, this resource works perfectly as part of a larger unit on health, personal development, or life skills. It can also be used as a simple one-off lesson or discussion starter. You can read it together with your child, or you can use it to prepare yourself before answering questions. There is no single way to use this sheet — it is designed to be flexible and adaptable for your family.
Overall, the Puberty Fact Sheet for Parents will help you feel better equipped to talk about puberty openly, calmly, and confidently. It is a helpful starting point for parents who want to guide their children through puberty with reassurance, honesty, and kindness.