RED ALERT: PUBERTY TOo SOON

Early puberty in girls is becoming a new norm in America. Starting puberty too early can expose children to a host of risks such as highers probability of developing cancer, increased risks of sexual harassment, abuse, early sexual involvement, and other potentially at-risk behaviors. Parents need to educate and help their daughters delay puberty until they physically and emotionally are ready for the changes.  

Here are 10 things you can do to help protect your child against early puberty:

1. Eat Organic. Pesticides and toxins in food have been linked to having damaging affects to children and causing early hormone production. Eat organic as often as possible.
   
2. Drink Water. Limit your child's sugar intake to avoid your child being over weight. Obesity can contribute to early puberty. 
   
3. Limit Portion Sizes. Do not allow your child to over-eat. Teach them correct portion sizes and let them learn to stop when they start to feel full. 
   
4. Get Off the Couch. Keeping your child active is important. It keeps them healthy and keeps them at a healthy weight. 
   
5. Drink Out of Glass. Avoid plastic water bottles. You can purchase glass water bottles at most stores. They are inexpensive and you are avoiding the chemicals which can be harmful to your girl!
   
6. Avoid Processed Foods. There are harmful chemicals in processed food. Try to avoid foods with a package. Chances are if it has a commercial package -- it probably isn't good for you. If you have to eat pre-packaged foods, try to choose items with ingredients that you can actually read. 
   
7. De-Stress. Stress can contribute to anxiety and obesity which contributes to increased estrogen levels. 
   
8. Sleep. Make sure your daughter is getting plenty of rest. Not getting enough sleep can cause stress. Lack of sleep has also been shown to contribute to childhood obesity which also contributes to early puberty. 
   
9. Balanced Diet. Keeping a balanced diet is important to get adequate nutrition to keep the body healthy and functioning. 
   
10. Model Behavior. Be the example in your home of a healthy lifestyle. If you do it. They will do it.
    

There might have to be some adjustments made in your home, but your daughters health is worth it. Please research more ways to help keep puberty at bay until their body is ready-- and physically mature.