The Developing Story

Adolescence

Sugary Beverages and Girls’ Puberty

Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., and Louise Greenspan, MD on January 28, 2015

Another reason to stop your daughter from picking up that sugary drink.

Another reason to stop your daughter from picking up that sugary drink.

Adolescence

The Soy Story

Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., and Louise Greenspan, MD on January 22, 2015

One issue we are often asked about is soy. Many parents are concerned that soy may accelerate puberty because of its potential estrogenic effects.

One issue we are often asked about is soy. Many parents are concerned that soy may accelerate puberty because of its potential estrogenic effects.

Adolescence

The New Puberty and Obesity

Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., and Louise Greenspan, MD on October 29, 2014

Obesity is affecting our girls' development

Obesity is affecting our girls' development

Adolescence

The New Puberty

Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., and Louise Greenspan, MD on September 10, 2014

Extensive research reveals that girls are going through puberty earlier than previous generations. But what happens when a girl has the brain of an 8-year-old and the body of a 13-year-old?

Extensive research reveals that girls are going through puberty earlier than previous generations. But what happens when a girl has the brain of an 8-year-old and the body of a 13-year-old?