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Kidcrew Medical - Lactation

Lactation and Breast Feeding Resources

The Lactation Crew at Kidcrew will support you and your vision of feeding success.

Kidcrew Medical - Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Resources

Babies begin their gross motor development by learning to lift their heads on their tummy.

Kidcrew Medical - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Resources

Occupational therapy promotes independence in everyday life.

Kidcrew Medical - Therapy

Therapy Resources

Our therapy team is dedicated to helping your family with improving your child’s mental health.

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When Is A Normal Time To Start Puberty?

When is a normal time to start puberty?

Children reach puberty at very different ages, which is why often there is a big size difference between friends who are the same age.

For Girls …

In girls, the first sign of puberty is usually the appearance of breast buds, which can happen any time between age 8 and 13.

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For Boys …

For boys the first sign of puberty is usually the testicles getting bigger, followed by the appearance of pubic hair. This happens between the age of 9 and 14 for most boys.

Kidcrew Medical | Endocrinology

 

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Dr. Kate Verbeeten

Dr Kate Verbeeten, MD, MPhil, FRCPC, Endocrinologist, studied Pediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children, Epidemiology at the University of Cambridge, and Endocrinology at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. She is involved in diabetes research and takes care of children with hormone disorders or concerns about growth and puberty.

Dr. Kate Verbeeten

Dr Kate Verbeeten, MD, MPhil, FRCPC, Endocrinologist, studied Pediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children, Epidemiology at the University of Cambridge, and Endocrinology at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. She is involved in diabetes research and takes care of children with hormone disorders or concerns about growth and puberty.

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