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    Here's some info to help get you started.  You'll find more in our
    Good Health Play Sheet that comes with our Kit.  

    Know this:   it's not only about your PHYSICAL being that will change -
    you need to understand what to expect emotionally as a result of
    puberty.  

    Take a look below:
Good Health Kit
The Good Health Kit comes
with helpful info about your
body and hygiene .  It's also a
pretty good bag for your gear.
    If you are a young teenage or pre-teen boy,  your body is going to
    start changing and it's up to each of you to take care of yourself & to
    know about good hygiene and personal care.  

    Because if you don't want to be babied by your folks, then you have
    to learn about your body and how to best care for it.  

    You're becoming a young man and you seriously need to start
    thinking about how you look, smell and feel if you want to stand out
    in a crowd... but in a good way.
There is a wide array of men's hair care products available.  Start
exploring.
available.  Start exploring.

    Young men of color may have hair that is dry and delicate.
    Protect it by shampooing and conditioning less often may
    have hair that is dry and delicate and conditioning -
    protect it by shampooing and styling it gently with a wide-
    and conditioning less often comb and use hair gels and
    conditioners.and styling it gently with a wide-tooth gels
    and conditioners.comb and use hair gels and
    conditioners.
    Acne: Keep your face clean and your hands off.  Check out
    the Good Health Play Sheet to learn more about acne.
    Keep yourself clean - bathe everyday and after playing
    sports.
    Hormones:   Are chemicals that play a role in almost all of
    the changes that happen to you during puberty.  Hormones
    carry messages to the reproductive organs of the body and
    tells it how to grow.
    Jock Itch:  Is a fungal infection of the outer layer of the skin,
    hair or nails.  Using public showers and locker rooms
    increases the chances of getting jock itch.
    Symptoms include a rash in the groin, skin folds, inner-
    thighs or buttocks but not on scrotum or penis.  
    Treatment includes washing infected area with warm water
    & soap and applying anti-fungal cream.
Physical
    Testosterone:  A hormone that starts in the Pituitary Gland
    and travels through the blood to the Testicles, where it is
    produced and causes the increase in facial and body hair
    and the growth in the size of the penis.  Effects men
    throughout their adult years.
    Anger: Testosterone brings feelings that
    are hard to deal with.  Anger is a natural
    human emotion & during puberty, the
    feelings become more intense because of
    testosterone. Sometimes the smallest
    setbacks can trigger a surge of anger.  You
    may not be able to think clearly.

    You have to lean to deal with anger and
    remember to not use violence as it only
    makes things worse.
Emotional
(yes, boys have emotions)
    Anger:  How to Deal
  • talk to an adult
  • take a deep breath
  • think about what is bothering you
  • exercise
  • step back and out of the situation.
    Stress:  Puberty is a time of change and change is
    always stressful.  Here's some suggestion on how
    to deal with it:
  • Get plenty of sleep.
  • Exercise regularly.  Exercise causes your body to
    release Endorphins (chemicals that transmit info
    in your brain) which help you to feel better.
  • Try relaxing by envisioning a peaceful place.
  • Hang out with your pet.
  • Talk to a friend or parent.
  • Be as prepared as possible for any school
    assignment or activity.  
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I'm All Girl (and Boys, Too!), Inc.  iAG 2008
Game Plan:
  1. Decide who and what you want to be and make a plan.
  2. Always try to do your best.
  3. Believe in yourself.
  4. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
  5. Be confident in the person you are and what you believe in.
  6. Make a list of your good points & enhance them.
  7. Make a list of what needs improvement and a plan of action.
  8. Remember school is your first career so always do your best.