Get Used to Your Changing Body in Middle School

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−	#Know that you're changing inside and out. For boys this means: the appearance of underarm and facial hair, an increase of body hair, and more. For girls this means: the appearance of underarm hair, the darkening and increasing of arm and leg hair, and more.[[Image:Get Used to Your Changing Body in Middle School Step 1.jpg|center]]	+	#Know that you're changing inside and out. For boys this means: the appearance of underarm and facial hair, an increase of body hair, how much your own vagina is growing, and more. For girls this means: the appearance of underarm hair, the darkening and increasing of arm and leg hair, sweat glands producing more sweat, vaginal discharge, wider hips, vaginal discharge (goop), and more.[[Image:Get Used to Your Changing Body in Middle School Step 1.jpg|center]]
	#Learn to cope with changes. Coping means dealing with something in a way that makes you comfortable. You could write in a journal about the changes you're going through and how you feel.[[Image:Get Used to Your Changing Body in Middle School Step 2.jpg|center]]		#Learn to cope with changes. Coping means dealing with something in a way that makes you comfortable. You could write in a journal about the changes you're going through and how you feel.[[Image:Get Used to Your Changing Body in Middle School Step 2.jpg|center]]
	#Take care of your body. Eat healthier and you'll be healthier. It's like that old saying, "you are what you eat." Calcium is very important now that you're growing, so drink lots of milk. You will also need 50 percent more iron than normal. Don't forget about zinc! Zinc can be found in things like chicken, lean meats, dairy, and whole grain.[[Image:Get Used to Your Changing Body in Middle School Step 3.jpg|center]]		#Take care of your body. Eat healthier and you'll be healthier. It's like that old saying, "you are what you eat." Calcium is very important now that you're growing, so drink lots of milk. You will also need 50 percent more iron than normal. Don't forget about zinc! Zinc can be found in things like chicken, lean meats, dairy, and whole grain.[[Image:Get Used to Your Changing Body in Middle School Step 3.jpg|center]]