Is your child going through puberty early? Here's everything you need to know

Paediatricians will conduct bone age X-rays and hormone tests to determine if a child is going through early puberty. Photo: Pexels

One of the most important milestones for kids growing up is the transition from childhood to adolescence, marked by puberty.

On average, the onset of puberty can arrive between the ages of eight and 13 for girls, and nine to 14 for boys. But for some children, it can begin even earlier.