The references and citations contained below are for the research on puberty and other facts discussed throughout this area, as detailed on the following pages:
Puberty References:
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Savini, L. (2018) “Breaking the cycle,” Allure, Freedom Issue, p. 44
Scientific American (2023) “Let teenagers sleep,” Feb., pp. 8-9
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Weiss, H. (2023, Sept. 4) “Why did early puberty spike during the pandemic?” Time, p. 14
Weiss, J. (2020) “Basically no one has a 28-day menstrual cycle,” Cosmopolitan, Feb., p. 80
Wiseman, R. (2009) Queen Bees & Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and Other Realities of Adolescence. New York: Three Rivers Press