“Busy Bodies” is a resource by the HSE for young people, parents/guardians and teachers and provides information on the physical and emotional changes that children may experience during puberty, the basics of reproduction, and how young people can look after themselves as they grow up. Busy Bodies is a useful resource to help support both teachers and parents in providing information on puberty to children aged approximately between 8 and 12.
The Busy Bodies booklet (updated 2020) can be downloaded in both Irish and English from the links below or ordered in hardcopy from www.healthpromotion.ie.
Inside, you’ll find:
- An introduction to puberty and why it happens
- Changes in the male and female body during puberty
- How conception and birth work
- What adolescence is all about, including how to take care of yourself and build healthy relationships
- Important topics like gender identity, stereotypes, attraction, and social media
The Busy Bodies video has not yet been updated but the old version may still be accessed.
