When my little girl turned 7 it was clear she was on the flight to adolescence. By 8, she had a growth spurt. It was apparent that the young adult in her was bellowing. This child’s biological clock ticked faster than the rest of the children in her class.

Worried about what to expect, I sought help. With tests, MRI scans and bone density scans came the results of her internal organ health. Each result revealed the dreaded fact of her body’s readiness to take up the challenge. At 7, my girl’s bone aged 10.