Tanner stages are a way of classifying the physical development of children during puberty. There are five stages for both boys and girls, and each stage is characterized by specific physical changes. It can be helpful to remember the Tanner stages in order to track a child’s progress through puberty and to identify any potential problems.
There are a few different ways to remember the Tanner stages. One way is to use a mnemonic device. For example, the following mnemonic can be used to remember the stages for boys: “B-P-H-A-G”. This stands for:
