Features Sensitive Solutions, a kit that delivers comprehensive information to girls about menstruation and sex, created by Julie Seely, an Afro-American gynecologist. Price; Pamphlets contained in the kit; Topics discussed...
So, now when I already had this discussion with my daughter, I understood what was the deal all about. It’s not because we don’t want to talk about it. It is because we have to tell them about a some what complicated sounding concept in simple words. We have to decode it in the...
So we asked the experts how and when to cover everything from sex and puberty to gender identity and consent. By Lindsay KnetemanUpdated Jan 02, 2024 Photo: iStockphoto Three years ago, while Lisa King* was pregnant with her first daughter, her then six-year-old nephew became fascinated ...
Feeling a a bit uneasy about having "the talk" with your son or daughter? Dr. Meeker is here to help! “How to Talk to Your Kids about Puberty & Sex (ages 8-18)” is her most comprehensive course ever and she’ll equip you to have that conversation with knowledge, confidence and ...
Timing, when do you talk to them? Most girls are seen to have their first period around the age of 12 and 13, about two years after their body has initiated puberty. But let’s not forget that while some girls may need to wait till they are 16 or 17, there are also others who ...
This podcast will focus on how to talk to kids about body image, puberty and self care. Myths about weight, size, puberty and bodies are highlighted and little conversations about these somewhat “uncomfortable” topics are explored. Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Charlotte Markey, Ph.D, who ...
Parents might find it difficult to talk about the birds and the bees. Here are tips to help ease things a little bit... Mother and teen daughter talking while sitting on floor/iStock Parenting comes with the responsibility of guiding and teaching your children. ...
Today, Livingston says she makes a point to regularly talk to her 9-year-old daughter, Nova, about complex and sometimes troubling subjects like homelessness, LGBTQ+ rights, guns, and mental illness. “I’m always honest and direct,” she says, “but I try to explain things in an age-...
Talk about choices. Show your daughter the different options. Share with her some info on pads vs tampons vs cup. Share the pros and cons, talk openly about how they’ll effect the environment, or the convenience of each one. Let her learn to make informed decisions about her body, her...
During this early elementary stage, you might notice that your child starts to feel more comfortable going outside of the expected norm of what a gender "should" do, Dr. Lowe adds. Your daughter might express interest in playing football, for example, or your son may ask to join a...