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I hope I never get my period!: 11-year-old
When your 11-year-old daughter tells you, ‘I hope I never get my period‘, she may be reflecting comments from others, girls who at age 11 or younger are menstruating and may be having a … more →
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I hope I never get my period!: 11-year-old
frombirthtopuberty wrote 9 months ago: When your 11-year-old daughter tells you, ‘I hope I never get my period‘, she may be re … more →
Is it normal for a 7-year-old to show his penis to classmates?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 10 months ago: A parent asked me this question after her son’s school principal called her about her son: The … more →
My nipples are almost the same size as my breasts, is this normal?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 11 months ago: A preteen going through puberty asked me this question: I am 12 years old and my breasts are larger … more →
Menstruation - daughters first period #3
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: My mother told me nothing about periods, so when it happened I freaked out. I don’t want that to hap … more →
Menstruation - daughters first period #2
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Your daughter may wonder what her period will be like and worry that it may start with a flood in th … more →
Daughter: Sex sounds disgusting. Why do people do it?
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frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Answering the question from your 9 to 12-year-old can be straightforward: “Sex is wonderful se … more →
Menstruation - daughters first period #1
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: I wanted my daughter to feel really special when her period started, and to feel that it is an impor … more →
Entering puberty - age differences and sex education
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Marea had a 9-year-old son, Jeff, who was very small for his age. The difference in physical maturit … more →
I'm too fat. Can I go on a diet?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: To your 9 to 12-year-old daughter you could say, “All girls change shape as they go through pu … more →
How does a girl masturbate?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: You could say to your 9 to 12-year-old: “A girl might masturbate by touching parts of her body … more →
Puberty - how can I help my daughter and son manage the changes?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Changes during puberty can leave young people feeling uneasy and confused. Give them lots of reassur … more →
How do you get pregnant?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: To this question from your 9 to 12-year-old you could answer: “A pregnancy begins when a sperm … more →
Does it hurt to have a period?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: Your daughter has not had her first period and she may be concerned about stories of painful periods … more →
Daughter: How long do boys erections last?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: To this question from your 9 to 12 year-old daughter you could say: “It varies. Boys erections … more →
When will I get pubic hair? (male)
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: To this question from a 9 to 12-year-old son you could say: “Pubic hair will start to grow as … more →
How old are you when your penis stops growing?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: You could say to your 9 to 12-year old son: “Your penis will continue to grow until you have g … more →
I want to wear a bra like my friends.
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: An 11-year-old asked if she could wear a bra although it was clear to her mother that it was unneces … more →
Why do I have one breast bigger than the other?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: You can say to your daughter: “It is normal for one breast to grow faster than the other. When … more →
What will it be like when my period starts?
frombirthtopuberty wrote 1 year ago: You could begin by saying: “You will probably notice a small amount of blood and mucus on the … more →
