There are certainly lots of different issues we could talk about when it comes to the concerns that girls have during puberty, but there is one that hits the top of the list every time. Young girls are incredibly concerned about what is going to…
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10+ year old girls
Did You Know This About Ovaries and Eggs?
April 14, 2017
As your eight- or nine-year-old daughter enters puberty, it is time to start teaching her about her ovaries. A good place to begin is to show her where the ovaries are located in her body. This is a great illustration that you can use to…
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Invitation to Sex – Is Your Daughter on Offense or Defense?
March 1, 2017
I raised a daughter so I know well the concern that parents have about young girls having sex. You can set limits but we all know that teenagers enjoy breaking through limits. The time will come when each young girl will have the opportunity to…
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Help Our Girls Have Informed Opinions About Women’s Reproductive Rights
January 25, 2017
As the battle heats up concerning women’s reproductive rights around things like accessible health care and contraception, I have a more basic concern. Are our daughters receiving enough information about their reproductive system that they will be able to make an informed decision for themselves…
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5 Tips for Encouraging a Healthy Body Image with Puberty Weight Gain
October 6, 2016
After you have raised a child through puberty, you can become very good at spotting a child who is in puberty. One of the first clues I notice is a change in how they look. Before they start to hit growth spurts that take them…
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