Puberty is a scary time for kids. There are serious changes with their bodies and their emotions. Their lives change dramatically over the course of very short time. Perhaps you remember when you were young and faced the challenges of puberty. You were probably scared and did not … [Read more...] about When to Talk to Your Kids About Puberty
puberty
The Birds and the Bees and Your Teenager
There are certain conversations that most parents would not like to have with their children. Most of us do not want to tell a child that someone has died. We do not want to tell our children about the death of a pet, and we also would not like to tell them that they will be … [Read more...] about The Birds and the Bees and Your Teenager
A Caring Parent’s Guide: Teen Health Issues for Girls
Raising a teenager has enough challenges without mixing in all the teen health issues for girls. There are so many changes that teenage girls go through during their adolescent years and several different health issues to address as they grow into adulthood. Let's talk about … [Read more...] about A Caring Parent’s Guide: Teen Health Issues for Girls
Puberty: Health Class or Parents?
Most of us remember how terrible puberty was. We know that it was a very hard time of life that we would not like to revisit. For many people puberty meant that their bodies suddenly changed, leaving them in a very scary situation. Their emotions and social lives suddenly changed … [Read more...] about Puberty: Health Class or Parents?
Talking to Your Child About Body Changes
Let's face it. Speaking to your child about puberty is probably not something you want to do. There are many reasons for dreading this conversation. You might feel embarrassed about the subject matter. You might not feel that it is appropriate to speak about puberty. You might be … [Read more...] about Talking to Your Child About Body Changes
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to