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When Is It Appropriate to Stop Changing While Your Kids Are in the Room?
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When Is It Appropriate to Stop Changing While Your Kids Are in the Room?

A mom writes in asking for advice about when it is appropriate to stop changing clothes while your child is in the room. This mom has a 7-year-old daughter, whom she says is “more like 3 to 4” mentally. A friend recently told her that she should stop changing in front of her daughter, claiming that the daughter is “too old” for that to be appropriate. Is this mom out of line, or did she get some bad advice?

Is It Normal for a Girl to Start Her Period at Just 8- or 9-Years-Old?
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Is It Normal for a Girl to Start Her Period at Just 8- or 9-Years-Old?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her daughter starting her period. This mom says she took her daughter to the doctor for her 8-year checkup. During the examination, the doctor warned that girls are more commonly getting their periods at just 8 or 9 years old, which has this mom worried. She is concerned that her daughter will struggle with difficult periods, which would be especially hard at that age. She is also worried something may be wrong, based on some internet research she’s done. Any advice for this mom?

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