My 9-Year-Old Daughter Is Going Through Puberty: How Can I Help Her?
“My daughter turned 9 in September. She is showing signs of puberty. She has breast buds, and honestly, I don’t know when it started. They are little.”
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My Daughter Doesn’t Want to Accept That She Has Started Her Period: How Can I Help Her?
A mom writes in asking for advice about her daughter starting her period. She says her daughter recently began menstruating but has gone out of her way to hide and ignore this fact. She hides tissues in her room and in the bathroom. She is not using feminine hygiene products and is ruining clothing. This mom has tried talking to her, making products easily accessible for her daughter, punishment, and more, but nothing seems to be making a difference. How can she help her daughter during this major milestone?
What’s An Appropriate Age for My Daughter to Start Shaving Her Legs?
A mom writes in asking for advice about what the appropriate age is for girls to start shaving their legs. This mom has a 9-year-old daughter who “is a competitive gymnast” and is also “very hairy.” Her daughter has expressed interest in shaving her legs. This mom can’t remember when her own mother taught her to shave her legs, but she wonders: what is a “normal” age for this milestone?
Is It Normal for a 7-Year-Old to Have Smelly Armpits?
A mom writes in asking for advice about her 7-year-old son. She says her son’s armpits smell even though he showers every day. She grew up with five brothers and didn’t notice this issue with them, so she is curious to know if this is a normal issue.