Parenting Through Puberty
Cyst on Her Ovary? Don’t Ovary-Act
If your child happens to be a reproductive age female, (and as a member of our community, that’s pretty likely), let me just tell you now that whenever she has pain below her belly button, it is highly likely that someone will blame that pain on her ovaries. Even though it’s definitely possible, I want to make sure you don’t ovary-act (get it?) until you know more.
Growing Resilience in Times of Stress
The world is stressful right now, especially for young people who have brains with a heightened sensitivity to fear and worry. As your child’s biggest health influencer, you can help them reframe their mindset around stress and grow resilience with these two tips from neuroscience.
Talking with Kids about Porn
Over the past 2 decades, kid’s exposure to porn has become so common, it is now considered a normative experience rather than an exception. For young people without an understanding of healthy sexuality, porn exposure can create lasting problems. The best protection is preparation, and these 10 conversations are a great place to start.
She Worries about Breast Cancer
October means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I want you to know that your daughters are more aware than you know, and sometimes it makes them anxious. It’s important to help girls worry less about their bodies, so in this breast focused month, we’re raising awareness that girls worry a LOT about their breasts and they deserve accurate answers (we’ve got those!).
If She’s Hesitant to Ask for Help
The self consciousness that arrives during puberty for almost every girl isn’t just related to her changing body. Her changing brain heightens her awareness of how others perceive her. Are they judging her? These worries can make it really hard to ask for help.
The Touchy Topic of Self-Touch
We all have a basic human need for physical affection – to be touched in ways that feel safe and comforting, or sometimes in ways that simply create pleasure. So, let’s talk about the role of self-touch in helping her grow up confident about her body.
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