× Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine and FAQ Schedule COVID Testing and FAQ Schedule Flu Vaccine and FAQ Back to News & Information Home Educating your daughter on periods August 17, 2021 by PHN News Team Talking with children about puberty is not always easy, but it’s important to educate your child and help them feel comfortable asking questions as their body changes. For girls, menstruation is the most significant change they experience as they transition from child to teenager. Whether you are a mom, grandmother, aunt, or other female caregiver, how you talk about periods can shape their perspective on the changes that come with puberty. How to discuss the topic openly: It’s important to portray periods in a positive light to help girls begin feeling comfortable about this change in their body. Be open and honest, and answer any questions she may have. If you don’t know the answer, let her know you will find more information and then talk about it together. When to start having conversations: Talking with your daughter before they start their period is the best way to make sure they are prepared when they start menstruating. Most girls get their first period between ages 10-13. It can be helpful to have multiple smaller conversations about sensitive topics like menstruation. Instead of having “the talk”, discussing menstruation several times can help avoid information overload and normalize the topic. What to talk about: Talk with your daughter about what menstruation means: her body has begun releasing eggs from the ovaries, and she is physically capable of getting pregnant. Make sure to create a plan with your daughter if she starts her period at school. Together, you can prepare a “period kit” to keep in a backpack or locker. Review feminine hygiene products and how to use them. Most younger girls feel more comfortable wearing pads at first, but talk with your daughter about the different options. Talk about how long and how often she will get her period (this can vary), PMS, period cramps, and toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Remind her that everyone is different; some girls will get their periods early, and some will be delayed. This does not mean that anyone is “ahead” or “behind”. Your pediatrician can provide information and talking points if you would like additional resources. Share this page... Translate Page Selecteer een taal Nederlands Afrikaans Albanees Amharisch Arabisch Armeens Azerbeidzjaans Baskisch Bengaals Birmaans Bosnisch Bulgaars Catalaans Cebuano Chichewa Chinees (traditioneel) Chinees (vereenvoudigd) Corsicaans Deens Duits Esperanto Ests Fins Frans Fries Galicisch Georgisch Grieks Gujarati Haïtiaans Creools Hausa Hawaïaans Hebreeuws Hindi Hmong Hongaars Iers Igbo IJslands Indonesisch Italiaans Japans Javaans Jiddisch Kannada Kazachs Khmer Kinyarwanda Kirgizisch Koerdisch Koreaans Kroatisch Lao Latijn Lets Litouws Luxemburgs Macedonisch Malagasi Malayalam Maleis Maltees Maori Marathi Mongools Nepalees Noors Odia (Oriya) Oeigoers Oekraïens Oezbeeks Pashto Perzisch Pools Portugees Punjabi Roemeens Russisch Samoaans Schots Keltisch Servisch Sesotho Shona Sindhi Sinhala Slovaaks Sloveens Soendanees Somalisch Spaans Swahili Tadzjieks Tagalog Tamil Tataars Telugu Thai Tsjechisch Turkmeens Turks Urdu Vietnamees Wels Wit-Russisch Xhosa Yoruba Zoeloe Zweeds Mogelijk gemaakt door Translate Search The Primary Health Network search Connect With Us Recent Posts COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Available at PHN Locations Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: The Difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia Primary Health Network’s Greenville Community Health Center implements Reach Out and Read program Educating your daughter on periods Acting Physician General Visits Primary Health Network’s Wayne Primary Care HEALTH CENTERS HEALTH SERVICES PATIENT SUPPORT CAREERS ABOUT US PATIENT PORTAL CONTACT US HEALTH NEWS UPDATES Keep informed of monthly updates and important health information, news and more from The Primary Health Network. * We won't spam or sell your address. POPULAR PAGES Online Bill Pay Patient Portal Access Sliding Fee Discount Program Primary Health Career Opportunities 340B Prescription Program Health Insurance Marketplace GET IN TOUCH 63 Pitt Street, Sharon, Pa 16146 1-866-276-7018 Contact Us CONNECT WITH US This health center receives Health and Human Services (HHS) funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals. Employee Login | HIPAA & Privacy © 2021 The Primary Health Network - FTCA Deemed Facility. All Rights Reserved.