Talk to Kids About Bodies and Puberty
Starting body conversations early and often makes puberty talks a natural continuation rather than a dreaded event.
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Example Prompt
Help me talk to my [AGE]-year-old about [BODY TOPIC - puberty/periods/body changes/appropriate touch/where babies come from]. They've started [NOTICING CHANGES/ASKING QUESTIONS/APPROACHING PUBERTY]. Give me age-appropriate language, how to keep the conversation open and comfortable, resources to share, and how to handle embarrassing questions in public.
Pro Tip
Answer questions matter-of-factly in the moment even if you're caught off guard to show these topics are normal.
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