Tag: puberty
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Navigating Puberty: What Every Parent Should Know
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my own experience with puberty in the mid-‘80s, I can vividly picture the awkwardness of it all. I remember entering health class as a seventh grader, where boys and girls were separated, and a calm teacher guided us through the peculiar world of body changes. We giggled at illustrations of…
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Fourth Grade: The Toughest Transition
Get Pregnant Fast This summer, my partner and I have started calling our 9-year-old daughter “The Sloth.” While it may sound harsh, it’s not entirely inaccurate. Our younger child has never been particularly sporty. Even back in kindergarten, she opted for coloring books over hopscotch and preferred cartoons to kick-the-can. She’s always been more of…
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Navigating Puberty: A Practical Guide for Moms of Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Every afternoon, my 14-year-old son bursts through the door, practically bouncing off the walls. He slams the door behind him, drops his backpack, and races up the stairs before the house stops shaking. “Hey!” I call out. “Hey, Mom!” he shouts back, followed by the unmistakable sound of his bedroom door crashing…
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Teaching My Daughter to Embrace Puberty
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I was naturally introverted and often found solace in the pages of books that illuminated the complexities of life. I was a master at keeping secrets—like the time I had an embarrassing accident in second grade or how I practiced avoiding my teacher during reading checks. But these were…
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Your Penis Won’t Fall Off: Essential Truths for Young Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Boys, Let’s have a candid chat about the little guy that often occupies your thoughts and, at times, your hands. As a mother, it’s my responsibility to shed some light on the topic of your penis. Though I may not have firsthand experience, I have spent years observing yours and others,…
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5 Adolescent Struggles I’m Experiencing Again With My Tween Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast As the mother of a vibrant 11-year-old, I find myself confronting haunting memories from my own teenage years—those moments that were challenging enough the first time. This time, however, I’m not just experiencing them; I’m witnessing my daughter, Lily, navigate through the same trials. While I hope my experiences provide her with…
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Navigating Puberty Memories with My Tween Son
Get Pregnant Fast As the spring semester rolled in, my son’s school hosted a meeting focused on puberty. He was handed a booklet, shown a video, and given a thorough rundown on how this transformational phase would reshape his world. Sitting in the dimmed auditorium surrounded by other parents and their prepubescent kids, I was…
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5 Body Image Concerns That Have Me Anxious About Puberty
Get Pregnant Fast I often find myself wishing I could wish away my fears about my daughter entering puberty. The thought of her experiencing those awkward changes is enough to send me into a tailspin. An armpit hair on my 8-year-old? Seriously? I wasn’t prepared for this phase of motherhood, and it’s a ride I…
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The Important Conversation I’m Grateful I Had With My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: my 11-year-old daughter and I sitting in her elementary school lunchroom, clad in our pajamas, as the delightful aroma of freshly delivered pizza filled the air. We were surrounded by about 30 excited fifth-grade girls and their equally anxious parents. The event was aptly named “Girls Night Out,” designed to…