My 9 year daughter shows signs of puberty.?!
Question: I'm very worried as my 9 year old daughter shows signs of puberty. I am worried about how much I should educate her about and how to go about it.
Answers: I'm very worried as my 9 year old daughter shows signs of puberty. I am worried about how much I should educate her about and how to go about it.
Speaking from experience...I was 9 when I started my period. I was the very first girl in my school to have a period and boobs and the whole 9 yards. I had no idea what was going on and was completely freaked out. The day after my period came I went and told my mom and she almost fell to the floor. She then educated me on what goes on with the female body during this time. She used the Internet to show pictures of the uterus and even drew some photos herself to better illustrate what was going on with my body. If she's starting to get little breasts and hair under her arm pits she will be starting soon. I wish my mom would have educated me about it before it actually came. That 24 hour period after it started I was completely petrified. I thought I had hurt myself somehow and was too embarrassed to say anything at first. Defiantly educate her on this. Just let her know its a normal thing about being a female and she should not worry about it. As dumb as this may sound I felt closer to my mom after this and was always kind of excited to ask her other questions about it. Good luck and I hope this helps!
It's perfectly normal these days for a child to be starting puberty at that age. I started when I was about 10.
I think you should describe to her the changes that will happen and explain to her about periods.
Just start by sitting her down and telling her that you've noticed some changes and take it from there.
Good luck
xx Twinkles
It's never too early to educate her about periods. And my mom got hers when she was 9, so it's not that unormal. Do not worry about this.
Most schools have a nurse that will come in and talk to the class in 4th or 5th grade. Or you could buy her an informational book at a bookstore and she can browse through it and then ask you any questions that she may have. Also, is there a female family member or friend that she could talk to about it? That might be helpful and make her feel more at ease talking about this.
9 year olds are a lot older today than they were 10 years ago, if that makes sense.
i know you probably hate the sign of your baby growing up but in today's age it is never too late to start talking about some of that stuff. kids are getting pregnant as young as 13. in this case, ignorance is not bliss. i might wait until she turns 10 to give her one more year but if she starts acting any differently talk to her. but just talk to her. it will set your mind at ease. good luck!
I suggest doing what my mum did with me - give her age relevant information, depending on how intelligent/curious she is. Sit her down, talk to her, take her out to celebrate her starting to grow up. I started puberty at 10 and I've survived - I turn 18 in September!
youtube.com has lots of great puberty videos, also i dont know if your a man or woman but if theirs no woman in her life maybe a grandmother, teacher, guidance councolor, gym teacher., or one of your close friend of whom she feels comfortable with.. maybe they could speak with her about it... its a big thing in a womans life.. but just buy a little make up bag after you find a way to teach her about it and tuck a pair of panties andmaybe a few always wipes and a few pads in there for "just in case" at school and tell her to keep them in her bookbag locker or whatever... hope this helps!!
Think back when you were nine. You were going through changes and it would be nice to have a mama there who cares like you do. Plain and simp!
If you are a woman (her mother) than it's perfectly appropriate to just have a talk with her about puberty and explain about mensturation and how you deal with it. I feel the best way is just to talk about it straight forward as something that every woman deals with and that minimises the awkwardness.
Also ask her if there is anything she wants to ask and if she doesn't then, than just smile and tell her she can ask you anything at any time she has any questions. And suggest getting her a box of pads to keep in her dresser or closet for when the time comes. Oh, and carry a couple of pads in her purse or book bag!
If you are a man, than you may feel awkward having this kind of discussion with your daughter. It's fine to ask a female relative or female friend of yours to talk with your daughter.
You may want to go about it by telling your daughter there are some things that it's time she should know about and that it would be good if a woman talked with her about them because she can better explain and answer any questions.
If there is more than one woman who you know can do this than I think you should ask your daughter whom she would prefer to talk with. Whoever she feels comfortable with is best.
While there is certainly nothing wrong with a father explaining, it probably is best all around if a female family member or friend of the family is available.
Best wishes and good luck :)
It is normal. A girl may get her period any time after 9 years of age.
itz a bit 2 early, but then itz a healthy sign
but u gotta advice her properly coz
mentally she is still a kid
This is natural and nothing to worry about it.You are the best
person to educate her.