When should I talk to my step-daughter about puberty, periods, and all that good!
Question:
When should I talk to my step-daughter about puberty, periods, and all that good stuff?
She just turned 9, and we are noticing some development starting. Would it be too early to tell her what's to come? How should I bring up the conversation?
Answers:
As soon as she starts asking questions you should fill her in on all the details. Girls mature much quicker than boys. My stepson was the same age as her when he started asking questions and he was getting wrong info from his friends about puberty and sex. So I figured it would be better to get the correct aswers from me than to get the wrong asnswers from his friends that really have no clue. Someone is going to answer her questions one way or the other, so wouldn't YOU rather be the one to tell her? She needs to know the truth no matter how uncomfortable it may be for the both of you. My stepson (now 13) always comes to me with questions that come up because he knows I will answer him honestly. Good luck!