![]() ![]() When we have covered the whole book, I'll let her know to ask me whenever she wants to read it again, and I'll let her. I want her to know we can do this together and be open and she can always come to me for everything and talking about it does NOT have to be weird! I keep the book with me (mostly because I don't want her younger sisters getting to it and also because we haven't discussed everything in it yet). I add what I find appropriate and put in my two-cents for each page. I read it with her and have discussions with her for each page. We actually have not covered the menstruation part yet, we'll get to it. NOT by herself (her "breast buds" started, so I found it appropriate). I have the book, and I have four girls, 8, 7, 4, and 3. Also, for girls that are at an age where they obviously start noticing their bodies in a way where they want to look their best and such. It is precisely made for girls that are around the age of approaching puberty. It's vital for a good mom/daughter relationship. You can keep them tailored to her readiness. Step up and open those communication lines. If you feel uneasy, then talk while driving, on a walk, etc where you don't look at her. This is a perfect time if you haven't already made sure she knows she can come to you with anything. Don't you prefer to provide honest info vs her getting it from friends, etc? If you don't answer/communicate with her, she'll find someone who will. Maybe the book is for cousin but your daughter has questions. Hiding it, telling her it's not for her, etc will peak her interest and possibly make her feel ashamed of her body. Keep the convo based as close to her age level as possible. Do not make her feel shame for her body and what happens. Whatever you do keep lines of communication wide open with her.Įven if the book is too old for her, she has seen it, she has questions. These books are meant for girls, and is also meant for it to be read by the child, and with the Mom. And there is one about "Feelings" which is good too. There is one about choosing friends/friendships, for example. "American Girl" makes good book series, for girls. And then when my girl was of a pertinent age, I would be 'ready' to go over it with her. When I got it for my daughter at 5 years old, I knew that. And that it has to do with taking care of herself and her changing body. Tweens are from 9-12 years old, and will be more pertinent, then. look through it first.įor me, I simply told my daughter some of those topics were for when she was a little older. The topics in it, for a 5 year old, will not pertain to her. I got that book too, when my daughter was that age.īUT. ![]()
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