How do you talk to your kids about puberty?
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Try this book, "What's Happening to Me?"\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/0818403128/ref=cm_cr_dp_pt/103-9489270-5950207?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books\n\nI remember this book from when I was young, it was the best!  I learned a lot from this book, and it's very truthful while not being too difficult to understand for younger kids.
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Questions should not be accumulated and memorized. They should come naturally within instruction or conversation with the kids.\n\nShe needs to decide what topic she's going to do with the kids, then ask questions about it that are about the things the kids can see, hear, touch, etc. or for them to draw conclusions (start with one step, then add if they are doing well). For instance, if she does want to talk about colors with the kids, she could do some fingerpainting or watercolors with them. Only give the kids the primary colors (red, yellow, blue). Have them try mixing the different colors. Ask "What color does red and yellow make?"\n\nOr lets say she wants to teach the difference between living and non-living things. She could put a rock and a caterpillar on the table, and ask the kids "What is the caterpillar doing?" "What is the rock doing?" "What can the caterpillar do that the rock can't do?"
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See when other females in your family started their menses, this will give you a clue when you would probably start yours.\n\nBoys and girls now experience puberty at younger ages than previous generations. In general, girls enter puberty between ages 8 and 13 and reach menarche (first menstruation) several years later, while boys enter puberty between ages 9 and 14. The reasons for earlier menarche in girls are not well understood.
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Don't do it all at once, ease them into it a bit at a time.  Sexuality shouldn't be construed as a taboo or dirty topic, even if you believe it is you should do what is best to educate your children to the facts.  Perhaps so they won't themselves be in your same situation...
527772
You have to remember you're not the first girl to go through puberty, and you definitely won't be the last. If you have any worries or concerns, talk to an adult and ask for her reassurances.
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Personally, I think you should be slightly concerned about this. Yes, while it's true that puberty occurs earlier now than in years gone by, 8 is still very young. Pubic hair is usually te second stage of puberty - initially there is a growth spurt, followed by pubic hair, axillary hair, breast buds, and finally menstruation. Most young girls won't start developing pubic hair until around the age of 11. I would recommend that your take your daughter to her paediatrician/GP for a checkup, and possibly a referral to a specialist.
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You have to be specific with the rules so they understand them. "Be nice" is not great because some kids don't have a concept for "nice" yet, so they don't exactly know what you're expecting from them. \n "Use Your Words"  is very important for this age. They are at the point where they have the skills to use words to express themselves instead of whining, acting out, grabbing, etc.  As a teacher it's GREAT when the kids use their words - situations go much smoother. So that's my number 1 rule. \n"Hands are not for Hitting"   is number 2.  We go through all the great ways to use our hands (holding hands, hugs, high fives, making art, etc.) and then go through what hands are NOT for (Hitting, pinching, etc.).  \n"Turn on your Listening Ears" is number 3.  It's an  interactive way for the kids to be interested in listening. They get to click on their ears, which is fun to do.  It helps when they are not listening, too.  It's a good way to warn them by saying "Uhoh! Are your listening ears turned on?" Then they have to stop and think about what's happening. \nThose are my three... these other answers are also good rules!! Especially the one about going to the bathroom PRONTO! haha.
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People continue to develop through the 20's, voices continue to change & breasts continue to grow.  About 25 is when you can say puberty is complete.
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Ask your parent or guardian.
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try talking to them like you would to children that don't listen......be firm and strong  ... it works for me i get all there attion ....good luck! take care!
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The problem is that we are hard-wired to hit puberty and start reproducing in our teens, and no amount of education is going to convince the hormones to wait.  I agree with the ieea of sex deglamorization.   When we can teach our kids what it's really all about in a way that they can learn the message, we'll have evolved to where we need to be.
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When they start asking questions. If they start at a young age, obviously you don't need to go into details, just say something simple. But around the time they are 12-15 or whenever they start asking more detailed questions, answer them with honesty, and without making them feel ashamed.
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Come on, they are not in the sexual age, let him grow up, and when he have 12 or 13 years u can talk about it. Let him in peace, dont bother his infant ideas with your sick mind
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Duration of puberty (time from onset to completion) varies less between children than does the age of onset. Duration of puberty in girls from onset of breast development to cessation of growth is roughly 5 years. Duration of puberty in boys from first testicular enlargement to cessation of growth is about 6 years.
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I'm twelve, and I have some advice for ya.\n\n1. GET A GRIP. Periods are a pain in the butt. A few people have just gotten theirs in my 6th grade class, and they hate wearing pads all the time. And if you don't have discharge, you don't have anything to worry about. Stop worrying, because you don't want to have to wear embarrassing "period pants" to school. [That's the underwear you wear so your regular underwear doesn't get screwed up because of blood.]\n\n2. TALK TO YOUR MOM. LIKE NOW. If you're worrying about puberty and crud like that, talk to your mom. She knows best. And if you can't talk to her, talk to a school nurse, guidance counselor, or teacher.\n\n3. WEAR A BRA. If you are embarrassed to wear a training bra, wear a sports bra. They are just like tank tops and give you support, but aren't embarrassing like a regular bra. And if you want to wear a training bra, don't worry about changing... Either change in a bathroom stall, or change with your friends and stop worrying about them seeing. Because chances are, they wear training bras, too.\n\n4. DON'T BITE YOUR NAILS! They will look crappy, and if you bite them too much, they'll bleed. I know because I used to bite my nails. Here's a tip to stop biting them: dip them in vinegar or nail polish remover every morning before school. The taste is bad and will sting the open cuts, which is good. You can play with a small toy, like a ball or a Slinky, to distract you [at home!]. Or you can get a manicure that looks really good. Wouldn't want to ruin your nails!\n\n5. IF YOU NEED MORE HELP... You can email me! I'm, like, two years older than you, and I'm in 6th [like I said.] I just stopped worrying about all those things you are worrying about, so I can help ya, if ya want. Email me at frootloop99@sbcglobal.net.
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Aside from the pubertty/hormones issue, another reason is that kids of that age lack perspective. They aren't old enough to recognize that whatever may be bothering them today may sort itself out tomorrow, that today's must-have item is oldschool tomorrow.
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wow?    10 year old?  5th grade?\n\nisnt that a bit early?\ni must say,  no matter what you tell a kid that young, they wont understand it.  they started teaching me that stuff in 6th grade.  and i didnt understand it then.  i think they really start to get it 7th or 8th.  but tell them how easy it is to get stds.  how many people have it.  (you have to look that up cause i dont know that)  and tell them what to use.  and if i were you, tell them to never have sex until they are married.  that is the best thing to tell them.     good luck.\n\ni still think that 5th grade/10 years old is still to young.  they should introduce that end of 6th grade.