Having periods is normal, but talking about it with your kid might not be. Here's how to do it right, according to doctors.

I had my first period at 11 years old, stuffed toilet paper in my undies, and hoped for the best. I hadn't had the period talk with my mom, so my dad took over and talked to me about puberty. While we ...

Starting the period talk with your daughter can feel a bit daunting. It’s one of those important conversations that every parent needs to have, but knowing how to approach it can make all the ...

My mom made an effort to talk about periods before I got mine. I wanted to do the same for my kids. Our house has six people and one bathroom, so my kids are around period products. Initially, my ...

Do you remember the first time that your parents sat you down to have the “period talk?” It was probably an awkward conversation, more than likely led by your mother who may have been the only parent ...

"I was shocked." "I didn't know what to do." "I thought I was dying." You don't have to look long to find people sharing the stories of getting their first period on social media — and for many, ...

The queries “What is the right age to talk with your children about puberty?” and “How to prevent precocious puberty” — thanks to a friend who scared the living daylights out of me recently — have ...

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