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

My daughter was 2 and a half the first time she followed me into the bathroom when I was menstruating. It was my first postpartum period after having her younger brother, and she startled at the ...

A female’s first menstrual period, known as menarche, occurs during puberty. Menstruation indicates that the body is mature enough for reproduction. About 98% of girls begin their periods by age 15.

Childhood looks different for our kids. Not only from the outside — more technology, more Sephora shopping sprees — but from the inside, too. Children are hitting puberty earlier than previous ...

The onset of menstruation is a pivotal moment for young girls, heralding a time of significant physical and emotional growth.

Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. A first menstrual cycle usually occurs between the ages ...

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