Handling Puberty in Girls - 1

We have enough of medical information about puberty and articles as to how to handle it through the experiences of other writers. No matter how much we read and prepare ourselves , when it happens for the first time and it’s your daughter or niece who has to go through it, results in slight anxiety and worry as to how you can cope through this situation. As women we all went through different experiences because of what our mothers knew about this growth spurt process. So how are you going to handle it differently? Presenting a few tips to handle puberty in your child and yourself when the changes happen-:


-> Educating the child in advance as to the natural biological changes that occur in the body is important. Preferably when you see the tell tale signs like the body swelling, mood swings , obsession with reading or doing something differently etc.

->You need to tell your child  the possibilities of what could happen in her body  and prepare her for it.

-> Buying the right support lingerie when the right time starts and taking care of the clothes that you need to buy for the girls. Avoid low cut shirts and tees to avoid any sort of embarrassment.

-> Even though puberty sets in at an early age it doesn't mean that the girls have to be all grown up, remember that she is still a child and she needs to be treated like one except for the body changes.

-> The emotional support you give her is very important. There could be a lot confusion regarding her sexuality, the opposite sex and other issues.

-> Once the periods start teach her the basic hygiene of keeping her private parts clean, how to use the pad, if there is excessive bleeding , tell her to change her pads often so that there is no staining when she is at school.

-> Encourage her to continue with her physical activities as usual and also let her play her favorite sports. A healthy physical exercise is a must during this phase.

-> There will be a growth spurt where the girls grow taller than the boys , it may embarrass her .But encourage her and tell her to move on and that its always an advantage to be tall.


Help her walk through her usual routine through this phase and let her enjoy her childhood normally. We will talk about health issues during puberty in the next article. Handling Health Issues during Puberty in Girls - 2