Harriet Montgomery

Growing Up Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming Puberty. For many parents, just hearing the word can bring back a flood of awkward memories, emotional outbursts, and body changes they’d rather forget. Now, as your child approaches this pivotal stage, you might be wondering: How do I support them without making it weird, rushed or full Read More

The Conversation You Don’t Want to Miss “Mum, what’s a period?” If those five words have ever caught you off guard, you’re not alone. Whether it comes during a shopping trip, a TV ad, or while folding laundry, that question signals an important moment. Explaining menstruation to your child might feel awkward at first, especially Read More

When the Whiff Becomes Real That moment is special. Your child comes home from school, kicks off their trainers, and gives you a sweaty hug. Now, it’s not just about grazed knees or homework fights. You’re entering the realm of teen body odour. Welcome to puberty. As a parent, I feel like this stage hits Read More

Fuel for a Growing Body Puberty is more than a phase. It’s a time of rapid growth, emotional ups and downs, and changing identity. As kids become teens, their bodies need more than sleep and well-fitting uniforms. They need the right nutrients to support healthy development from the inside out. But even with a balanced Read More

A New Kind of Growing Up The word “puberty” often conjures up images of physical changes — acne, growth spurts, maybe a moody teenager grunting from behind their bedroom door. But one of the most important parts of growing up is less visible: learning how to navigate relationships. As children move into their tween years, Read More

When Growing Up Comes Too Soon It often starts with a simple observation. Perhaps your eight-year-old daughter develops breast buds, or your son suddenly sprouts pubic hair at just nine. You pause, confused — is this normal? Or is it too early? The reality is, puberty doesn’t always follow a textbook timeline. While many children Read More

“Everyone Else Is Doing It!” Puberty is a time of enormous change — not just for your child’s body and emotions, but also for their social world. As hormones start to surge and friendships grow more complex, peer influence becomes a central force in your tween’s or teen’s life. Suddenly, being accepted, fitting in, and Read More

“I’m Hungry Again!” You’ve just cleared away the dinner plates when your tween appears in the kitchen, eyes scanning the fridge. “What can I eat?” becomes a familiar refrain, often within minutes of a full meal. Sound familiar? Welcome to puberty — where growth spurts and hormone shifts collide with a seemingly bottomless appetite. As Read More