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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 Fuzz Becomes a Big Deal It starts subtly — maybe a faint shadow on your son’s upper lip, or some downy hair under your daughter’s arms. Then comes the question that signals a new chapter “Mum, should I start shaving?” The first shave at puberty is more than just grooming — it’s a rite Read More

“Mum, What’s a Wet Dream?” If your child has ever blurted out an unexpected question about body parts, periods, or something they overheard at school, you know that moment of freeze. Do you answer honestly? Avoid it? Laugh it off? Welcome to the wonderful, sometimes cringeworthy, world of awkward puberty questions. As uncomfortable as they 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