Managing Puberty Milestones

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

More Than Just a Date on the Calendar It can arrive quietly or with a splash of drama. It might show up after weeks of questions, or take everyone by surprise. No matter how it happens, a child’s first period marks one of the most significant milestones of puberty — and not just for them Read More

When Shoes No Longer Fit Overnight One day, you’re buying your child a new school uniform, and barely six months later, their trousers are ankle-grazers, and their sleeves end mid-forearm. Sound familiar? If so, you’re probably witnessing the extraordinary — and often bewildering — phenomenon of a puberty growth spurt. Puberty is one of the Read More

From Peach Fuzz to First Razor It sneaks up gradually. One day, your son is brushing his teeth with the same carefree energy he had in primary school. Next, he’s squinting in the mirror, tilting his chin, running fingers over a shadow of stubble and asking, “Should I start shaving?” This seemingly small milestone signals Read More