Talking About Puberty

The Talk That Matters More Than You Think You may have rehearsed it a hundred times in your head. You sit beside your child, take a deep breath, and say, “So… there’s something we should talk about.” Suddenly, you’re met with a blank stare, a cringe, or even a quick dash out of the room 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

“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

When the Questions Start Coming “Why do I smell funny after running?” “What are these bumps on my face?” “Why is my voice squeaky?” If these questions have started popping up in your home, you’re not alone. As children begin to notice changes in their bodies, their curiosity spikes — and as a parent, it’s Read More