Use Neutral Language in Conversations About Periods

Want to know how to talk about periods? Start with your child’s feelings. Using neutral language and asking questions helps you know where to take the conversation. Try this: “Your period is a marker of healthy development and can bring about different emotions for people your age. How do you feel about having your first period?” You don’t want to be too positive — especially if your child is having feelings. And you don’t want to be negative, shaping their feelings about a natural function they’ll deal with for many years.

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