How to talk to DD about puberty
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Anonymous
| DD has an ADHD/anxiety diagnosis. She is very smart about some things (does well academically), but is completely clueless about otherd - she is 10 and still can't tie her shoes, and hygiene is a struggle. Based on family history, she will hit puberty within a year or two and I am really concerned she will have problems taking care of herself (there is only so much I can do). Would appreciate advice from those btdt. |
Anonymous
| Matter-of-factly. And maybe give her some literature since she's a good student. I'm sure she'll read it voraciously. |
Anonymous
| The American girl body books are good. |
Anonymous
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I would have different books around like "It's not the Stork" etc.
I'd also get her the HPV vaccine when she's 11. I'd do this for any kid--NT or SN, boy or girl. My sister had severe learning disabilities and in all seriousness, only she and another of her cohort didn't end up pregnant as a teen. So at some point you're going to need to have those difficult conversations on how to prevent pregnancy. Once puberty hits, she'll probably need to see an gynecologist as well. Try to find someone who can explain how a condom or the pill works. Don't be embarrassed about sex It's normal. Most importantly, try to raise her to be confident in herself. |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
| The American Girl books scared the crap out of my DD. They start off with an intro that says something like "When you were little, you needed someone to care for you. Now that you are older, you are independent and can take care of yourself. You can do everything for yourself." My daughter interpreted this literally to mean that we were now expecting her to do everything 100% on her own. The look of terror on her face as we read this was heartbreaking. |
Anonymous
Disagree 100%. Found it so awful I returned it without letting DD read it. |