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    Jul 8, 2010, 12:17 PM
    How to explain a period to a child
    Explanation on how the menstrual period happens and what to expect when it happens and the changes that happen to the body during that time
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    Jul 8, 2010, 12:18 PM

    How to explain a period to a child
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    Jul 8, 2010, 01:09 PM
    When mine were growing into that stage, I explained things in simple terms, so that they woulnd't be terrified when the period actually started.

    I didn't mince words either, but the basics covered the changes to their bodies, what happens when they acutally have a period, and then showed them how a pad worked. That was enough at the time.

    But, I really liked your quesiton because I figure there has to be a better way, or easier way to get through that stage.

    I found this book on line, which had a really good reference. Maybe it is suitable for your needs.

    Amazon.com: Sweet Secrets: Stories of Menstruation (9780929005331): Kathleen O'Grady, Paula Wansbrough: Books
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    Jul 8, 2010, 01:28 PM

    What is the age of the child?
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    Jul 8, 2010, 01:49 PM

    Go to your local library and talk to the librarian in charge of the children's book section. There are a number of books written to help parents through the "talk".
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    Jul 8, 2010, 10:04 PM

    My daughter is 6 and last year when she was five she walked in on me in the bathroom using a tampon and spied the used one in the toilet. So of course she was concerned.

    I kept it brief, child language, and simple. "when girls get older, around when they are in 6th, 7th and 8th grade, a girls privates will have a little bit of bleeding. it doest hurt. and its not bad. its a good thing. its how our bodies were made." of course she asked why it happens. I said simply 'it has to do with how baby's get in mommys tummy. Want to go to the park?"
    And that ended that LOL
    I'm a firm believer in not lying. And I also believe in answering the questions they ask, but changing the subject at the end of an issue that she isn't old enough for yet.


    I hope I helped. Good luck hon.
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    Jul 8, 2010, 10:05 PM

    I can help you if I knew the age of the child.
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