· By Clean Age
5 Ways to Talk to Your Kids About Puberty
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Keep it casual. Make the conversation easy and natural. If you feel awkward, so will they. Car conversations seem to go well. Try starting there.
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Keep it real. Talk about your own experience and habits. Kids love to know that their parents are human too.
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State specifics. How many times do you swipe deodorant? When do you use it? What exactly do you do in the shower? Unlock the mysteries, please!
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Try again. This isn’t a one-time convo. Break it up into smaller conversations and talk about it often. This is everyday life, don’t make it a big event.
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Say something. The conversation you are having is WAY better than the one you aren’t. It isn’t going to be perfect – but you should do it anyway.