A great discussion to have with your 5-7-year-old daughter is about her ovaries. I love this picture from my book, I’m a Girl, Special Me. It helps a young girl to understand that the ovaries need special protection inside her body just like these tiny bird eggs need special care inside a bird’s nest.
Start Mom-Daughter Talks Early
The time to begin talking to your daughter about her girl anatomy is when she is as young as 5-7 years old. This is such a precious age. These little girls are curious and have endless questions about their body, and it’s natural for them to talk about it. What is even better about these little conversations when your daughter is young is that it’s natural and easy for you.
Back to Basics: Teaching Girls About Their Reproductive Parts
Let’s make sure that we teach our young daughters the basics about where their reproductive structures are located before we teach them about what they do. [Read more…]
The 7-Minute Talk: Teaching Your Daughter About Her Reproductive System
Two important recommendations for parents of 5-7 year old daughters.
- Start early to teach your daughter about her reproductive system so she will be prepared for the changes that are coming.
- Teach her through tiny bits of information I call the 7-minute talk.
Why Teaching Your Daughter About Her Anatomy Leads to Female Empowerment
There are lots of reasons why it’s important for your daughter to learn about her reproductive anatomy and the function of each of the parts. However, one of the most important reasons to make sure your daughter is informed is to empower her with ownership. [Read more…]
