My son has been asking a lot of questions about puberty, especially about penises, body hair, and how his body might change as he grows. Your Body has been such a helpful resource because it shows real diversity in bodies, including adult naked bodies and child bodies, without making it feel awkward or shameful. He was worried about growing hair on his back, and this helped us talk about how bodies are all different - and that difference is part of growing up.
I've got a 5 yo who is super curious about naked bodies - i loved that i could choose what images to show him!
This book is recommended for Parents/Caregivers of Children aged 7-18. Cath emphasises the importance of staring these conversations early. The Parent's guide to Puberty provides practical advice and it addresses not only the physical changes of puberty but also the behavioural and emotional changes that occur during development. It provides a straightforward and logical approach to having honest and open conversations. The book helps by making difficult topics less intimidating for both parents/caregivers and children alike. The extensive Q&A section helps with navigating potentially award conversations.
Thank you Cath
This is a very thorough explanation, but uses easy to understand terms and helps "translate" what the puberty process is and what to expect. It was super helpful for my husband to understand the process of puberty for our female daughter.
We used this in combination with several other puberty/development books and if I had the funds to buy just one, this would be it.
This resource helped me feel better about my daughter's behavior. Thank you!
I feel so much more prepared with resources when teaching my kids about their bodies and body parts. The level of material and how is it presented is very accessible for different ages. This guide was exactly what I was looking for.