First Periods: Q & A for Teens About Periods
The About Women's Health Guide answers common questions that parents and girls have about the onset of menstruation. Menstruation FAQs
Discover the answer to frequently asked questions about first periods, and menstrual cycles. Find out when bleeding is excessive; when to call the doctor; why first periods may be irregular; and how to predict your next period.
Anorexia Nervosa
"Anorexia nervosa is an illness that usually occurs in teenage girls. People with anorexia are obsessed with being thin. They lose a lot of weight. They are terrified of gaining weight. Anorexia isn't just a problem with food or weight. It's an attempt to use food and weight to deal with emotional problems." A Parent's Guide to Surviving Adolescence
"You are a parent. You have lived through 2 AM feedings, toddler temper tantrums, and the but-I-don't-want-to-go-to-school-today blues. So why is it the word "adolescence" can strike terror into your heart?" From Kidshealth.org. Disorders of Puberty
Information from the American Family Physician on the disorders of puberty. Emotional Changes During Puberty
During puberty, girls undergo major physical changes, like growing breasts and starting to menstruate. These changes are normal, occur fairly rapidly and are accompanied by changes in the way girls feel about themselves and others and how they behave. This site may help girls who feel they are riding an emotional rollercoaster to know that they are not alone! Talking to Your Child About Menstruation
A primer for parents and their daughters or sons. Talking to Your Child About Puberty
How to discuss the major physical and emotional changes ahead for your preadolescent, armed with the facts and without embarassment.
| 