Tween Tuesday: Time to have "the talk"
Liz Atwood discusses when to have "the talk" with your daughters in this week's Tween Tuesday. Have you had the talk with your daughter? That’s the question Kotex is asking on its website, which offers advice to moms on how to talk to their daughters about menstruation. The site then links to Kotex’s new line of products U by Kotex Tween—feminine products designed for smaller bodies and packaged in a glimmering box. At first I was surprised when I read about this in the New York Times. As the mother of boys, I wasn’t aware that girls today are starting their periods as young as 8. And a sparkly box for feminine products? Who ever thought having a period could be glamorous? But after giving it some thought, it makes sense to design feminine hygiene products for young girls. While tweens may have started their periods, their bodies aren’t yet grown. A glittery box might not relieve the anxiety that comes with the start of menstruation, but an honest conversation with mom probably will. Among the site’s advice to moms:
1. Pick a specific day to have the talk. 2. Prepare for your daughter’s questions by reading up. 3. Plan a celebration, such as a girls’ day out. 4. Tell her about your own experiences and let her know you’re available to talk about hers.
Comments
Couldn't agree with you more, Liz! I like the direction Kotex is taking since young girls do appreciate 'pretty' and special. So many moms I've talked with still, surprisingly, shiver at the thought of talking to their daughters about menstruation. It really centers around the reality that their little girls are becoming women--and that is a huge milestone. (worth celebrating in my opinion!)
Posted by: ChiefMaxi | April 20, 2011 9:43 AM