Puberty 101
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the puberty talk
Puberty 101
Doesn’t your child deserve to know about the changes happening to them so that they can turn to you for support, guidance and information?
Are you looking for a better way to talk to your child about puberty?
So that you can talk naturally about growing up. With LESS cringe and MORE confidence. All whilst respecting your personal values.
And empower your child to make smart sexual decisions.
If that’s you, then you’re in the right place!
You’ll find lots of information that will help you to prepare your child for puberty.
This page is divided into sections to help you learn what puberty is all about, as well as the different conversations to have with boys about puberty (or males or kids with testicles). You’ll also find information about periods as well as for girls about puberty (or females or kids with ovaries). There’s also lists of children’s books about puberty as well as puberty videos.
You really can have honest conversations that guide your child through puberty, and strengthen your relationship without feeling embarrassed, awkward or nervous.
And I’m here to show you how!
Learn what puberty is all about
The blogposts in this section will help parents to gain a better understanding of puberty.
If you’re unsure about how to get started with these conversations, then the Sex Education 101 page may be a better place to start. You might also want to sign up to my free sex education course for parents, Back to Basics, as it helps parents get the right information and deliver sex education the right way.
How to Explain Periods to a Child (regardless of their gender or age)
A child-friendly way to explain puberty for kids
Puberty facts: 10 things that your child needs to know about puberty
Why does puberty happen? (A child-friendly explanation)
5 Bonding Activities Parents Can do with Their Tween
10 puberty books your kids will actually enjoy
Puberty Quiz – Is your child ready for the Puberty Talk?
Changes for boys / males / kids with testicles
The blog posts in this section will help with talking to children about the hormonal changes that happen to kids with a penis and/or testicles.
How to Explain Periods to a Child (regardless of their gender or age)
The first signs of puberty in boys and how to spot them
How to start talking to your son about puberty
The 5 stages of puberty in boys
Penis and foreskin care: from babies to teens
Understanding Penis Size in Children: Common Concerns Addressed
Changes for girls / females / kids with ovaries
The blog posts in this section will help with talking to children about the hormonal changes that happen to kids with a vulva and/or ovaries.
(If you’re looking for any information about periods, that will be in the next section.)
Periods
The blog posts in this section will help with talking to children about periods. And if you’re looking for a book, you’ll find them in my list of period books.
How to Explain Periods to a Child (regardless of their gender or age)
3 signs your daughter is about to start her period
The DIY period kit that will make your child feel prepared
Do you live in a period positive house?
Best books about menstruation and periods (for kids)
Period Pants 101: Everything a parent needs to know about period proof underwear
6 tips for having “the period” talk
Best periods products to use for a first period
TEMPUS Period Tracker App (perfect for tweens & teens)
First Period Quiz
Puberty books
Books are an invaluable resource for the puberty talk as they provide kids with accurate and age-appropriate information about puberty. Below you’ll find links to over 60 books about puberty (with recommendations to the ones that I keep on recommending to parents the most). I have sorted them into lists (by topic, age and sex/gender) so that it’s easier to find what you’re looking for.
If you’re in a hurry and want to know which books I recommend the most, you can read this article about the 10 best puberty books.
Best puberty books for 8 year olds
The best puberty books for 9 year olds
The best puberty books for 10 year olds
Best puberty books for 11 year olds
The best puberty books for 12 year olds
The best puberty books for 13 year olds
The best puberty books for 14 year olds
The best puberty books for boys
The best puberty books for girls
Puberty videos
Some parents like to use videos when talking to their child about puberty (and sex). So I am slowly collecting videos that are worth watching. You’ll find some fantastic videos that you can watch with your child. Or you can watch them to learn more about sex education yourself.
You’ll also find a much bigger list of videos on my Sex Education Videos page.