Quality time is very important to me and I see that it’s important for my daughter, Makenna, as well. Spending time with her will hopefully let her know that the lines of communication will always be open and I will always be there for her no matter what.
I’ve had some good, solid talks with Makenna over the course of the last 2 months with the help of U by Kotex Tween. Do I think she has all the knowledge she needs about how a female body works? Not quite. I am also not sure she is fully grasping the concept of it yet.
I am looking for some fun ways to break the ice per say. Let her know it’s not a scary conversation. It’s one that she can talk to me about and feel comfortable with.
I have been very picky with when I talk to Makenna about when she starts her period. So far I have noticed she (of course) feels more comfortable when we are alone. For example: if we’re in the car together, or walking around Downtown Disney, or waiting for a movie to start at the theaters.
Tell me:
- Your favorite Mother-Daughter activities? How do you best bond with your daughter?
- How you read cues from your daughter to determine when she is most comfortable talking about sensitive topics.
- Where do these moments usually occur? When’s the easiest time to discuss her period?
I welcome any and all tips you can give me to help my conversations with my daughter go more smoothly. If your daughter has already started her period tell me how you did it, if she hasn’t started her period please tell me how you plan on going about the conversation.
I tell Makenna to stop growing up almost every day but Makenna is 7 1/2 going on 16 and I know that very soon she will be going through changes that I cannot stop. She will have questions and hopefully I will have answers. Thanks to the Kotex Tween site I will have the information on hand to help me answer any questions she may have.
I also found that I can introduce Kenna to Hello Period. Hello Period is a site that can help answer period questions when I may not have the answers or she may want to learn on her own.
Don’t forget to join me and take the Break The Cycle pledge! It’s time to stop the weirdness of periods! You can also get more tips on how to talk to your daughter about her period on the U by Kotex Facebook page and Twitter page.
Disclosure:I wrote this review while participating in a Brand Ambassador Campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of U by Kotex Tween and received products to facilitate my post and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate. All opinions are my own.
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What a beautiful picture! I have a son, but my little sister is 9 years old, and I know my mother will be so wonderful with her, she was with me. I pretty sure they have already had the period talk, but not the “S” talk yet. Maybe someday, I will have a little girl that I can bond with, but for now, it’s my little man that makes up my life. PS. Keep doing what you are doing with your daughter, she will keep rewarding you over and over again.
I have two boys, but I am very close with my neices and am proud they sometimes look to me as a resource
I don’t have my daughter yet, but I enjoy spending time with my mother. She used to take me out to eat, just us. We would talk and she would get me whatever I wanted to eat just for that night. I was much older when we did this because up till I was about 14 I didn’t want anything to do with her. I was a big daddy’s girl.
You are very pretty and your daughter is beautiful
I still have a while to go!
She’s so pretty! Just like her mama!
I haven’t had this talk yet with my daughter, but it probably needs to happen soon.
Gorgeous pic! I have a son, so my talk will be a bit different.
Finally sat down and actually had the talk with Makenna on Sunday! It went so well and not only better than I expected, but less embarrassing and awkward too. If you need any additional tips aside from the awesome Kotex site, let me know
What a beautiful picture of you two! There’s nothing like mother and daughter
Great picture!
I’m thinking you will just know when the right time is because she’ll ask some questions or the conversation will just open up naturally.
Wow, she is so young, but I guess it’s the right time when she is curious.
Right now my daughter is only 16 months so we don’t have discuss sensitive topics yet, but I have worked to form a special bond with her from day 1, so hopefully when the time comes she will be comfortable to talk to me!
such a rough topic to cover with girls but glad you find time to spend quality time i need to do more of that with my daughter we don’t get enough of it
That picture of you and your daughter is gorgeous!
Coming from a teenage girl I have to say that my mom was/is awesome. She was very open and I loved being able to just go to her. It helped that if something came up she was really calm about it. Good luck with all of this! Beautiful photo of you and your daughter by the way.
My daughter is 16 now, and I find most of our best conversations occur in the car when I am driving her to and from her activities. Unfortunately now she is learning to drive, so I guess I will have to find a new time to connect with her!
Great post. I’ve got two boys, and they’re not tweens yet, but still, took me back to those days where my mom had the “talks” with me.
My daughter and I love to bake together.
I only a boy so I won’t have this talk but my mom and I would bond and share when cooking together.
My girls are only 2 & 3, so I haven’t gotten this far in our relationship, yet. But I am hoping when the time comes, they won’t be too embarrassed about talking about things like this.
My daughter and I love spending time together over pedicures.
You two really look alike – so great you have such a nice bond.
Well, as the mom of all boys, this is one talk I never have to worry about having, but I can agree that mother daughter bonding time is so precious and important.
We’re not there yet…but I’m going to be honest when the time comes.
That is such a beautiful picture of you and your daughter.
My daughter is still young so our time is mostly spent playing games and being goofy. I have tried hard with all my children to be open and hope they do the same with me. It is not always easy with the boys I’m hoping it comes more natural for my daughter.
You guys look so cute! It’s good that you’re building an open communication line.
Thank You Billie
Quality time is important to me too! Two of my daughters out of three have already started their period. My youngest just turned 8 so its almost time to have the talk with her.
It definitely gets a little easier as they get older. My daughter is 14 now and she talks openly about her period – as long as daddy isn’t around! LOL That never changes.
Good to know Jenn!