I’ve written about this before and so will keep it short here. Give a listen to this great Fresh Air program. It’s an interview with the women who wrote a book called “The New Puberty” about why girls are starting puberty considerably earlier than ever. You can get the book here. They say it’s most […]
The “C” Word (No, Not THAT One!)
Am I living in a feminist fantasy where everyone knows boys and men can and do "control themselves" all the time? Right now, everywhere on the planet boys and men are actively not raping and pillaging their way through their days.
Is puberty starting earlier?
The short answer is yes. The long answer is yes as well. Remember! Girls start puberty before their periods start! Here’s what we know and be sure to read this awesome article from the NY Times: The most legitimate reason for the earlier onset in girls is because they are fatter (have more fat, not […]
Dot Girl Has New Packaging and it’s GREAT!
I love my sisters at Dot Girl, creators of the Girls First Period Kit. It’s cute, subtle and oh-so-helpful in helping girls be prepared for their first period. The kit has pads, wipes, a reusable heating pad and a great booklet about periods. And they won a Mom’s Choice Award® for it, too. This is […]
Puberty from Head to Toe
My new friend Jane Esselstyn, teaches sex ed in Cleveland, OH to 6th ,7th and 8th graders. She has a great blog about her work – truly funny and informative! Oh my! http://pubertyfromheadtotoe.blogspot.com/
