Puberty is that stage your child really needs to pay attention to his or her body. At this stage, personal hygiene is a top priority.
As they go through puberty, let know know that personal hygiene is key, because they usually will begin to have a stronger body odour. You need to be conscious of the changes in your child’s body and smells. Discuss this with your child in a private atmosphere as soon as you sense the change.
Broaching the subject first will help your child to understand what they are going through. Puberty can include changes in mood, such as depression, and other children can be cruel if your child has a strong odour.
You need to explain that daily bathing is more important as people grow older because puberty causes body odour. Also, bacteria caused by locker rooms or sports performances requires more attention to showering.
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Buy your child’s first deodorant for them. You can decide whether you want to include an antiperspirant as well. Tell them to use it every morning, usually after they shower, just as you do.
Speak with your daughters about shaving. While this is also a family/personal decision, some daughters may be embarrassed if they have dark hair and their other friends are shaving. Demonstrate how you shave and buy a matching razor, or the razor that they like.
Speak with your sons about starting to shave. You will need to demonstrate how to safely handle a razor. You may also need to explain that more facial hair will grow in time.
Explain what a period is to a child by the time they are of the age of understanding. Each girl should know what to expect when the time arrives. Have some feminine hygiene products on hand and explain how often they should be changed. Check in frequently on how your daughter practices personal hygiene.
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