Puberty and period health

Support your teen through periods and puberty

Our free downloadable guide gives you the knowledge you need to help your t(w)een (and you!) ride the waves of puberty hormones and have a positive period experience.

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Why are teens’ periods during puberty so irregular?

In the first years of getting their period, tweens and teens will often experience irregular cycles. They may get their first period and not see their next period for several months...

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Early or precocious puberty

What is early or precocious puberty and why does it happen?

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Teens and sleep

How much should your teen be sleeping and common sleep changes during puberty

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Preparing your child for the first period

Are you concerned that your child isn’t prepared for starting their period? Maybe you want your kid to have a better first period than you did; or maybe they have just started asking questions...

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How hormones and puberty affect the feelings of teenagers

How menstrual cycles may impact your tween or teen’s moods, emotions and mental health.

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The signs that your teen will be getting their first period

Before your tween or teen gets their first period, they will already be experiencing puberty driven body changes. There are a few obvious body changes that start before they will begin to get menstrual cycles...

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Health class vs Teena body literacy education

What your tween or teen gets taught at school varies a lot state by state. It’s important to bear in mind that kids might see puberty changes begin as early as eight years old and they may have their first period at 10. This might mean you need to plan for at-home period education and conversations.

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Teena: the best gift for a teen girl/teens and pre-teens/tweens

Looking for the perfect gift for the teen or pre-teen in your life? A gift that manages to be essential and educational as well as cool and on trend? Teena makes for a deeply thoughtful, entirely unique present that is long-lasting, sustainable, and meaningful.

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