My daughter recently went to the doctor for a regular check up. During her exam the pediatrician noticed she is developing down below. She seemed a little concerned that it was happening at her age. She sent us for blood work and xrays of her hand to check her bone age. She was affraid she might have something called premature pubarche. Fortunately the tests all came back within normal ranges, however now my daughter seems a little apprehensive that she is "different" than other girls her age. We have a very open relationship, so I have talked with her several times about being a young woman and some of the "normal" changes that happen to all of us. She is a very smart girl who loves to read. So when I mentioned the idea of trying to find her a book about everything we have been discussing, her face lit up. She said that would be great and then we can discuss any questions she may have from the book. So I am here hoping someone may have a book that helped them or their daughter with this very sensitive issue. Again she will be 9 in July and I have always considered her a little more mature for her age so any suggestions would be soooo appreciated!!! Thank you in advance for your help!!
I am a pediatrician and a mother of a 12-year-old girl. We bought The Keeping and Care of You by American Girl. It was a life-saver. My daughter loves it. I bought it for her when she was about 9 or 10. Nothing too risque or scarry.
Hope it helps
Go to Google and type in early puberty...TONS of info and book suggestions came up.................All the best to you.
I went through the same thing with my 9 year old that is very developed for her age. We did the same testing when she was 7. I just happened to come across this book in the library last year "As I Grow" and it was just in time because she began to menstruate shortly afterwards and she felt more comfortable. Tell your daughter she is not different there are other girls just like her. :)
I got my daughter, who is now 14, "THE CARE AND KEEPING OF YOU" its from the American Girl Library. It's a great book! I still catch her referring back to it all the time.
here's the link:
http://store.americangirl.com/agshop/html/ProductPage.jsf...
GOOD LUCK WITH THE (PRE)TEEN yrs ;)
My daughter is also 8 and will be 9 in June is going through the same thing. She started first with the pubic hair and is now having to shave her armpits, she also has breast buds. I was very concerned since she was so young. Our Dr. told me that the chicken and milk has lots of hormones in them and that is what is most likely causing the rapid puberty. I don't have any book suggestions, but wanted to let you know that your daughter is not the only one going through it. Good luck.
J.
"American Girl" has a very good book on growing up and develoing which is great. I bought it for my grandaughters and all their friends bought it.
try at book called "whats going on down there for girls"- my son has the one for boys and we LOVE IT!!! it is very good has lots of questions with anwswers
My favorite is the one by American Girl dolls- The Care and Keeping of You
I have a friend that has a little girl age 6. She has the same issue, more hair than her mother does. Let me know if you find any books...thanks
My 11yr daughter has a book called "The Care of Keeping of You." It is part of the American Girl library. The book is about $10 and I've seen it at Target and Barnes and Noble. My daughter has had it for a couple years and reads it ALL the time. This book covers everything from the care of your body to puberty and even proper eating. I love this book, its very easy to understand and makes some of the tough question easier. Good Luck!!!
Look into American Girl's "The Care & Keeping of You - The Body Book for Girls". I saw it at Walgreens, it has child friendly illustrations, from hair styles, clothing, sanitary pads, etc. You can check it on-line: www.store.americangirl.com.
I thought to buy it for my daughter, but she is only 2!
I think it's a great resource for pre teens.
Good luck!
The resource I have is Christian, if you don't mind that....any Christian bookstore probably would carry a series of books called "Here's Lily". I got mine at Young Women of Faith (google women of faith) website, and I'm sure they have other such resources. The Lily series contains pairs of books, a fiction story coupled with a nonfiction about growing up and bodily changes with workbook-style pages to fill in. My daughter and i spent many years reading these stories together....they make you laugh and cry, and are full of good values and important lessons. The one that dealt most with the bodily changes was called Lily Robbins M.D. (medical dabbler) and was accompanied by The Body Book. They are written by Nancy Rue and published by ZonderKidz. In fact if you are interested, I probably still have most of them and could send them to you! My daughter is now 15 and these books are aimed at the 8-12 age group. Let me know if you are interested!!
When my daughter was 10, I read parts of a puberty book to her. The best one is from American girl Library, "The care and keeping of you" You can get it used on Amazon.com or any mayor bookseller. The book takes about everything from personal grooming to body changes,period, pimples, emotions, everything and in a easy non-complicated language.
My daughter is now 12 and just got her period for the first time, I know that book prepared her for that very well.
Good luck!
I am a stay at home mom and have been married for 15 years. I have a 12yr old girl, 11yr old boy, and 5yr old boy.
