2006-08-11 09:39:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Thank you for being attentive to her needs. My mother wasn't. There are tampons made for teens and pre-teens. She can swim with a tampon, not a problem. Just be sure she knows to change it at regular intervals. Once her body gets into a regular cycle, she'll be able to 'listen' to her body and know when to change it. If you are uncomfortable teaching her how to use a tampon, there should be a nurse or someone at her doctor's office who can help.
There are lots of sites on discussions for the subject, just type the information into the search bar. Look through everything and see what you feel is appropriately stated. And read it WITH her.
And welcome her to womanhood. She is now responsible for her own body.
2006-08-11 09:49:59 · answer #1 · answered by ninusharra 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For a more technical book, try The Period Book: Everything You Don't Want to Ask (But Need to Know) (But Need to Know) by Karen Gravelle, Jennifer Gravelle, and Debbie Palen
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802774784/sr=8-1/qid=1155329135/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-3744275-2756630?ie=UTF8
ALSO, DEFINITELY GET "Are you there God, it's me, Margaret" by Judy Blume. It's a lovely story about a young girl coming of age. It's not ABOUT menstruating, but a lovely book regardless - however, it does talk about the girl getting her period.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0440904196/sr=1-1/qid=1155329224/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-3744275-2756630?ie=UTF8&s=books
2006-08-11 09:47:52 · answer #2 · answered by ♪ ♥ ♪ ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Realistically, a 12 year old girl should already know that stuff and should not have to read it. Her mother should be discussing that with her.
2006-08-11 09:42:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her mother should have discused EVERYTHING about that with her already. If not then talk with a gyn for more info, like the different colors of the blood on menstration on different days.
2006-08-11 09:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by 3m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
school nurses usually have alot of brochures, or maybe a family health clinic in your neighborhood or planned parenthood. I found all of those things very useful when i was young. I read everything I could.
2006-08-11 09:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by Just Gone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to yahoo health. Or there's a great book called: Changing Bodies, Changing Lives
2006-08-11 09:42:02 · answer #6 · answered by Dark River 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of reading, she should talk to her mom or a close female family member. Not the thing to be going through on your own. Trust me, I know.
2006-08-11 09:41:58 · answer #7 · answered by jennifer h 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A very good website for you would be www.beinggirl.com It has all types of questions with answers about starting your period, among other things. Check it out. I'm sure you will find it very helpful. :)
2006-08-11 09:46:34 · answer #8 · answered by Kristen K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand what you're going through, i had the same questions and these sites have good readings:
Best wishes
2006-08-11 09:44:31 · answer #9 · answered by sunshine25 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get little booklets for young girls, on the leaflet rack in doctors, or libraries
2006-08-11 09:42:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋