I am a single father,how should i help my daughter when she starts her period,no girly suff here?

Question

should i get this stuff early then so when it happens we will have it stocked at home

Answer 1

Use this link,
http://beinggirl.com/en_US/pages/home.jsp
They have information there, as well as samples and coupons for your daughter. I signed up my daughter. No spam, great information and real samples and coupons right to your house. Might not have everything you need, it's a start though. I hope this helps.

Answer 2

I think it's great that you are wanting to be prepared so that it will make this transition into womanhood easier for your daughter. You can go ahead and stock up now, just don't go crazy on the feminine protection products. She'll need products that are suited to her own individual needs, so buy some of the essentials and then when the time comes for her to use them then you can start stocking up on the things she really needs.

I really suggest finding a female relative to talk to her about what she can expect to happen, and if you don't have a female relative that can talk to her then try to find a female friend that she'll feel comfortable in talking with. It will be less embarrassing for her to talk with a female that has been through this and she'll be more comfortable in asking questions.

Don't just count on her health classes in school providing her with a thorough education on women's health. Many of these classes provide just a basic overview of what a girl can expect and often these girls are too embarrassed to ask the questions they might have while in the presence of their peers. So see if there is a female that she can talk to and confide in, and that will answer any questions she might have.

In the meantime, it wouldn't hurt for you to read up on this subject either, in the event that she should have to come to you over any concerns or questions. Maybe buy some books so that both of you can read and learn from? Other than that, continue being understanding and supportive for her so that she doesn't feel overwhelmed by this natural part of life that is about to take place for her. Best of luck to you both!

Answer 3

Sex education and puberty are always sensitive subjects to handle between fathers and their daughters.

You should have a pack of pads available beforehand, as periods can start quite unexpectedly.

Maybe you could look into books they have for young teens which cover the issues of physical development. If you have female relatives, they could perhaps advise her and answer any questions she has. Schools are also supposed to offer preparatory sessions on the subject.

Whatever you do, don't overreact about it, or make it seem like it's something bad and shameful. That will only make your daughter scared and confused.

Answer 4

If you have a female relative, enlist her help. Usually schools will have a segment in health class about getting your period and puberty. If your school does, that would be a great time to start up a conversation about it. Try your best not to be embarrassed and let her end the discussion. Let her know that she can count on you to discuss ANYTHING, so she won't feel like she can't talk to you.

Basically, read up on the subject! I know you know how it works and all, but refresh your memory anyway. There's a lot more to puberty than just getting your period. There are new things to learn, especially with S.T.D.'s.

I was a single mom of three boys, so I kind of understand how you feel! My two older boys are going through puberty with a step-dad, but they still come to me about that kind of stuff. So I read up on boys and we had many long talks. My guys don't feel "weird" about talking to me about sex because I didn't freak out. I'd just rather have them learn the real facts and not listen to some of the crazy junk their friends say.

Be as supportive as you can! Good luck and blessings!

Answer 5

Well, first of all you shouldn't be scared to talk to her about this subject. Think how old is she now? Did you know that girls as early as 7yrs old have begun their periods? It's true they have. Ok, don't be scared, it's a natural thing all women have and your daughter will begin to change in a blink of an eye. First, sit down write down what you'd like to say, don't just go into it without thinking about what you'd like to say. Due to the fact that both of you will be nervous about talking about this subject. But you should explain to her that this is normal for a girl to go through and not to be scared about it when she starts. You're her dad and you should be the one to talk to her you don't want others to tell her about it, cause many young ladies who start don't know the first thing about their periods. She may even know more about it than you think, depending on how old she is. But after the two of you dicusse what it is and why her body is changing then the two of you go to wal-mart or drug store and let her pick out the kind she would like to try. At first she doesn't need to use tampoons, she need the pads. I hope the two of you can get through this together and understand she's going to be just as nervous about this subject as you are, so work together and talk to each other.Alot of women thinks it's best for another woman to talk to the girls, but why shouldn't the dad, due to you are her father and it's ok for you to talk to her also, not just a female.

Answer 6

first of all I want to send you all my consideration for taking care of your girl all by yourself.
hoping you know how the absorbents and tampons "work"(don't forget that tampons-but not the absorbents-can develop a toxic syndrome-there is plenty of explanations inside the box) I'll tell you "the story" you can tell her...even since she is a little girl.
...that every girl will grow up and turn into a woman,so her uterus will start and "exercise" for preparing to be a womb for the baby.the " exercise" happens once a month when the layer of the uterus made of water,cells and little blood will change into a new one if the baby isn't inside.she can notice that especially because of the drops of blood that will flow from the vagina. some girls start it at 8-9 years old,some latter.some can have severe pain (ibuprofen or something similar is good enough) some don't feel much.

Answer 7

--Yes, get them in advance and familiarize yourself wtih how the various products and how they work. It will probably be best, though, if she starts off with pads for a few years.

--Some schools will have a health class or a couple of days of lesson plans on reproductive health; check to see if her school does. These usually occur for 6th graders and parents may have to sign a waiver to let the child attend. It would be a good help to you both.

--Ask a female relative or friend or the mother of one of her friends to help you have this conversation altogether, or, to have this conversation with her in your place.

If they do it for you, I would stress that you're doing it this way so she can have some privacy. And, definitely make sure that she understands that she can come to you at anytime for help and advice and you will be there for her no matter what.

I suspect that you're both going to be just fine. Good luck.

Answer 8

I too was a single dad. I didn't have to deal with that problem because I got my daughter involved with an wonderful organization called Big Brothers/Big Sisters and got her a volunteer Big Sister. Not only did she help with the problem you speak of but a whole lot of other issues unique to little girls. Call them, they are absolutely great. Good Luck.

Answer 9

Most likely she will learn all about it in school so you shouldn't have to do much teaching. I would have a box of tampons and pads (since you don't know which she will prefer) in a bathroom....Get some pain meds for cramps......this way when she starts you have whats needed and you have to be awkward when she needs something!

If you have to explain it to her then just tell her that a good thing is going to happen to her and it means she is turning into an adult, Then explain the rest.

Answer 10

Educate yourself regarding this matter so that you can properly educate your daughter. This may seem like a scary issue for a father to have to deal with but it really is a normal part of every woman's life. Because men are a part of women's lives, menstrual issues should be treated as part of their lives and all men should be educated about regarding their women's issues. Thumbs Up to you for being a Dad that is there, and yes capable of raising a girl child properly.

Answer 11

Thank you for being concerned about this. I was raised by a single father and he had no interest in this kind of thing. He would get angry if I needed tampons because it cost him money. Anyway, if you have no female in your life to talk to her about it, use a code word or something for when she starts her period. This will make things less embarrassing for both of you. Also, be patient. This is the crazy teenage years and female hormones tend to make girls go wild. Trust me on this one. The fact that you even asked this question leads me to believe that you are going to be just fine and you are doing a wonderful job. Keep up the good work.

Feel free to e mail me anytime for advise. I have tons of experience on what NOT to do!