When talking to your child about things like periods, how babies are made and contraception, it can be helpful to have an understanding of the female reproductive system. You can use this information to answer tricky “how does that work” questions and to make sure you are giving your child the right information.
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Conversation Starters
Do you see those brightly coloured packets on the shelf over there? They are called pads. Some people use them when they have their period. You will get a period when you grow up. Do you know why periods happen?
You are getting really good at naming your private body parts. Would you like to know what the inside of your private body parts look like?
Do you know where a baby grows before it is born?
Strategies for you to try
Create labelling and sorting games
Ask your child to point to the different parts of their reproductive system on the pictures or put labels on the different parts. Ask your child to sort the images of the different stages of the menstrual cycles in order.Calendar
Stick images of the different stages of the menstrual cycle onto your child’s calendar. This way they can see how their body is changing as time passes each month.Teachable moments
Use teachable moments to start a conversation with your child. Examples of teachable moments could include:- walking down the aisle at the supermarket and pointing out the sanitary products
- seeing a pregnant woman on the bus
- a couple on TV are talking about having a baby
- your child opening the drawer where the tampons and pads are kept
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