Providing your kid with the necessary products, as well as realistic, body-positive conversations about their development, will help them feel as though they can handle menstruation independently ...

Preparing your child for their first period—and roughly 40 more years of menstruation that follow—can feel like a big responsibility. But this milestone doesn't have to be overwhelming or awkward. In ...

I am co-author of Welcome to Your Period and receive royalties from sales. It’s a tale as old as time. Around half of adolescents going through puberty will get their period. In high-income countries, ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Breast development usually starts about two years before the first ...

I remember denying the fact that my first period was happening by being like, I dont know, maybe I got a cut or something? and my mom responding with, Dont worry, I wont make a big deal about it.

Puberty often begins at around 11 years old, although anywhere between about 8 and 14 is considered within the typical range. One of the hallmarks of puberty is getting a first period or beginning ...

When will you get your period after pregnancy? Parents who breastfeed all the time usually don't get their period again until they stop nursing. They may also get their periods if they stop nursing ...