'How can I chat with my squeamish 8-year-old about periods?'

‘How can I chat with my squeamish 8-year-old about periods?

I started a conversation with her once about periods, and she was totally squicked out.

I’d love some help.’

What a great question. I’m sure this parent isn’t alone in this.

So what do we do when we have info we need to give our kid

so that they stay safe and healthy growing up,

but which they’re too squicked out to hear?

My answer this week comes from the Courage pillar of the Evolved Family method.

The Courage pillar helps us look at how we can support our child exactly as they are,

without pretending, or wishing, they were easier to talk to about sensitive stuff!

It teaches us how to start conversations, and which actual words to use.

To hear more about how to use the Courage pillar and chat with your squicky kid about periods,

watch this week's episode of SItting in a Car here.

And here’s to doing our best to stay connected to our growing kids.

x Sarah

This episode is a gentle reminder about this past question on Sitting in a Car and how my answer can support even more connection between you and your growing kid. Because sometimes it’s helpful to be reminded of the things you wanted to talk about in your family but you’ve forgotten about in the swirl of family life x