Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with puberty for girls.

Ignore: Do not be judgemental you were not perfect during puberty allow child to be open and honest. Share.

Ignore: Tell her she is healthy, normal, and beautiful. Teach her how to care for her new body.

Ignore: Discuss puberty and the physical and emotional changes with your daughter before it begins.

Ignore: Most girls will start having a period 3 to 5 years after developing breasts.

Ignore: Menarche (first period) happens on average 2 years after breasts start to develop (Thelarche).

Emotionally: Emotionally labile: easily crying or laughing, angry or frustrated? Requires adjustments to changes.

Ignore: Do respect your body.Do mature gracefully in mind and body.Don't let hormones control your actions.

Ignore: SIGNS of puberty will appear but it takes 2 years of thelarche before menstruatio n appear.

Keep: Keep extra pads or tampons in school locker in case your period starts suddenly at school.

Take: Take Medications i.e., ibuprofen (Advil) & acetaminophen (Tylenol) can help ease period pain.

Put: Put a heating pad or hot water bottle on your abdomen 2 help w' cramps during period.

Exercise: Exercise during PMS and your period helps you boost your mood and feel your best.

Remember:: Remember: Every girl goes through the same changes -- some sooner, some later. Be patient.

Eat: Eat a balanced diet, exercise daily, get plenty of sleep, & stay at a healthy weight during puberty.

Eat: Eat a balanced diet, exercise daily, get plenty of sleep, & stay at a healthy weight during puberty.

C: C Dr 4 regular checkups, so U can feel Ur best,have some1go w' U 2 help voice questions or concerns.

Don't: Don't treat menstruation like "a curse"!

Ignore: DO be honest when answering questions DO listen to your daughter DO be patient.