What is Reddit's opinion of The Period Book: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up?

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I'm sorry that he was such a jerk about it. As punishment, have him change the bathroom garbage that week. Also, maybe get your daughter The Period Book and have him read the section(s) on periods so he'll have an idea of how to be more conpassionate in the future.

First - your sister is so lucky to have such a wonderful & thoughtful big sister! Nine is not too soon a all! A 9 year old girl may have already started puberty, and it's not unheard of for a 9 year old to start menstruating. If a girl has started her period, she can get pregnant. As unlikely as that is to happen, it's best to be prepared with facts! And knowledge about the changes her body is or will be going through soon. Can you imagine how terrifying it might be if a young girl started her period & had no idea what it was or why it was happening? While most kids this age are not yet thinking about sex, most have heard stories 'on the playground' that may be wildly inaccurate. If you're uncomfortable talking about it or unsure where to start, there are lots of books about puberty and sex that are made specifically for girls her age. Like this book - The Period Book: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up. You can read it together & then answer any questions she has as they come up.

NTA. Your niece needs someone in her life to teach her things things. It's obvious her mother won't do it.

My 9 year old has been very curious about getting her period. Her mom and I got her a book so she could do some research on her own. She's read it three times already and often asks us loads of questions about what she reads. Maybe you could suggest this book to your sister so your niece can get some questions answered without her mom having to face an uncomfortable conversation (god forgid /s)

She may prefer tampons right off the bat - I did, both because I hated the diaper feel of pads, and also so I could swim still. I would give her the option for sure. There are so many good products out there now: thinner pads, more comfortable tampons, diva cups, period underwear... and the period tracker you already got her is great! That is so helpful! I would let her know that if she does get a leak its not the end of the world - it happens to all of us. Just use cold water or peroxide and you can usually get it out, nbd. (Maybe make sure she has peroxide in the bathroom available for such an incident? ) Make sure she has a spare set of clean sheets readily available in case of a middle of the night leak. A heating pad or hot water bottle is always nice!! There are a ton of good period books out there - it might be nice for her to have a resource if she's too shy to ask you something (The Period Book: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up https://smile.amazon.com/dp/161963662X/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_uKPrFb6MBEKAP). Last but not least, let other adults in the house know - not to embarrass her, but so they can be helpful and not upset/ surprised if she needs something. [My dad did not handle my first few periods well, but most other adults reassured me that accidents happen, we can wash whatever, and theyd be happy to get me whatever new/more supplies I needed.] Sorry for the ramble! Best of luck to you and your daughter ❤

Books on girls bodies & understanding changes. I'm sure there will be much more options by the time she gets there. The Period Book: A Girl's Guide... https://www.amazon.com/dp/161963662X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

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