When you are giving you a knock on the threshold of growing up:

When a girl moves from the streets of childhood, when a girl steps on the threshold of adolescence, Teenage, it is not just a change of her age. This is a period when thousands of mental and physical changes are coming in him like a storm. At this time, he needs the most of his mother, like a friend. Especially when it comes to the important and sensitive subject like periods.

Even today, in many houses in our society, there is hesitation in talking openly on this subject. But this is a truth that every girl has to pass, and who can be better than a mother to explain it to her? If your daughter is also turning 12-13 years old, then this is the right time to be her best friend and prepare her for this new chapter of life.

How to talk to your daughter?

1. Tell that it is not to be afraid, but to understand:
   First of all, get fear from your daughter’s mind that periods are a disease or strange thing. Explain to him with love that it is a common and very natural process to grow up. Just as we breathe, eat food, it is also a part of every girl’s life. Tell that when it starts it, it means that his body is now taking the first step towards becoming a woman.
2. Cleanliness is the most important:
   During this time there are many changes in the body, so explain the importance of personal hygiene to your daughter. Tell him how important it is to take a bath, wear clean undergarments and use pads or tampons properly during periods. It is not only very important to avoid outside infection, but also to avoid infection.
3. Explain the changes in the body:
   Along with the onset of periods, feeling mild pain in the breast or changes in body shape is also স্বাভাবিক. Tell him about these changes so that he does not panic. Also explain to him how to choose clothes with these changes, especially why it is important to wear the right kind of innerwear. This means that he does not teach the lesson of covering the body, but to teach him to be comfortable with his body.
4. Support him emotionally:
   This is the time when mood swings, abdominal pain and irritability are common. Tell him that this is absolutely normal to happen and you are with him every moment. When he has pain, you can tell him home remedies like compressing it with hot water bag or drinking celery water. Your love and support will dare him to fight this problem.
5. Teach to help others, not just your own, but also:
   Teach your daughter that if a friend of her suddenly starts periods in school, then she should help her instead of making fun of her. Always advise him to place an extra sanitary napkin in your bag. This small thing will make him responsible and sensitive.

Remember, your daughter is not looking for a lecturer at this delicate turn, but a mother, a friend who listens to her, understands her and gives her courage. A loving conversation of yours will help him adopt this big change of life with courage and confidence.