From the most trusted name in child health, American Academy of Pediatrics, comes a new, inclusive approach to learning about puberty! Remember that awkward day in school when the boys went to one classroom and the girls to another and everyone nervously giggled, learning about taboo topics like menstruation and erections? What if your kids could learn about changing bodies in a way that isn't secretive or shameful? And what if it could even be inclusive, fun, and, well, kind of adorable? A new kind of puberty guide, You-ology embraces an inclusive approach that normalizes puberty for all kids. Traditional puberty education only contributes to a sense of isolation and often does not include all kids' experience of puberty and leaves kids with questions about how puberty will affect their friends and classmates. For curious kids and parents looking to talk about puberty in an inclusive way, You-ology offers fact-based, age-appropriate, and body positive information about the physical, social, and emotional changes ahead for all kids. Colorful illustrations keep the tone upbeat and engaging, while short stories featuring a cast of diverse characters add relatability and humor. Helping kids understand what EVERY body goes through in puberty, grows greater compassion and empathy for all.

For tweens and young teens of all gender identities, a shame-busting, interactive guide to puberty!

Body hair. Changing friendships, feelings, and fluids. The tween years can be awkward and confusing--but with enough information and an open mind, you can thrive!

Growing into You! has all the puberty facts you're looking for and more. For example, did you know that . . .

• Voice changes happen to people of all genders?
• Breast buds aren't something only girls develop?
• Sleep actually helps your bones and muscles grow?
• Everyone has their own unique relationship to gender?

Packed with essential information, conversation starters, reflection exercises, surprising facts, and fun activities, the book contains plenty for you to take into the real world with you. After all, growing into you is a journey--so it's time to embrace curiosity, ask questions, and treat your body with respect and care!

This bestselling, essential illustrated guidebook for adolescent girls is a trusty friend that can help girls feel confident about this new phase of their lives.

What is my period exactly? Do I need to see a doctor? What does it feel like to wear a pad? What if I get my period at school?

Karen Gravelle and her fifteen-year-old niece, Jennifer Gravelle, have written a down-to-earth and practical book that answers any questions you might have about your period, from what it is and what it feels like, to how to choose pads and tampons, to how to talk to your parents about it. The Period Book will help guide you through all the physical, emotional, and social changes that come with your period, as well as related issues like dealing with pimples, mood swings, and new expectations from friends and family. Debbie Palen's funny and sympathetic cartoons ease the confusion and exasperation you might feel, and celebrate the new sense of power and maturity that your period can bring.

The #1 bestselling Girl's Body Book includes everything you need to know about growing up, even the embarrassing stuff. The newly updated fifth edition provides advice for parents and addresses questions a pre-teen girl may have while maturing through puberty and starting her period.

What is happening to my body?
How do I fit in?
Why is everything different?

These questions, along with others, leave pre-teen girls feeling confused and parents wondering what to do next. From periods to peer pressure, puberty is hard! The newly updated fifth edition of The Girl's Body Book helps prepare young girls and their parents for the ups and downs of puberty, middle school, and everything in between. This guide for pre-teen girls addresses issues like changing bodies, personal hygiene, self-confidence, leadership, school safety and #MeToo. This updated fifth edition book for girls is expanded to include topics like:

• Cyberbullying and internet safety
• Emotional health, mindfulness, and self-esteem
• Stress management
• Personal boundaries, communication, and consent
• Sports and leadership
• and more

The Girl's Body Book helps prepare girls for puberty and beyond by giving them age appropriate information, tools, tips, and tricks to take care of themselves and grow up in a healthy environment.

Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN is a nurse, a comedian, and author of three other books: How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School, How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Your Life as a Nurse, and The Boy's Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up You.

An inclusive, body-positive guide to puberty for boys ages 8 to 14

Help any young boy progress from childhood to adulthood with a strong, confident appreciation of himself. Growing Up Great! is a puberty book for boys that offers essential guidance for helping boys get through the adolescent years happily and healthily--so they can focus on all the good stuff ahead.

Cover the basics with a simple explanation of what puberty is and what boys can expect during that time. This age-appropriate mind and body book for boys discusses every topic in terms of overall health and well-being, with a focus on hygiene, managing emotions, and maintaining safety and privacy.

This boys' book on puberty includes:

• Easy definitions--Get a glossary of puberty terms with simple definitions that help boys understand their changing bodies.

• Coping mechanisms--Boys will learn how to deal with strong emotions by tapping into creativity, exercising, or practicing mindfulness.

• Topics relevant to teens today--Go beyond other puberty books with practical advice for handling challenges like social media, peer pressure, friendship, and more.

Help your young boy confidently navigate adolescence with Growing Up Great!

For the kid who leaves a wet towel wadded up on the floor or forgets to put a new roll on the toilet-paper thingy, witty parenting writer and etiquette columnist Catherine Newman provides the ultimate guidebook of essential life skills for kids.

Jam-packed with tips, tricks, and skills--all illustrated in an irresistible graphic novel-style--this book shows kids just how easy it is to free themselves from parental nagging and become more dependable--and they'll like themselves better, too! They'll learn how to deal with dirty rooms, care for pets and cactuses, stick up for somebody, and fold a T-shirt. They'll even get a crash course on using the kitchen (including how to turn a 33-cent package of ramen into dinner) and a boot camp for lending a hand outside the house (mowing, shoveling, and fixing something loose has never been easier). This handbook to becoming beyond helpful promises that every kid can be a valued and valuable member of the grown-up world.

Bestseller in 'Books on Self-esteem and Self-reliance for Young Adults' Amazon category in the UK, May 2024

... this book is a MUST if you have a growing girl. - online customer review

Some things are super scary especially for a 9-year-old but reading this together, I felt, let her know that she could talk to me about anything. - online customer review

It has everything a girl needs to understand their body and mood changes as they experience this new stage of their lives. - online customer review

A very gentle and friendly guide to growing up. - online customer review

The illustrations are all child-appropriate and the level of detail is set just right. - online customer review

Opens the door for conversations about the changes they are and will be going through. - online customer review

A sensitively written, friendly guide to growing up, specifically aimed at younger girls.

A friendly, reassuring and positive guide for girls as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these changes might make them feel. Covering everything from periods and breast development to body hair and personal hygiene, puberty and parenting expert Anita Naik addresses any worries that girls may have relating to what is 'normal'. She reassures readers and booststheir confidence, encouraging them to feel positive about the changes they will experience as they go through puberty.

The Girls' Guide to Growing Up also includes advice on topics such as body image, self-esteem and how puberty affects boys, and has an age-appropriate section on sex and reproduction.

Contents include:

- What is puberty?
- Your puberty timeline
- Breasts and bras
- Same age, different stage
- Skin changes
- Sweats, smells and personal hygiene
- Hair in new places
- Changes down below
- What are periods?
- The practical side of periods
- Managing periods
- Sex explained
- Making babies
- New feelings
- Managing your moods
- Healthy eating
- The power of exercise
- Self-esteem and body image
- Privacy and your body
- Puberty for boys
- Boys have worries, too

A first-of-its-kind inclusive puberty guide that celebrates the good and completely awful parts of puberty. Filled with jokes and countless facts to put this stage in perspective--this book is bound to be every kid's new best friend

Puberty . . . is pretty gross for pretty much everyone. It's a smelly, hairy, sticky, and (worst of all) totally confusing time But did you know there's a lot about puberty that makes it REALLY AWESOME?

Get the whole picture with this honest, humorous, and empowering survival guide to the tween years. It's packed with straighforward illustrations, easy-to-understand scientific information, interesting studies, and tips from experts, covering everything from breast development and gender identity to acne and mental health.

No matter your gender, sexuality, or race, this book is for you. Never shying away from the tough stuff, this utterly modern take on puberty is the resource this generation needs Welcome to modern puberty--it's transformative, kind of gross, but undeniably AWESOME

Understanding Adolescence For Girls is a frank discussion about puberty and growing up with a focus on creating a positive relationship with your body.

Knowledge of our own bodies is a superpower because it helps us understand what's going on inside of us. This is especially true during adolescence--a time of big changes! This book helps readers understand what puberty and adolescence is all about, but more importantly, an illustrated guide to help you get to know your body . . . and yourself, and put you on the path to feeling good in your own skin.

With an authoritative yet welcoming voice, the author guides girls through the changes going on in their bodies with a focus on body positivity. Readers will come away from the book knowing that no matter what their body is doing, it's okay and perfect for them!

This book is the updated edition of the popular 2011 puberty book which has quickly become the go-to resource for girls with autism and/or other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Unlike traditional puberty resources, this book is written at a third-grade reading level, is filled with tasteful illustrations and photos, includes concrete language and interactive activities to improve comprehension and empower girls to feel confident about growing up. The Girls' Guide to Growing Up covers all of the physical and emotional changes (including periods) that happen during puberty, hygiene information as well as privacy concepts that can support socially appropriate behavior, a common concern around this time. Rules for private body parts and safety concepts are also included.

The Girls' Guide to Growing Up is a great book for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals. Educators can use the book to teach modified and adapted human growth and development. Parents can use the book to initiate conversations and get ideas for how to present information about growing up in understandable ways. And healthcare providers can use the book to support patient and family education.

Bestseller in 'Children's sex education' Amazon category in the UK, May 2024

My son said nothing scared him after reading this book and he felt much more comfortable about it all. - online customer review

Do you ever wonder how to start the conversation about the birds and the bees with your child? Well, this book helps you in so many ways! Highly recommend if you're planning on having that talk soon. - online customer review

Great book, factual, easy to understand and supports parental talks! - online customer review

It's a perfect no-nonsense book! Brilliant! - online customer review

It has all the answers for inquisitive minds. - online customer review

My son is autistic and finds change very hard. This book has helped him to understand the changes that will happen in himself that he can't control. Bright pictures with accurate details for the body parts. Great book! - online customer review

A sensitively written, friendly guide to growing up, specifically aimed at younger boys.

A friendly and reassuring guide for boys as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these changes might make them feel. Covering everything from body hair and vocal changes to mood swings and self-esteem, puberty and parenting expert Phil Wilkinson addresses any worries that boys might have relating to what is 'normal'. He reassures readers and boosts their confidence, encouraging them to feel positive about the changes they will experience as they go through puberty.

The Boys' Guide to Growing Up also includes advice on topics such exercise, healthy eating, shaving, talking about feelings and how puberty affects girls, and has an age-appropriate section on sex and reproduction.

Contents include:

- What is puberty?
- Your puberty timeline
- How do hormones work?
- The height and weight race
- A deeper voice
- Spotty skin
- Hair, hair, everywhere
-- The art of shaving
- Sweat, smells and personal hygiene
- Changes down below
- New feelings
- Sex explained
- Making babies
- Keeping your confidence up
- Mood swings
- Managing your feelings
- Healthy eating
- The power of exercise
- Privacy and your body
- Puberty for girls
- Girls have worries, too

Everything a boy should know, but won't ask--from a Christian perspective!

Finally, everything you wanted to know about your body, but you've just been too chicken to ask. Ultimate Guys' Body Book is the first book for boys that gives honest answers to real questions about your body from a biblical perspective. No, you're not falling apart--you're just growing up! But there's no need to fear, when God is near. He's your personal guide to understanding your body.

With information about everything from steroid use to body parts, there's not a question we won't answer. These aren't questions some adult made up, but they're real questions asked by real boys just like you. You want to know the truth? Now you can, because Ultimate Guys' Body Book gives you the facts--no holds barred!

Understanding Adolescence For Boys is a frank discussion about puberty and growing up with a focus on creating a positive relationship with your body.

Knowledge of our own bodies is a superpower because it helps us understand what's going on inside of us. This is especially true during adolescence--a time of big changes! This book helps readers understand what puberty and adolescence is all about, but more importantly, an illustrated guide to help you get to know your body . . . and yourself, and put you on the path to feeling good in your own skin.

With an authoritative yet welcoming voice, the author guides boys through the changes going on in their bodies with a focus on body positivity. Readers will come away from the book knowing that no matter what their body is doing, it's okay and perfect for them!

What we love most about this book (which we'll be gifting to our tween cousins, nieces, and daughters!) is the empowering message woven throughout: that 'your body is your body, ' as Bloom puts it, and you're the only one who gets to decide what to do with it. -- Health.com

Full of practical advice, helpful explanations, and messages of encouragement...Period. -- Parents.com

From the founder of HelloFlo, a modern and insightful guide to periods and puberty for a new generation

When will I get boobs?
Does wearing a tampon hurt?
What's the deal with menstrual cups?
Seriously, when will I get boobs?

Honest, funny, and unafraid of the messy, real-life facts about a girl's changing body, this is definitely not your mother's puberty book. HelloFlo founder Naama Bloom's mission is to create informed, empowered young women who are unafraid to ask questions and make the best choices for themselves and their bodies. A celebration of women's bodies and all the confusing, uncomfortable, silly, transformative, and powerful changes that occur during puberty.

This full-color book--written by HelloFlo founder, Naama Bloom, and journalist Glynnis MacNicol--features bright, diverse, approachable illustrations and infographics, doctor-vetted information, and personal testimonials from real girls and women.

Learn everything there is to know about your period with this positive puberty book for ages 10-14! A follow-up to the popular Celebrate Your Body and Celebrate Your Body 2.

When you get your period for the first time (or know you will soon), you might have some questions about what to expect. Celebrate Your Period has the answers, with friendly explanations of how periods work, what they might feel like, and more, so you can take on this part of puberty with confidence!

Feel prepared--Understand your body better with a basic breakdown of the menstrual cycle, hormones, reproductive organs, and the signs that your first period is on the way.

What about pads and tampons?--Learn about the different products available for managing your period, and period symptoms like cramps, so you can make the best choices for you.

Be period positive--Your body is amazing--and menstruating is completely normal! This body-positive period book helps you feel good about your body and celebrate growing up great.

Feel empowered when it comes to your period with the ultimate book on menstruation for girls!

OK, let's say this word together: puberty. That wasn't so bad, right? Puberty is a completely normal part of growing up, but it can feel really weird to talk about...for grownups and kids. Every person experiences the changes that come with puberty in their own way, and the more we talk about them, the better we feel about our bodies.

Core themes in this book:

Bodies, Change, Feelings, Normal

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Guy Talk is the must-have advice book for boys navigating all things puberty and growing up great!

This easy to read, diverse guide is illustrated for better understanding and includes bodies of all shapes, abilities, and sizes. With Guy Talk, get the answers to the questions you don't know who to ask or are too embarrassed to. From body changes, personal hygiene, healthy eating, and tips for sensitive topics, this book covers all the bases. Learn to not only prioritize your physical health, but your emotional health, too! A healthy mind and a healthy heart makes for a happy life. Maintain healthy relationships with family, friends, and peers. Growing up isn't just about your changing body. Learn how to handle peer pressure, social media safety, consent, and self-confidence so that you can be your best you as you journey through this new time in your life.

This frank, funny guide to getting your period gives preteens all they need to master--and even celebrate --menstruation.

Getting your period for the first time can be mortifying, weird, and messy--and asking questions about it can feel even worse. But it doesn't have to be that way. This taboo-free guide is packed with honest advice and big-sisterly wisdom on all the things girls need to know: from what cramps feel like to whether you can feel blood coming out, to what you should do if your pad leaks onto your clothes. Welcome to Your Period includes case studies, first-person accounts, questions from real teens, and answers from health journalist Yumi Stynes and adolescent health specialist Melissa Kang, MD. Cheerful illustrations keep the tone fun, and help with how-tos on different period supplies. There are even suggestions for throwing a first-period party. With its inclusive, body-positive message, pocket size, and reassuring vibe, this must-have menstruation manual will make girls feel not only normal but proud.

A Girl's Guide to Puberty and Periods is a body-positive illustrated book that helps girls, ages 9-14, understand what to expect about puberty and everything that goes with it. The book shares my first period stories from girls across the U.S. of all backgrounds to help your child understand that everything they are going through is okay and normal. Parents will appreciate that the book also incorporates factual health content and practical tips developed by health experts at Columbia University. The goal is to empower girls to feel more confident and knowledgeable about their changing bodies.

Backed by the experts at Mayo Clinic, PERIOD. is the no-nonsense guide kids and caregivers alike can trust to navigate menstruation, period.

Periods. Every person who menstruates has a different relationship with their Aunt Flow some good, and some...not so good. This 4-color graphic novel guide embraces all the icky, all the sticky, and all the confusing aspects of the monthly cycle, acknowledging that there's no cookie cutter way to manage the physical and emotional mayhem.
Filled with bite-sized tips, tricks, and inside medical information, this humorous, character-driven guide is the best friend you never knew you needed. And with its fully gender-, body-, and sexuality-inclusive content, this is the no-judgement zone. Whether you're dreading your first period or can't wait to throw a Period Party, you'll find all the answers you need right here.

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