menarche

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menarche

On the spot

real girls on periods, growing up, and finding your groove
Presents a guide for adolescent and young adult girls on puberty, growing up, and advice on becoming a women, from other teenage girls, with first-hand accounts of the changes the body goes through.
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Before she gets her period

talking with your daughter about menstruation
1998
Offers advice to parents on how to talk to their daughters about menstruation, with execises and activities designed to spur communication, information for fathers and brothers, and related stories from girls and women.

Camy Baker's body electric

30 cool rule for a brand-new you
1999
With the help of her friends and some adults, Camy explains to girls that the changes of puberty are normal and gives them the advice they need to make it through the beginning of adolescence.

Now you've got your period

1988
Discusses the physical and emotional aspects of getting one's menstrual period. Also explains what happens during a pelvic exam.

Growing up

it's a girl thing : straight talk about first bras, first periods, and your changing body
1998
A guide for pre-adolescent girls to the changes that puberty brings to their bodies, including information about menstruation.

Girlology's there's something new about you

a girl's guide to growing up
2010
Offers girls information and advice to help them understand the emotional and physical changes that take place during puberty.
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