Musings: Coming of age

making that always precious, but sometimes tricky transition from girl to woman

Puberty Rites – marking an important transition

When parents contact me for guidance on organising a puberty rite of passage for their child I always start by asking what they hope to gain from such an event.  Their answers help us to design the ceremony and celebration: “I want to make a fuss of her.  It’s a difficult stage of life and [...]

Posted on 10 April 2013
Musings: Coming of age, Parenting girls, Rites of passage
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What did you most want at thirteen?

For me it wasn’t bigger breasts or Boots17 latest or even a boyfriend. I mean I sort of did want a boyfriend but only in the abstract. I probably did long to be the kind of girl who knew how to get, and then what to do with a boyfriend, but since I wasn’t, I [...]

Posted on 27 March 2013
Musings: Coming of age, Parenting girls, Parenting teenagers
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Too Drunk to Drink?

“Can I have a sip?” “Yes, go on then, have a try.  But just a sip.” “Yum, I like it. Can I have more?” At what age do we let a child take a taste of beer, or a sip of wine?  Would you pour your teenager a glass of wine with a meal?  What [...]

Posted on 19 December 2012
Musings: Coming of age, Parenting teenagers, Rites of passage
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Is puberty just around the corner?

If your daughter is eight it might be!  So is she prepared? Puberty in girls normally starts between eight and thirteen years old.  For many it comes sooner than we expect – and for some it cannot come soon enough.  Either way it heralds a time of rapid change.  Your daughter can mature and grow [...]

Posted on 12 December 2012
Musings: Coming of age, Parenting girls, Rites of passage
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Informing your daughter ~ an on-going conversation

Who teaches your daughter about bra sizes?  Or what to expect as puberty approaches?  Or how to manage the heart ache of first relationships? You could leave it to the occasional lessons in school, but who can ask questions in that kind of setting?  Or it could be her peers, but do they really know?  [...]

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Posted on 5 November 2012
Musings: Coming of age, Parenting girls, Parenting teenagers
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