Musings: Rites of passage

a marking post on the journey 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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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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Heavy Periods

I have been moved to write after hearing about the struggle with heavy periods of a local teen that I’m fond of.  She’s not alone, heavy bleeding is not uncommon for teens (and women approaching menopause) but it is not easy to cope with.  I know of too many women and girls who come to [...]

Posted on 22 November 2012
Musings: Parenting teenagers, Rites of passage
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First bra – a special occasion

Do you remember getting your first bra? Was it a special experience?  I hope so. A girl’s first bra takes her through a gateway – a significant step along her path towards womanhood.  She is introduced to a whole new world of lingerie choices: cup size, cotton, lace, black, pink, skin-tone, underwired, padded, strapless, matching [...]

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Posted on 2 November 2012
Musings: Coming of age, Parenting girls, Parenting teenagers, Rites of passage
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