Tag Archives: teenage girls

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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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 [...]

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

I love teenagers. ♥ I often hear people appreciating how young children bring a sense of wonder back into their lives. Well, teenagers bring me many other precious reminders: To take myself and my feelings really, really seriously. To put myself first To fight for my right to live how I want To care a [...]

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Posted on 11 June 2012
Musings: Coming of age, Parenting teenagers
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