Why Is It Important To Talk To Your Child About Puberty and Periods?

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ISANG TANONG, ISANG SAGOT: Why Is It Important To Talk To Your Child About Puberty and Periods?  Sex and relationships therapist Dr. Rica Cruz empowers parents to start these essential conversations with their kids.  For more practical guides for teaching your kids about sex, follow us and visit smartparenting.com.ph #SPBoardOfExperts #IsangTanongIsangSagot #SmartParenting

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00:00 I'm Dr. Ika Cruz, Sex and Relationships Therapist for SAC

00:04 One question, one answer

00:06 And today we're gonna dive into a topic that may be uncomfortable for some parents

00:10 But it's incredibly important to discuss

00:13 And this is educating our children about puberty

00:16 Now, puberty happens to everyone

00:18 But it can be a scary and awkward time for our kids

00:21 That's why it's crucial to have open and honest conversations with them

00:25 About the changes that they go through during this period

00:28 Now, what do we need to talk to them about?

00:30 For boys, we need to normalize their experiences of wet dreams and masturbation

00:34 And teach them about hygiene and privacy

00:36 And respecting other people's boundaries

00:38 For girls, we need to tell them about their periods

00:42 Menstrual products that could help them

00:44 And also how to be comfortable in their own bodies

00:47 So they can experience pleasure

00:48 And respecting their own boundaries

00:51 Aside from these, we have to know how to talk to them about

00:55 The emotional aspects of puberty

00:57 So that they can understand and manage their feelings better

01:01 Remember, puberty is not just about biology

01:04 It's about fostering a healthy attitude towards sex and relationships

01:08 So let's open up these conversations with our children

01:11 And support them as they grow up

01:12 Just by doing so, we're helping them build a healthy and respectful understanding

01:18 Of their bodies, their sexuality, and their relationship

01:22 Hope that helps

01:23 (upbeat music)

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