How to talk with kids about puberty
Know what to say about body changes, periods, erections, feelings and growing up – without panic, shame or awkward guesswork
Dreading the puberty talk?
Get 11 simple comments you can use in everyday moments to start puberty conversations without making it weird.
Puberty conversations, made clearer
Puberty is coming. It might even already be here.
Now’s the time to work out what to explain, how to say it, when to start, and how to answer the questions you didn’t see coming.
Explore my free puberty resources for clear, age-appropriate guidance on body changes, periods, erections, genitals, feelings, gender, sex and more.
You’ll find practical help to make puberty conversations feel calmer, clearer and less awkward – without shame or judgement.
Because no one is better placed than you to talk with your child about puberty in a way that fits your family, beliefs and values.
Not sure where to start with puberty?
Take the 60-second parent quiz and find out what your child is ready to learn next.
Not sure where to start with puberty?
Take the 60-second parent quiz and find out what your child is ready to learn next.
Free puberty resources for tricky conversations
Find clear words, practical tips and age-appropriate guidance for talking about body changes, periods, erections, genitals, feelings and growing up – in a way that fits your family.
Puberty for all kinds of kids
Everything here can be used with all kids. The facts don’t change for autistic, ADHDer or neurodivergent kids – but the way we teach them sometimes needs to be clearer, more explicit and more concrete.
So you’ll find general puberty guidance for every family, plus extra support for kids who need more step-by-step explanations, time to process or fewer vague answers.
Puberty for all kinds of kids
Everything here can be used with all kids. The facts don’t change for autistic, ADHDer or neurodivergent kids – but the way we teach them sometimes needs to be clearer, more explicit and more concrete.
So you’ll find general puberty guidance for every family, plus extra support for kids who need more step-by-step explanations, time to process or fewer vague answers.
Need more than advice?
Visit the Sex Ed Shop for age-appropriate resources that give you clear words, simple steps and support for talking about body changes, periods, erections, hygiene, feelings and growing up.
Need more than advice?
Visit the Sex Ed Shop for age-appropriate resources that give you clear words, simple steps and support for talking about body changes, periods, erections, hygiene, feelings and growing up.