Also teach boys in the house if there are any. Periods should not be a secret shame topic. A dad who can say 'period products' without whispering gives his daughter the message that her body is not embarrassing.
How can dads talk to daughters about periods without making it awkward?
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I’m a single dad and my daughter is getting close to the age where this will matter. I want her to feel prepared, not embarrassed.
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Parents discuss how dads can talk to daughters about periods in a calm, practical and non-embarrassing way.
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Buy supplies before she needs them and explain what they are for in a calm way. You can also give her a book or trusted website and say, 'We can talk when you want.' The goal is to make it normal, not a big scary announcement.
My dad handled it well by being practical and not dramatic. He kept pads in the bathroom, told me it was normal and said I could ask him or my aunt anything. He did not make jokes or act grossed out. That made a huge difference.
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