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Late last year my daughter Liz started going through the dreaded puberty. I’m not sure she was dreading it, but I sure was. You see, I grew up in a household where we didn’t talk. I remember my mom handing me a box of pads and saying, “You might need these at some point.” I was determined to be more open with my children, but I didn’t know how. To make things even more difficult, my daughter is even more introverted than I am, and she doesn’t ask a lot of questions.
As I watched Liz’s body start to change, I knew I needed to talk to her. I just needed to figure out a way where we’d both be comfortable. Enter The Lily Series
I first found out about the Lily Series while looking on Amazon for a book about puberty that would reflect a Godly perspective. I came across The Body Book
I could stop there, but I’ve since discovered that The Body Book
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Kandy says:
I LOVE that! You know I’m dealing with Katie’s body changing before my eyes…I’m definitely going to order the Body Book and look into the others as well. My girl is an avid reader and I think she’d eat this series up. Thanks for the tip!!!
September 19th, 2007 at 6:52 am
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says:
That’s great! We haven’t gotten to that point yet with our girls, but I’ll definitely keep these books in mind for when the time comes!
September 19th, 2007 at 9:10 am
mom2fur says:
I also came from a home where certain topics were never discussed. When I got my first period, I had NO clue what it was. I hid it for two days because I thought I was bleeding to death and that it was a really, really embarassing way to die. No kidding, I was like Sissy Spacek in “Carrie,” minus the lunatic classmates.
I had the talk with my daughter…and my boys knew what was what, too, when it was appropriate. It wasn’t uncomfortable at all, which surprised me. I guess because we never acted as if the body is something profane. It just…is.
I love the idea of a book series like this. It sounds as if it is positive and upbeat…and I bet they don’t once call a girl’s period ‘the curse.’
BTW…my older sister is the one who found out and explained it to me. Whew! I sure am glad I wasn’t dying an embarassing death!
September 19th, 2007 at 12:39 pm
Carrie says:
Lynnae I LOVE LOVE LOVE this series!!!
September 19th, 2007 at 5:24 pm
Jenny is Live & in Color says:
I’m so glad you mentioned these! I’ve just recently noticed that my 8 year old is going to need a br* soon. Which reminded me that it’s about that time to have ‘the talk.’ I don’t know if I’m ready for my little girl to grow up!!! I was really wondering how I was going to approach it. I think this series may be just the thing! Thank you!!!
September 19th, 2007 at 6:43 pm
Kim says:
thanks for the info on these books. i am going to have to find them, they sound great.
Kim
September 20th, 2007 at 6:55 am
Marie says:
It was like that for me growing up too, pads just appeared in the bathroom one day. It was not to be discussed. My mom told me once that her mom was the sort to parade the “new woman” around and make a celebratory cake and such. Such exhibitionism mortified her, so she thought she was doing us a favor by going to the other extreme.
September 20th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
Mrs. Brownstone says:
Thanks so much for sharing these books!
September 20th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
~Amy says:
I had never heard of these books. So, I just put them on hold at the library! Thanks for the tip!
What do you think of the American Girl book about body changes?
~Amy
September 21st, 2007 at 7:13 am
Lynnae says:
I haven’t actually seen the American Girl book about body changes. My daughter has some of the other American Girl books, and these books are similar in style.
When it came to body changes, I specifically wanted something from a Christian perspective, so I didn’t even check out the American Girl book. I’ve heard good things about it, but I can’t vouch for it personally.
September 21st, 2007 at 9:06 am
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