Why Are Periods Starting So Much Earlier These Days?

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Oct. 25, 2024 Skynesher/Getty Images A Moving Milestone Why Are Periods Starting So Much Earlier These Days? "Navigating your child through puberty — including their first period — can feel overwhelming for any parent. And if you thought you had until the tween years to worry about it, think again, friend," writes Arielle Tschinkel. "According to new research, the average age for first periods is decreasing in the U.S., which means you'll want to begin having discussions with your little one far earlier than you may have planned." Maybe your kid hasn't gone through puberty yet, but you've read the stats and you're worried. Or maybe your kid has already started their period and you're confused about why the hell it happened so early. Either way, Arielle's got some answers. — Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor Read More ⮕ Latest Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty Images From The Confessional 'My Husband Had An Online Affair With A Scam Artist & Gave Her Over $6k In Gift Cards' In the latest Confessions roundup, readers reveal what they've had enough of, from idiotic philandering husbands to toxic workplaces. Read More. Buena Vista Pictures Distribution The More, The... Messier Why 'Hocus Pocus' Made Me Thankful To Be An Only Child Witchcraft works hard, but sibling drama works harder. Read More. TikTok Scary Daddy Dear Girl Dads: You Can Protect Your Daughters Without Terrifying Their Boyfriends TikTok dad breaks down why intimidating your teen's dates isn't a great idea. Read More. Featured MoMo Productions/DigitalVision/Getty Images All Smiles... Mostly Your Kid Is Getting Braces. Here's What To Expect, From A Mom Who Just Had Them. "Even if you've had them yourself, it's hard to know what to expect when your child gets braces — you've lived a lot of life since then, and the details are a bit hazy," writes Katie McPherson. Well, she just wrapped up 24 months of braces herself, and she's here to give you a refresh. Read More ⮕ What Else We're Reading ⮕ 'Best Hex Ever,' by Nadia al-Fassi ⮕ 'Be Ready When Luck Happens: A Memoir' by Ina Garten ⮕ 'Selling The Dream: The Billion Dollar Industry Bankrupting Americans' by Jane Marie

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