I love my daughters. I knew that I wanted to mother girls, and I am thankful that God blessed me with the both of them. Here lately, I have been so confused and uncertain regarding how to talk to them about their bodies and such. I do not like feeling awkward. I am not always awkward, but sometimes when I reflect I think "Couldn't you have said that differently?" or "Do they understand what I said?". I know that most of my uncertainty comes from not having anyone talk to or attempt to guide me. My education about my body came from school in the form of a package filled with sanitary napkins and pamphlets and a two hour video in fifth grade and then again in seventh grade. I knew that I did not want this for our children. I have always been open to any and all questions they ask, but as I stated earlier I am starting to feel lost.
I really think this has come about because they are asking more and more questions at least twice a week. The questions aren't alarming. They are really questions of curiosity such as "why don't I have breast?" or "can you not have any more children since you don't have milk?". I answered these questions fairly easily, but I wonder how much information is too much information for a four- and seven-year old. The four-year old is just as curious as the seven-year old.
Yesterday, I went to our local Christian bookstore to find a book or two regarding girls in their bodies. I left with
Why Boys & Girls are Different; it is geared towards girls ages four to six. I also talked to a seasoned mother of three girls, and she shared with me her experience. I really appreciated her candidness and honesty. She helped me feel a lot better. I also purchased
Six Ways to Keep the 'Little' in Your Girl by Dannah Gresh. This book is geared towards moms. I plan to get started reading it today.
How do you approach body images, sex and such things with your children? I truly appreciate any and all postivie comments.
Have a Blessed Day!!
