AMJ Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I have DD11 and DD8, both currently in a Christian private school, but we will be starting homeschool after the end of this school year. I've held off certain "changing bodies" and "facts of life" talks until we have them out of the school, to avoid any possible problems of things being repeated to classmates and the classmates' parents complaining. I know how I will have these specific talks with the kids, but I'd like to also blend in general Health lessons while I'm at it. We already have PE covered (a personal trainer for the DDs once a week, plans for Aikido once HS starts, swimming at the Grandparents'), but I want to cover the rest of Health in a coherent fashion, too. Anyone have any recommendations on books or other resources? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetC Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 The classic for that age is the American Girls Care and Keeping of You book. Covers everything that happens to a girls body (hair/breast/period/developmenet) and how to take care of your skin and hair, without a single word about boys' bodies or sex. Your 11 y.o. might have more questions after that book, but it is complete for an 8 y.o. --Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 American Girl "Smart Girl's Guides" are good for the social/emotional part of health, too, especially for the pre-teen and teen emotional roller coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yes to both of the above posters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thank you all! I'm kicking myself now for not thinking to check with them. My girls love American Girl (their grandmother keeps buying stuff there for them, so I haven't looked at what they offer). I'll check into those books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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