PUBERTY: How I Helped My Daughter With Her Growing Concerns

My daughter is just nine years old and her body is already changing in response to puberty.

With tiny tits budding from her chest and hair growing out of every where you can possibly imagine, I can safely say my dear daughter has entered puberty.

Lately, I noticed she has been avoiding to wear any sleeveless outfits, never mind how gorgeous a piece it is.

Initially, I thought she was just being modest but then again she didn’t mind wearing a pair of bum shorts. It never occurred to me that one of the signs of puberty could be responsible.

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Imagine my surprise when she summoned courage to tell me, at a time when I had tried yet again to get her to wear one of those lovely sleeveless tops her reason. Sweetly, my innocent daughter said to me, “Mum, I don’t want anyone to see the hairs growing under my armpits. That’s why I don’t like wearing sleeveless.”

Aha! So that’s it. Little wonder. Why didn’t I figure this out earlier. Very well then, being able to identify the problem is one hurdle we’ve been able to cross. Now onto the next, how am I going to be able to solve this problem without creating more problems?

What will I use to get rid of the unwanted hair? A shaving stick might make her react and break out in bums. Ah, then I remembered my hair removing cream. I reached for it in a deserted corner of my bathroom cupboard. Applied some under her armpits and viola in 5 minutes they were gone. Her reaction was epic. I watch her confidence rise as she kept checking under her armpits in relief and excitement.

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“Erm, one more thing mummy,” she said a little unsure.

“What is it baby, you can tell me anything,” I answered.

Pointing down south and inwards, she said, “I still need your help to remove these hairs. I don’t like them.” After telling her that I understand how she feels because I have been in her shoes before, I made her understand that what she is experiencing is rite of passage for every girl.

I proceeded to give her a trim with a curved scissors. My daughter’s confidence spiked. She was happy again.

Our children need us as they grow. Endeavour to keep the communication lines open and earn their trust so we can be there for them when they need us.