Talking to Your Kids About Puberty and Periods

Talking to your kids about puberty doesn't have to be uncomfortable or embarrassing. In this episode of Little Health, Dr. Erin Isaacson, a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist, explains why starting open conversations around ages 8 to 10 helps remove shame for both girls and boys before their bodies begin to change. She discusses modern period product options, from period underwear to tampons, and shares how to spot warning signs like severe cramping, heavy bleeding and athlete-related cycle disruptions.

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