# Real Girl Puberty > Puberty?! Yeah, we're going to talk about it. ## Posts - [First Deodorant for Girls: What Every Mom Needs to Know](https://realgirlpuberty.com/first-deodorant-for-girls/): If you’re wondering when your daughter needs her first deodorant, you’re not alone. Periods, hormones, and mood swings get all the glory and talk time when it comes to girl puberty. They’re obviously important and deserve attention, but there’s a conversation we should be having that comes way before those days. Maybe even before you realize you should be talking about it. It’s something my 7½ year old daughter and I have been exploring lately. Deodorant. She’s been really curious about it and asked me if we could get her some. I didn’t think she was ready for it, but […] - [How to Talk to My Tween About Puberty: Identify Her Puberty Personality](https://realgirlpuberty.com/how-to-talk-to-my-tween/) - [Empowering Your Daughter: How to Support Loss of Voice During Puberty](https://realgirlpuberty.com/loss-of-voice/): Welcome to Part 4 of the “The 4 Puberty Conversations you should be having with your tween daughter, but probably aren’t” mini-series. If you missed the first three posts, you can catch up here. Need help getting the conversation started? Real Girl Puberty has a magazine dedicated to each of the 4 conversations, including the Loss of Voice phenomenon. (Hint – that’s today’s topic.) Loss of Voice Phenomenon What is the “loss of voice” phenomenon? According to Deborah A. Cihonski loss of voice, “can be described as an experience when a person has something she or he feels is important […] - [Supporting Your Girl Through Puberty: The Essential Parent Guide](https://realgirlpuberty.com/supporting-your-girl-through-puberty/): What is a Puberty Ally? Learn how to support your tween girl through the puberty years with connection, confidence, and simple conversation starters. Download the free guide. - [Girl versus Puberty - is your daughter winning the game?](https://realgirlpuberty.com/girl-versus-puberty-is-your-daughter-winning-the-game/): Welcome to Part 3 of the “The 4 Puberty Conversations you should be having with your tween daughter, but probably aren’t” mini-series. If you missed the first two posts, you can catch up here. And remember, if you’re not sure how to start these conversations, Real Girl Puberty has you covered. It just so happens that we have a magazine issue dedicated to each of the 4 topics.  We’ve talked about confidence and independence and why it’s important to proactively support your tween girl as she builds and maintains these skills. This week, we’re going to talk about a topic […] - [Independence for You and Your Tween Girl](https://realgirlpuberty.com/independence/): Welcome to Part 2 of the “The 4 Puberty Conversations you should be having with your tween daughter, but probably aren’t” mini-series. If you missed last week’s post, you can catch up here. And remember, if you’re not sure how to start these conversations, Real Girl Puberty has you covered. It just so happens that we have a magazine issue dedicated to each of the 4 topics.  Last week, we talked about confidence and why it’s important to proactively support your tween girl to keep and increase hers. This week, we’re going to talk about a topic that both takes […] - [Are You And Your Tween Girl Talking About This?](https://realgirlpuberty.com/are-you-and-your-tween-girl-talking-about-this/): Today’s blog post marks the start of a mini-series called,  “The 4 Puberty Conversations you should be having with your tween daughter, but probably aren’t.” Make sure to come back each week as we talk through the 4 different conversations. And don’t worry, if you’re not sure how to start these conversations, Real Girl Puberty has you covered. It just so happens that we have a magazine issue dedicated to each of the 4 topics.  Let’s start this series with a topic that had the biggest impact on my puberty experience; confidence. I was a pretty confident and self-assured girl […] - [Are You Making This Mistake Right Now?](https://realgirlpuberty.com/are-you-making-this-mistake-right-now/) - [Real Girl Puberty's Going Through Changes](https://realgirlpuberty.com/real-girl-pubertys-going-through-changes/) - [Is It Safe to Be a Girl Anymore?](https://realgirlpuberty.com/girls-puberty-safe-being-a-girl/) - [Do You Know Where to Start?](https://realgirlpuberty.com/do-you-know-where-to-start/) - [I Didn't Even Know It Was a Thing...](https://realgirlpuberty.com/i-didnt-even-know-it-was-a-thing/): March 8th has been the date of the International Day of Women celebration for over 100 years and I never heard about it until I moved to Turkey.  The last thing I wanted to be When I was younger, the last thing I wanted to be when I grew up was a woman. Crazy, right? I mean I was a young girl, what choice did I have but to grow up and be a woman? (I recognize that question has a drastically different answer today than it did when I was younger, but that’s not where I’m going with this.) […] - [What's in a Pad?](https://realgirlpuberty.com/whats-in-a-pad/): DISCLAIMER: Real Girl Puberty is not affiliated with any of the brands or products mentioned in this post. We receive zero compensation or recognition for recommending any of these products. Have you ever wondered what a pad is made of? Sanitary napkins, generally known as “pads,” are probably the most widely used period management product around. And they’ve changed a lot since we first started getting our periods. Just the addition of wings was a game changer! I can only wish that my puberty self could’ve had wings. It would have reduced my fear of leaks.  These days, pads come in […] - [The Most Searched for Girl Puberty Questions](https://realgirlpuberty.com/the-most-searched-for-girl-puberty-questions/) - [Raise Your Voice 30 Day Challenge](https://realgirlpuberty.com/raise-your-voice-30-day-challenge/): The Raise Your Voice issue of Real Girl Puberty magazine has been out for a month now. And what an eye-opening month it has been! I did my first round of the 30 Day Raise Your Voice Challenge and I was surprised to see my results.  What is the Raise Your Voice Challenge? If you’ve already read the Raise Your Voice issue, then you saw the 30-day challenge on page 14. (If you haven’t read it yet, this is your cue. Click here to get your free access.) The challenge is simple, just track the times you consciously use your […] - [The Confidence Code (not just) for Girls](https://realgirlpuberty.com/the-confidence-code-not-just-for-girls/): This month inside the Puberty Party for Moms, we’re reading The Confidence Code for Girls. While this book may have been written for adolescent girls, I still found so many a-ha moments that I can apply to my grown-up life. And it’s a perfect fit for the ‘Raise Your Voice’ theme of the new issue of Real Girl Puberty magazine.  What action would you take if you felt more confident? My answer today is a lot different than it would’ve been when I was a puberty girl. The “loss of voice” phenomenon hit me hard in middle school and it […] - [Raise Your Voice - New issue, old problem](https://realgirlpuberty.com/raise-your-voice-loss-of-voice/): The new Raise Your Voice issue of Real Girl Puberty magazine is hot off the (digital) press and readers aren’t keeping quiet. I’m overwhelmed by the support the magazine issue is receiving. I chose the Raise Your Voice theme for the magazine because “loss of voice” was a significant part of my personal puberty experience. I had no idea it was an actual phenomenon though. “Loss of Voice” Phenomenon What is the “loss of voice” phenomenon? According to Deborah A. Cihonski loss of voice, “can be described as an experience when a person has something she or he feels is […] - [What Nobody Told you About Puberty and Anxiety](https://realgirlpuberty.com/what-nobody-told-you-about-puberty-and-anxiety/): Puberty sucks. And can we talk about the timing?! Why couldn’t it come when our brains are more developed and mature so we can be better equipped to handle the changes? That would be too easy though. The struggle of puberty is a right of passage. It’s a phase and something you just have to get through. But can’t we make it easier? Does it have to scar our insides as well as our outsides (I’m looking at you stretchmarks!)? We Can Do Better I think we can do better to prepare our girls and to help them through the […] ## Pages - [First Signs of Puberty: What Moms Must Know](https://realgirlpuberty.com/) - [Your Profile](https://realgirlpuberty.com/your-profile/): [pmpro_member_profile_edit] - [Blog](https://realgirlpuberty.com/blog/) - [Real Girl Puberty Magazine](https://realgirlpuberty.com/real-girl-puberty-magazine/) - [Puberty Personality Quiz](https://realgirlpuberty.com/quiz/) - [Thank You](https://realgirlpuberty.com/thank-you/) - [Policies](https://realgirlpuberty.com/policies/) - [Collaborate](https://realgirlpuberty.com/collaborate/) - [About](https://realgirlpuberty.com/about/) - [Resources](https://realgirlpuberty.com/resources/) ## Products - [Real Girl Puberty Magazine – Raise Your Voice](https://realgirlpuberty.com/product/real-girl-puberty-magazine-raise-your-voice/): Raise Your Voice. Have you heard of the Loss of Voice phenomenon? It hits girls around the same time as puberty. The Raise Your Voice issue of Real Girl Puberty magazine gives your girl resources and tips to keep her using her voice. Moms, you can get involved too and fill out the Puberty Ally journal pages to share your period stories and advice. - [The Friendship Issue](https://realgirlpuberty.com/product/the-friendship-issue/): The Friendship issue. Puberty changes everything, including our girls' friendships. The Friendship issue is packed with amazing content that will help your daughter navigate her changing friendships. And as always, moms, you can get involved too and fill out the Puberty Ally journal pages to share your friendship stories and advice. - [Period Tracker Printable - Pink](https://realgirlpuberty.com/product/period-tracker-printable-pink/): A simple sheet to make period tracking super easy. - [Period Tracker Printable - Blue](https://realgirlpuberty.com/product/period-tracker-printable-blue/): A simple sheet to make period tracking super easy. - [Puberty Milestone Tracker - Fillable PDF version](https://realgirlpuberty.com/product/puberty-milestone-tracker-fillable-pdf-version/): Puberty can be a confusing time for your tween or young teen girl and this confusion can lead to stress and anxiety. The Puberty Milestone Tracker walks your daughter through the changes and challenges that make puberty so stressful. These milestones include breast buds, body hair, body changes, and periods. The Puberty Milestone Tracker goes beyond your average puberty book and engages your girl with thoughtful journaling prompts, conversation starters, and actionable tasks to complete at the end of each section. - [The Independence Issue](https://realgirlpuberty.com/product/the-independence-issue/): Ms. Independent. How much sleep does a puberty girl need? What foods are best for her body? And, what's the easiest face care routine? Find out the answers in the Independence issue of Real Girl Puberty magazine. This issue is packed with amazing content from health and wellness experts. Check out the Contributor Spotlight to see what we mean! Moms, you can get involved too and fill out the Puberty Ally journal pages to share your independence stories and advice. - [Real Girl Puberty Magazine - The Confidence Issue](https://realgirlpuberty.com/product/the-confidence-issue/): The Confidence Issue. Girls' confidence levels drop dramatically during their puberty years. The Confidence issue of Real Girl Puberty magazine will teach your girl tools and tricks to help build and keep her confidence up. You don't want your girl to miss the featured article where Confidence expert Jacqui Letran talks about the confidence skills a girl needs. Moms, you can get involved too and fill out the Puberty Ally journal pages to share your confidence stories and advice. - [Real Girl Puberty Magazine - The Breasts & Bras Issue](https://realgirlpuberty.com/product/breasts-bras-issue/): Breast Buds & Bras. Breast buds are one of the very first signs of puberty for girls. The Breasts & Bras issue of Real Girl Puberty magazine will help your girl find her favorite first bra, even if she's not so excited about the idea. Make sure to check out the Yellowberry Bra Buying guide and the Summer Survival Guide. Moms, you can get involved too and fill out the Puberty Ally journal pages to share your first bra stories and advice. - [Real Girl Puberty Magazine - First Period](https://realgirlpuberty.com/product/first-period/): First Period. In a Real Girl Puberty poll, girls reported that getting their period was the most stressful part of puberty. The First Period issue of Real Girl Puberty magazine is all about periods. This issue gives your puberty girl tips and tools to help her navigate all things periods. Moms, you can get involved too and fill out the Puberty Ally journal pages to share your period stories and advice. [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)