How does your daughter approach the topic of puberty? While your daughter’s personality is as unique as she is, I find that there are three different personality styles your girl might fit into. And don’t worry, there’s no wrong or bad personality style. And her puberty personality is not a reflection of the relationship you and your daughter have. For example, I’ve always had a close relationship with my mom, and was/is always available to talk about anything. I, on the other hand, was not open to talking about anything puberty-related.
Why is it important to know your girl’s puberty personality?
Learning about your daughter’s puberty personality will help you support her to thrive through puberty. Your daughter might be open and easily brings up puberty-related conversations. She might even be super excited about the idea of wearing bras and getting her period. But, being so open doesn’t mean she’ll never need puberty support. Every girl needs support, and mom, you need and deserve it too.
What are the Puberty Personalities?
Cool as Can Be Puberty Girl
The first personality type is the ‘Cool as Can Be’ girl. This is the girl I mentioned above. She’s comfortable talking about puberty and the changes her body’s going through. If she has a question, she’ll ask it. If she needs puberty-related supplies, she’ll let you know. And she relies on a variety of resources to get the information she seeks. These resources likely include you, friends, books, a trusted teacher, and Google.
Curious, but Anxious Puberty Girl
The ‘Curious, but Anxious’ girl is engaged with her puberty experience, but there might be some aspects that freak her out a little. If she has a question, she might ask you, or she might go straight to the internet. She might be fearless to go bra shopping, but the mention of her period can turn her beet red.
Closed-off Puberty Girl
I was the absolute picture of a ‘Closed-off’ puberty girl. A Closed-off girl doesn’t want anything to do with puberty. Chances are, she’d rather bury her head in the sand and try to wish it all away. She probably won’t ask you, or anyone, her puberty questions. She might feel like there’s something wrong with her and that she’s the only girl suffering through it all.
Take the Puberty Personality Quiz
Want to know more about your daughter’s puberty personality? Take the free Real Girl Puberty – Puberty Personality Quiz. The quiz will help you identify your daughter’s puberty personality and give you tips and tools to help support her.
The quiz can be a great conversation starter too. Share the results with your puberty girl and see if she agrees. What ideas can you two come up with to help you both thrive through puberty? A closed-off girl might not want anything to do with hearing about the quiz, but deep down, she’ll probably feel good to know she has the support when she’s ready for it.