Teenage girls often have trouble discussing menstruation and sex with their parents. They face the changes that are going on in their bodies without knowing many of the facts, and without much understanding of the emotional and practical problems involved.;In this text, Karen Gravelle and her 15-year-old niece, Jennifer, offer practical answers to such questions. They look at all the physical, emotional and social changes, as well as related issues such as dealing with spots, mood swings and new expectations from friends and family. The book seeks to ease the confusion and exasperation many teenage girls might feel, and celebrates the new sense of power and maturity their period can bring.

Celebrating over twenty years in print, this best-selling, essential illustrated guidebook for adolescent girls is now available as a refreshed edition, with new and updated content.

With over 400,000 copies sold, this appealingly illustrated guidebook to puberty--now updated with new content relevant to today's kids--is the perfect companion for girls and parents preparing for this important milestone. Written in consultation with preteen girls, this guide offers a supportive, practical approach, providing clear and sensitive answers to common questions on periods, as well as advice dealing with pimples and mood swings.

This revised edition features new sections on:

- getting braces

- bra sizing

- shaving

- relatable anecdotes from real girls

- changing friendships

- romantic feelings

- dealing with sexual harassment both on social media and in real life

Complete with charming and informative interior illustrations, The Period Book is a trusty friend that can help girls feel confident about this new phase of their lives.