Because my oldest daughter is turning 10 soon, I asked thousands of moms on my Stories for advice: ✨ When did you have the birds and the bees talk? ✨ What’s something you wish you taught your daughter before someone else did? ✨ What are you so glad you introduced early? The answers moved me. So many moms said, “Please share the results — I need this too.” So I turned it into a post. For every mom trying to start the hard conversations before TikTok does. For every daughter growing up in a world that’s a little too loud, too fast. I only get one shot at this. I don’t want her to slip through my fingertips when I have the chance to hold her heart — with timely, loving, honest parenting. Here are the books and videos moms said helped so much: 📚 Books: 💕The Care and Keeping of You by American Girl (Ages 8–12) Covers puberty, hygiene, emotions Girl-friendly and gentle — a great first intro 💕Celebrate Your Body (and Its Changes, Too!) by Sonya Renee Taylor (Ages 8–12) Body-positive, inclusive, warm Covers periods, confidence, consent, body image 💕A Smart Girl’s Guide: Knowing What to Say by Patti Kelley Criswell (Ages 9–13) Teaches how to handle awkward convos, peer pressure, speaking up 💕Girl Stuff 8–12 by Kaz Cooke (Ages 9–12) Funny, casual, real — like a big sister giving her the inside scoop on periods, bras, friendships, phones & more 🎥 Videos / Shows: 💕Amaze.org (YouTube) (Ages 9–14) Short animated videos on puberty, periods, consent, s3x ed, social media → Try “Amaze Junior” for ages 8–10 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@AMAZEJunior 💕Dr. Becky Kennedy (@drbeckyatgoodinside) (For parents) Clear, loving advice on how to talk about hard stuff 💕Tween Workshops / Classes Virtual or local workshops for parents + daughters to open the door on these convos What would you add? If you’re a mom with older girls — or you had a mom who made these talks feel safe — what’s your best advice? 👇 I’d love to hear it. Your story might help another mom feel less alone. #raisinggirls #momlife #motherdaughter #raisingstronggirls #bodypositivity #birdsandthebees #girlmom #momtips #consciousparenting #momcommunity #relatablemom #momtok #itsamomthing #realmomlife #reelmom