LIFESTYLE | parenting Womanthismonth.com April 2024 83 Official Opening of the Renovated Samsung Experience Shop In the presence of Minister of Industry and Commerce, HE Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, and the management of Bin Hindi Informatics held the official opening of the renovated Samsung Experience Shop at Bahrain City Centre, which incorporates the updated Samsung retail identity to offer customers a memorable shopping experience. Y.K Almoayyed Ghabga Y.K Almoayyed & Sons hosted a Ghabga to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan. Let your daughter know about the different options. She should feel free to try different products. Here’s a tip: a period basket is a great way to celebrate your daughter getting her period. You can place pads, chocolates, their favourite tea, heating pad, yummy snacks, pain relievers and wipes in a basket so that your daughter’s period is a time of celebration. Let your daughter know that experiencing some pain right before or during her menstrual cycle is common. The pain can feel like a bad cramp in the back or lower belly. Sometimes, she may also have nausea and diarrhea. You can explain to her that the reason for pain during her period is because her uterus (the organ that holds a fetus), contracts and releases a chemical called prostaglandins. Regular exercise, a warm bath, and heating pads help relieve discomfort, naturally. Let your daughter know that there are lots of changes happening with hormones in her body leading up to and during her period. Her body is developing and so is her brain, so her emotions might be all over the place. She might be crying one minute and happy the next. She may be more sensitive or cry more easily than usual on certain days. Lots of kids feel more self-conscious about their bodies during puberty. Reassure your child: let them know that whatever they are thinking or experiencing is normal. Everyone goes through it! Remind your child that bodies come in all shapes and sizes. There is no one ‘right’ way to look. Your child may start to compare their bodies to others if they feel ‘behind’ or ‘ahead’ of their friend group. Validate and normalise their concerns and experiences. Which period products should I use? Will my period hurt? “Why do I feel more moody and emotional?” Is it normal to feel weird about my body? Hopefully this guide makes answering your daughter’s questions about puberty and periods a little easier. And remember: so long as you’re accessible, present and approaching these topics with honesty, empathy and compassion, your child will feel safe and secure during this exciting transition.
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