Girls Body Care

*Parent and Child, Intended for Girls 10+ up.

Puberty can make a girl’s body seem unfamiliar to her. Nothing feels, looks or even smells the same. It can be overwhelming, but learning about what to expect can make it manageable. Girls will learn about types of bras and fit, body odor, body hair, skin care, body wellness, how to cultivate confidence and self-respect and will have an introduction to periods and period care (including a hands-on activity with pads and tampons).

Dr. Carrie Leff, founder of Turning Teen, practices internal medicine and pediatrics in Michigan. Her passion led her to Turning Teen, where she enjoys helping kids and parents navigate the perils and pitfalls of puberty, and allowed her to co-author a book on puberty, “Celebrate Your Body 2.” As the mother of 3 daughters, Dr. Carrie truly understands the pressures that both teens and their parents face during adolescence. Read More