GROWING UP AND YOUR BODY� �BECOMING A HEALTHY YOUNG WOMAN
AGREEMENTS
• Respect Everyone�• Ask Questions�•Don’t Gossip
• Give Me Five
GROUNDING AND CENTERING
WHAT KIND OF WOMAN DO YOU WANT TO BE?
Caring
Loving
Smart
Respectful
Generous
Kind
Successful
Wise
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
A State of Complete Physical, Mental and Social Well-being
What is Health?
What is a Relationship?
A Relationship is the State of Being Connected and Can Refer to Friends, Family, Classmates and Others
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Mutual Respect, Care and Consideration
Trust in Each Other
Depend on One Another
Contribute to the Relationship Being Fun and Healthy
You Feel Valued for Being YOURSELF
UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Bossy or Controlling
Lies, Disrespectful, Selfish, Blaming
Emotionally, Physically or Sexually Abuses You
HOW CAN YOU AVOID UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS?
1. Ask the Person to Stop Doing the Unhealthy Behavior
2. Avoid the Person
3. Ask a Trusted Adult for Help
TRUSTED ADULT
Who Is A Trusted Adult?
What Kinds Of Things Can You Tell A Trusted Adult About?
What Would A Trusted Adult Do If You Told Them That Something Bad Or Dangerous Had Happened To You Or You Were Worried That Something Might Happen To You?
Do I Only Need One Trusted Adult In My Life?
PRACTICE CONSENT
Consent Means Giving Permission to Do Something
Ask the person beside you, “Do you Want a High-Five, Handshake or a Hug?”
Listen for the Response
Practice Consent
YOUR BODY
How Does it Make You Feel to Talk About Your Body?
What Helps You Feel Connected to Your Body?
What Makes You Feel Disconnected From Your Body?
PUBERTY VOCABULARY
Adolescence=Time during a child’s life when she/he experiences puberty and begins to change into an adult
Puberty=Changes that happen anywhere between 8 years of age and the teenage years that both girls and boys experience
PHYSICAL CHANGES FOR GIRLS
PHYSICAL CHANGES FOR GIRLS
EMOTIONAL CHANGES SOCIAL CHANGES
COGNITIVE CHANGES
Impulsive/Risk-taking
Parts Of The Brain Develop More Rapidly Than The Self-control/Decision-making Parts
Taking Deep Belly Breaths Supports the Self-control/Decision-making Parts of the Brain
HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF MY BODY AS IT CHANGES?
Shower or Take a Bath Each Day
Use Deodorant
Wash your Hair and Face
Brush and Floss Your Teeth Every Day
Get Sleep 9 to 12 Hours of Sleep Each Night…You Are Growing!
Exercise Daily…..Yes, You Can!
Remember to Relax : Talk to Friends and Family, Enjoy Alone Time, Be Creative, Learn, Breathe Deeply
EVERYTHING IS CHANGING, WHAT DO I DO!?
Deep Breaths
YOU ARE PERFECTLY� NORMAL!
Boys and Girls Experience Puberty at Different Times and It is all Normal
Puberty can Take Three to Five Years to Complete
Puberty Begins Between Eight and Sixteen Years of Age
Usually Girls Begin and Complete Puberty About
Two Years Earlier than Boys
DON’T LOOK TO MEDIA TO TELL YOU THAT YOU ARE PERFECT AND WONDERFUL BECAUSE �THAT IS NOT ITS JOB
What is the Purpose of Commercials and Advertisements?
Do They Influence How You Feel about Yourself?
What Influences the Decisions you Make About Your Body and Health?
What Should a Boy’s Body Look Like? What Should a Girl’s Body Look Like?
Be Curious About What Makes You Beautiful and Let It Shine Through!
THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM DEVELOPS� DURING PUBERTY
The Brain Releases Hormones (Chemical Messengers) into the Body that Start Puberty
In Girls, The Hormone Estrogen is Released and Sends a Message to the Ovaries
In Boys, the Hormone Testosterone is Released and Sends a Message to the Testicles
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Urethra
Vulva
MENSTRUAL CYCLE�YOU START YOUR PERIOD
MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
YOU STARTED YOUR PERIOD, NOW WHAT?
SELF CARE-When You Have Your Period, It is a Good Time to Reflect on If You Are Making Healthy Decisions About Your Body, Mind and Heart
CHANGING YOUR PAD
Change Your Pad About At Least Every 3 to 4 Hours
Sometimes You Will Need to Change it More Often if You Have A Heavy Flow
Sometimes You Will Need to Change it Less Often if You Have a Lighter Flow
Keep A Little Bag of Supplies in Your Book Bag
What Should You Do If You Start Your Period but Don’t Have Supplies?
What Do You Do If You Stain Your Pants?
BREAST DEVELOPMENT
TIPS FOR A HEALTHY PUBERTY
Eat Balanced Meals and Don’t Diet
Limit Device Time…Put the Phone Down
Drink 7 to 10 Glasses of Water a Day
Spend Time with Family and Friends and Share Your Feelings
Stay Away From Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Don’t Drink Caffeine
�REVIEW �
Puberty=changes That Happen Anywhere Between 8 Years Of Age And The Teenage Years That Both Girls And Boys Experience
Adolescence=time During A Child’s Life When She/He Experiences Puberty And Begins To Change Into An Adult
�REVIEW �
Menstruation = A monthly cycle where there is a release of blood and the lining of the uterus in a girl’s body which starts during puberty
Estrogen = Hormone In Females That Is Released and Sends a Message to the Ovaries
Testosterone = Hormone in Males That is Released and Sends a Message to the Testes
ANY QUESTIONS?�&�WHERE DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?
Parent or Caregiver
Trusted Adult
Teacher or Principal
Counselor, Nurse or Doctor