awkward

today i'm gonna take a break from the normal stuff and talk about something different. today i went to the doctor for "girl stuff". she had to check my private stuff. it was really awkward but its something that has to be done. and it was over in a flash. i just thought you guys might want yo know your not the only one who hates these kind of doctors appointment.

ears

content borrowed from The Caring Keeping Of You: the body book for girls by Valorie lee schaefer

ears are easy to care for. they just need a little help from you to stay clean and healthy- so every sound you hear will be crystal clear

squeaky clean

your ears get washed every time you shampoo and shower. in most cases that's all the cleaning they'll need. NEVER stick a pointy object into your ear- not even a cotton swab. you could do serious damage to your eardrums and canals.

pierced ears

if you want to get your ears pierced go to a professional who uses clean sterile equipment. allow two three months for your ears to heal before changing earrings. clean your newly pierced ears daily with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. redness, itching, or oozing maybe a sign of infection. if so call a doctor for advice.

heads up!

content borrowed from The Caring Keeping Of You The Body Book For Girls by Valorie Lee Schaefer

let's take it from the top, with tips for handling your hair, sound advice on ears, and bright tips for bright eyes. learn how a healthy mouth makes a great grin. brush up on tooth gum and braces basics. finally, get the scoop on the skin your in so you can put your best face forward!

hair care

start your everyday grooming routine right at the top with clean, shiny, freshly combed hair. as you get older your hair will get more oily. keep it clean by washing it regularly. for most girls this means several times a week. if your a swimmer wash your hair after every dip. chlorine can be very drying, and it can turn blonde hair green.

hair scare!

when hair raised horrors happen to you here is how to handle them. have you somehow managed to get gum in your hair uh-oh! well don't reach for the scissors instead try this age old trick. spread a glob of peanut butter on the gum, work it through until the gum comes out, then wash out the peanut butter with shampoo.

greasy hair

during puberty, your oil glands get more active. for some girls this means greasy hair.if the roots of your hair look oily almost everyday, you may have to shampoo more often.

dandruff

does your scalp feel dry and itchy? are your shoulders covered with tiny flakes of skin, making your dark colored shirts look like their sprinkled with snow. you may have a case of dandruff, a very common condition that's easy to treat. try a dandruff shampoo from the drug store. if drugstore shampoo's don't work ask your doctor for something stronger.

eek- a louse

head lice are a common problem among school kids everywhere. these tiny wingless parasites thrive in the thickets of human hair. they bite the scalp leaving tiny sores that itch like crazy. worst of all one louse can lay hundreds of eggs called nits right on your head. if lice are on the loose at your school take action and protect yourself. don't share brushes and combs with your friends. don't swap hats, hairbands, or head phones and don't swap pillows at sleepovers. take caution and see a doctor or a nurse if you think you you have lice.

basics of your body

At this stage in your life your body is going through some major changes. And you might not feel comfortable talking to your parents about it. I hope that you find this information helpful. when your body is about to change then it's time to start taking control of your health and well-being. i am going to introduce you to the basic facts about puberty. 

information borrowed from The Care And Keeping Of You: The Body Book For Girls by Valorie lee schaefer

the changes coming up

everybody goes through puberty and its not this icky gross thing it's really something special. for most girls it starts at the ages of 8 and 13, and it ends when your body reaches its life long size, and that's around the ages of 15 to 17. through puberty you'll grow up and out, and not all parts will grow at the same rate. you'll see changes in your skin, hair, breasts, and other parts of your body. you'll also see some emotional changes too. all of these changes are caused by hormones, chemicals your body produces to change you from a girl to a woman. pay attention: learn to tune into your body hear its warnings. if your body says its hungry then eat if your body says its thirsty then drink if your body says its tired then rest. exercise: you don't have to be an Olympic athlete to be healthy. just put down that video game get of the couch and get moving! skate to your friends house or dance to your favorite music. the busier you keep your body the better you'll feel. keep clean: all the hard work your body is doing means you'll have to keep your body clean which means bathing and showering more often especially if your involved in sweaty sports. private: your body is yours and yours alone. you have the right to keep it private from anyone-family, friend, or stranger. if anyone touches you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable tell and adult you trust immediately. you should never keep a secret that is harmful to you or protect anyone who is hurting you.

compare? no fair!

its easy to compare yourself to girls on t.v. or magazines and movies.but hold on! is it fair to measure yourself to made-in-Hollywood images created by make-up artist and photo wizards? no way! you don't need to measure yourself against anyone at all, including friends or other girls at school. you're a -one-of-a-kind-original-and your beautiful in your own unique way.

it isn't a race

a girls body changes to a woman's body gradually not overnight. each girl develops at her own rate. even sisters don'y develop at the same rate. and it's important to remember that growing up isn't a race. there are no prizes for being the first or -or last-girl to lose all her baby teeth or wear a bra. trust that your body to do all the right things a the right time that is good for you.

what is on the inside

the most attractive girl in the room is not the one with the thinnest waist or fairest hair. it's the girl who brims with self confidence. she's the one who stand head and shoulders above the crowd. that girl can be you. it all starts with a positive attitude. to have a positive attitude, try to see yourself as your whole person shinning through your features. focus on whats best about you and refuse to hunt for negatives. don't doubt yourself- be proud of yourself for doing your best.

you are beautiful

boys

Okay boys i don't know where to start. When boys look at a girl who is wearing immodest clothes or is walking "sexy" as some would say all they can think about is sex. This is not all their fault it's mostly ours. As my dad said " If girls knew what boys are thinking they wouldn't be wearing half the stuff they do today". Us girls when we wear our shirts so our boobs show or our shorts some our butts show boys can't help thinking of sex. If we just wear our clothes more modest maybe just maybe we can help boys make the right choice. us girls all we are doing is advertising our bodies and you will ruin your life and i don't want that to happen.

this is what boys every day are doing