The Pippin Journal

We won’t shy away from talking about the big, the awkward, the messy but oh so important stuff about growing up, puberty, the teen years, dating, relationships, and sex. In fact, may we cheekily suggest that it’s time to put your awkwardness aside as your young person’s well-being and safety is too important for you to simply bury your head in the sand. You are the best person for the job when it comes to guiding your child’s sexual development. Yes, you. 

We believe in you and are cheering you on as you choose to walk with your daughter through the wild season of adolescence. I will do my absolute best to share here regularly in the Pippin Guide a myriad of information, resources, advice from experts, statistics, strategies, and practical ideas for staying connected and empowering your child through this season. 

The Pippin Journal

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"When will I get my first period?"
Emma Tabacaru October 27, 2023

"When will I get my first period?"

Imagine if you could tell your daughter the exact time and location that her first period would arrive. Imagine!! She could have all her supplies ready to go, simply find a bathroom, sit on the toilet and wait. If only, right? Unfortunately there is no way of knowing exactly when her first period will arrive but there are ways that we can prepare her for when it does. Here, we share some of our top tips for ensuring your daughter feels empowered to own this new season of her life.

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Early conversations around sex: three principles to include in every chat.
Emma Tabacaru October 12, 2023

Early conversations around sex: three principles to include in every chat.

Long gone is the "one big chat about sex" method. Research shows that early, frequent, honest and open conversations are the best way that we, as parents, can set our children up for safe, healthy, loving and fulfilling relationships and sexual experiences in the future. Easier said than done, right? In this post I share a story of how one of the first conversations about sex happened in our home and three principles I try to include in every sex chat.

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Dr Shefali Tsabary on parenting our precious daughters
Emma Tabacaru April 08, 2022

Dr Shefali Tsabary on parenting our precious daughters

Dr Shefali is a 3 x New York times best selling author and conscious parenting expert. We had the privilege of asking her a few important questions about raising our precious teenage daughters.

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Save the stink the smart way!
Emma Tabacaru July 20, 2021

Save the stink the smart way!

Body Odour (B.O) can be one of the first signs that those puberty hormones are kicking in and believe it or not, choosing the right deodorant is super important for your girls hormones and overall health. Read on girlfriend as we share our favourite three-ish deodorant options for your girl.

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How to Have the Best Puberty Chat with Your Teen Girl
Emma Tabacaru May 13, 2021

How to Have the Best Puberty Chat with Your Teen Girl

Is my girl ready to start chatting about puberty? Heck, am I ready to start chatting about puberty?

One of the most common questions we get asked is “how do I know when my daughter is ready to start talking about puberty?” Make yourself a cuppa and buckle up while we chat you through some of our top tips for initiating honest, frequent, and early conversations about puberty and self-care.

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