Girls - at what age

Reply to Girls - at what age on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:47:58 GMT

schweppes — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:47:58 GMT

sleepy:
schweppes:
[quote=\"KoalaMummy\"]i heard some where that some mums would 'celebrate' their daughter's 1st menses. Anyone done that before??

*hands up*

Me... have done that with my dd1 when her period came. It wasn't so much a \"celebration\" thing but we did it to acknowlege that she's a young lady now and that she must be responsible to her own body.

At what age did your dd have 1st mensus?[/quote]Oops, sorry for the late reply, sleepy. Have not had time to log on to ksp recently

dd1 had her 1st menses when she was 12yo. Thank goodness it was during the June hols. Still can remember that day very vividly. We were at home and when she found out she told me about it. But, before it came, we spoke about it and what the period and puberty means to girls. It's also useful to borrow or buy books on puberty to go through with our kids. I find that with the pictures/ visuals, it's easier to use the illustrations to discuss such sensitive topics with them.

uh... incidently, on that day, dd2 was even more excited for her sister when we found out. She proceeded to call her father at work and even grandma to let them know - at the top of her voice :shock: :roll: - that \"jie jie menses is here\" :!: Daddy went at work (he was in the middle of a meeting). I think the neighbours all can hear :faint:

Reply to Girls - at what age on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:13:51 GMT

Castle House — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:13:51 GMT

I think my girls will have to buy her cosmetics from her own pocket $$ as this mum of hers does not use make up at all....

I can't remember exactly but I think I start to use facial cleanser when I was much older.. hm.. maybe around 14 or 15 yo.. :roll: and only facial cleanser.. nothing else.. not even toner or moisturiser...

Now, I only use the basic thing as I am a lazy mum.. so I would also prefer my girls to be the same as me.. hehe

Reply to Girls - at what age on Sat, 05 Mar 2011 10:34:37 GMT

sleepy — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 10:34:37 GMT

schweppes:
KoalaMummy:
i heard some where that some mums would 'celebrate' their daughter's 1st menses. Anyone done that before??

*hands up*

Me... have done that with my dd1 when her period came. It wasn't so much a \"celebration\" thing but we did it to acknowlege that she's a young lady now and that she must be responsible to her own body.

At what age did your dd have 1st mensus?

Reply to Girls - at what age on Sat, 05 Mar 2011 08:59:46 GMT

ascklee — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 08:59:46 GMT

1) facial cleanser

2) make up
3) apply nail polish
4) perm hair
5) dye hair

These are really all chemicals (dyes, especially, have some pretty strong stuff). I’d recommend putting them off for as long as possible.

Reply to Girls - at what age on Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:04:03 GMT

schweppes — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:04:03 GMT

fussyMummy:
KoalaMummy:
i heard some where that some mums would 'celebrate' their daughter's 1st menses. Anyone done that before??

That is what I heard too... :?

If not mistaken, I think some cultures do \"celebrate\" the daughter's 1st menses. My previous neighbour threw a party for relatives and extended family when their daughter came of age. It was very festive and \"re nao\". They catered food and I remember the young girl was all dressed up that day. I think there were like more than 50 people at the party.

Reply to Girls - at what age on Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:58:54 GMT

schweppes — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:58:54 GMT

KoalaMummy:
i heard some where that some mums would 'celebrate' their daughter's 1st menses. Anyone done that before??

*hands up*

Me... have done that with my dd1 when her period came. It wasn't so much a \"celebration\" thing but we did it to acknowlege that she's a young lady now and that she must be responsible to her own body. As it came during the June hols, the family went out for dinner that nite. If I recall correctly, we went to her fave restaurant at that time, \"Everything with Fries\".

I wanted it to be a special time for her to remember by as this is one of the milestones in a young girl's life.

Reply to Girls - at what age on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:32:29 GMT

fussyMummy — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:32:29 GMT

KoalaMummy:
i heard some where that some mums would 'celebrate' their daughter's 1st menses. Anyone done that before??

That is what I heard too... :?

Reply to Girls - at what age on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:30:39 GMT

Pen88n — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:30:39 GMT

My fren recommend this cheap Japanese brand clay facial wash called Mandom. She said her kids uses this daily and uses the green tea facial wash as a scrub weekly. Can be bought from Watson.

Reply to Girls - at what age on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:19:53 GMT

KoalaMummy — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:19:53 GMT

i heard some where that some mums would ‘celebrate’ their daughter’s 1st menses. Anyone done that before??

Reply to Girls - at what age on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:09:18 GMT

vlim — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:09:18 GMT

I have a friend whose dd has menses beginning of p5…

Reply to Girls - at what age on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:58:40 GMT

fussyMummy — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:58:40 GMT

Hi,

:offtopic:

Just wonder what age of girl normally has her menses (经期)...

Reply to Girls - at what age on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:33:42 GMT

Happy Mama — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:33:42 GMT

jtoh:
Happy Mama:
I heard Cetaphil is quite good. It's fragrance free and very gentle to the skin, hence suitable for young skin. You can get it from Watsons or Guardian.

Thanks!

You are welcome, jtoh!

Reply to Girls - at what age on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:30:52 GMT

jtoh — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:30:52 GMT

Happy Mama:
vlim:
[quote=\"secretsquirrel\"]Since we are on the topic. I have a girl that is 10 years old. I know it's time to use facial cleaner as her forehead is starting to have mini mini dots.

Any brands to recommend?
ya ..I would also like to know which brand to use. My 12 yrs old boy start having pimples on the forehead. I get kao Biore facial wash for him. Wonder is it appropriate? I has applied Oxy5 on his forehead too

I heard Cetaphil is quite good. It's fragrance free and very gentle to the skin, hence suitable for young skin. You can get it from Watsons or Guardian.[/quote]Thanks!

Reply to Girls - at what age on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:42:13 GMT

Happy Mama — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:42:13 GMT

vlim:
OK, Thanks Happy mama..

You are welcome, vlim.

Reply to Girls - at what age on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:28:29 GMT

vlim — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:28:29 GMT

Happy Mama:
vlim:
[quote=\"secretsquirrel\"]Since we are on the topic. I have a girl that is 10 years old. I know it's time to use facial cleaner as her forehead is starting to have mini mini dots.

Any brands to recommend?
ya ..I would also like to know which brand to use. My 12 yrs old boy start having pimples on the forehead. I get kao Biore facial wash for him. Wonder is it appropriate? I has applied Oxy5 on his forehead too

I heard Cetaphil is quite good. It's fragrance free and very gentle to the skin, hence suitable for young skin. You can get it from Watsons or Guardian.[/quote]OK, Thanks Happy mama..

Reply to Girls - at what age on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:19:56 GMT

Happy Mama — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:19:56 GMT

vlim:
secretsquirrel:
Since we are on the topic. I have a girl that is 10 years old. I know it's time to use facial cleaner as her forehead is starting to have mini mini dots.

Any brands to recommend?
ya ..I would also like to know which brand to use. My 12 yrs old boy start having pimples on the forehead. I get kao Biore facial wash for him. Wonder is it appropriate? I has applied Oxy5 on his forehead too

I heard Cetaphil is quite good. It's fragrance free and very gentle to the skin, hence suitable for young skin. You can get it from Watsons or Guardian.

Reply to Girls - at what age on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:58:25 GMT

BlueBells — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:58:25 GMT

I bought the facial foam wash from body shop (about S$25) + moisturizer (can’t remember the costs). They use it daily, especially after PE.

Makeup - only for performance and special occasions.

Nail polish - I am easy. I pamper them with Princess Medi & Pedi (no cuticle works) about once a year for CNY .

Reply to Girls - at what age on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:41:43 GMT

vlim — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:41:43 GMT

secretsquirrel:
Since we are on the topic. I have a girl that is 10 years old. I know it's time to use facial cleaner as her forehead is starting to have mini mini dots.

Any brands to recommend?

ya ..I would also like to know which brand to use. My 12 yrs old boy start having pimples on the forehead. I get kao Biore facial wash for him. Wonder is it appropriate? I has applied Oxy5 on his forehead too

Reply to Girls - at what age on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:14:05 GMT

sleepy — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:14:05 GMT

toddles:
i think kids are getting more and more conscious earlier about looks, and attractiveness. we gotta keep their self-esteem high - so much media emphasis abt being slim and pretty... poor gals.

My dd is extremely proud of her chubbiness :lol:

Whenever her classmates commented she's chubby, her advice to them is 'you should eat more, you are too skinny' :faint:

Reply to Girls - at what age on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:23:23 GMT

secretsquirrel — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:23:23 GMT

Since we are on the topic. I have a girl that is 10 years old. I know it’s time to use facial cleaner as her forehead is starting to have mini mini dots.

Any brands to recommend?

Reply to Girls - at what age on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:57:05 GMT

vlim — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:57:05 GMT

toddles:
Mum1113:
[quote=\"vlim\"]I would like to share something which is off topic...

Yesturday while driving my 9 yr old girl back home, I told her to be aware of pervert men. So after about 5 mins after my talks, my girl suddently said to me,' Mummy, you don't worry..I am not pretty. I am just chubby...'..
And I was :rotflmao: .... Then I told her pervert men don't attack pretty girls only.... :slapshead:
she so adorable but can imagine can 'peng sang' when u hear this yaa....kekeke

i think kids are getting more and more conscious earlier about looks, and attractiveness. we gotta keep their self-esteem high - so much media emphasis abt being slim and pretty... poor gals.[/quote]ya i also cannot tahan her ...sometime her temper make me :x but generally she is a very lovely girl for example there was once my family of 4 went to eat tim sum. When the siew mai was served, I told her to take one..but she refused to take as she said ' don't want.. there are only 3 pcs...'....very good and considerate girl right :love:

Reply to Girls - at what age on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:44:02 GMT

Funz — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:44:02 GMT

toddles:
Urm, tertiary?! I think by the time she's in mid to late teens there will be little you can control already....

my responses:

1) facial cleanser - Pri sch

2) put on make up - after age 15 ok for special occasion like weddings, for weekends tinted lip gloss is ok, once JC can use whatever amt of make-up that looks nice (i.e. looks like dun have haha).

3) apply nail polish - if non-toxic, don't mind letting them play around with it from pri sch. otherwise only in sec sch on non-sch days.

LOL. Yah. A little make up for special occasions I am ok, even now. But for daily wear, gotta be after Sec 4 or JC if she goes that route. Likewise for hair since schools do not allow dyed or highlighted hair.

This mummy here does not use makeup so she will have a hard time getting her hands on much makeup unless she buys them on her own. However skin care routine, I will start her as soon as possible maybe even earlier then 10yrs old if I can get my hands on truly good skincare products for kids at affordable price.

Reply to Girls - at what age on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:32:04 GMT

toddles — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:32:04 GMT

Mum1113:
vlim:
I would like to share something which is off topic...

Yesturday while driving my 9 yr old girl back home, I told her to be aware of pervert men. So after about 5 mins after my talks, my girl suddently said to me,' Mummy, you don't worry..I am not pretty. I am just chubby...'..
And I was :rotflmao: .... Then I told her pervert men don't attack pretty girls only.... :slapshead:
she so adorable but can imagine can 'peng sang' when u hear this yaa....kekeke

i think kids are getting more and more conscious earlier about looks, and attractiveness. we gotta keep their self-esteem high - so much media emphasis abt being slim and pretty... poor gals.

Reply to Girls - at what age on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:31:02 GMT

toddles — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:31:02 GMT

Funz:
KoalaMummy:
Hi, would anyone of you like to contribute... for reference purpose only... since every family is different...

At what age do you allow your girl to

1) use your facial cleanser, etc
2) put on make up
3) apply nail polish
etc etc
1) Maybe when she's about 10. But not use mine, will get her smthg suitable for her skin type
2) Umm......She already started in K2. Little bit of eye shadow, blusher, lip gloss, on special occasions like her birthday and CNY.
3) She does that during school hols now.

But I guess she will get over the novelty of it soon.

But seriously, makeup, nail polish, hair, all these, when she is in tertiary.

Urm, tertiary?! I think by the time she's in mid to late teens there will be little you can control already....

my responses:

1) facial cleanser - Pri sch

2) put on make up - after age 15 ok for special occasion like weddings, for weekends tinted lip gloss is ok, once JC can use whatever amt of make-up that looks nice (i.e. looks like dun have haha).

3) apply nail polish - if non-toxic, don't mind letting them play around with it from pri sch. otherwise only in sec sch on non-sch days.