060 - Hygiene

We stereotypically think about teen BOYS when we think about hygiene issues; however, it's important that you're talking with your teen daughter about this as well!  Hygiene Basics Hygiene necessities Cultural/Personal hygiene decisions Hygiene myths What to do if your daughter has hygiene struggles Remember the teenage brain! Explain why Focus on self-care Buy teen-specific products Seek help! Expanding our views on hygiene Understanding hygiene privilege Ways to get involved in helping with hygiene poverty   Resources: Nicolette XO : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqc0oZYZm1M Barbara Poncelet, Very Well Family, How to Teach Your Teen Good Hygiene, https://www.verywellfamily.com/smelly-teen-lets-talk-teen-hygiene-3200879 Hygiene: Pre-teens and Teenagers, https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/healthy-lifestyle/hygiene-dental-care/hygiene-pre-teens-teens Dr. Tori Cordiano, Ph.D., Ask the Expert, https://yourteenmag.com/health/physical-health/teenage-girl-poor-hygiene Medically reviewed by Dr. Nirmala Shireesh Dharap (MBBS, DCH, Pediatrics), Written by Swati Patwal (M.Sc. (Food & Nutrition)), Hygiene Tips for Your Teens, https://www.momjunction.com/articles/hygiene-tips-for-your-teens_00116170/ Carina Wolff, 7 Hygiene Myths, Busted, https://www.bustle.com/articles/166000-7-hygiene-myths-busted-once-for-all-according-to-experts Dr Shubhanan Upadhyay, 5 Hygiene Myths that Drive Doctors Crazy, https://medium.com/adahealth/5-hygiene-myths-that-drive-doctors-crazy-5065b7003096 Days for Girls, https://www.daysforgirls.org/ Whirlpool Care Counts https://www.whirlpool.com/care-counts.html