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