Created for mothers of girls ages 9-14, BigTalks for Girls gives you the tools to navigate sensitive conversations with your daughter about her adolescent development within a Torah framework, while giving her a healthy, positive perspective of herself and her changing body.
“I don’t know where to start—or how”
If you’ve ever had any of these concerns, you’re not alone.
How do we know? Because these are real quotes from real mothers. Mothers trying to raise healthy girls and instill them with Torah values. Mothers like you.
Talking to your daughter about the physical and emotional changes she’s experiencing can be intimidating, especially if these conversations were not modeled for you when you were her age.
You may wonder:
What’s the best way to broach these ideas for the first time?
How do I know what information she’s ready for?
How do I discuss these delicate topics in a way that enhances my daughter’s self-esteem, preserves her innocence, keeps her safe, and is aligned with Torah hashkafos?
You asked. We listened.
After the success of our BigTalks Toolkit for Boys, which has been translated into 4 languages and sold over 2,500 copies in just one year, we received an outpouring of requests for a similar resource for mothers of pre-teen and teen girls.
Developed in close consultation with mechanchos, therapists, and specialists, BigTalks for Girls was carefully designed to empower mothers with the confidence to have crucial conversations with their daughters while planting seeds of trust and openness.
Because it’s not just one “talk.” It’s the beginning of a bond that will lay the foundation for candid, ongoing communication throughout her teenage years and beyond.
What are the goals of BigTalks for Girls?
What’s included?
What will my daughter learn?
A concept of inherent self-worth based on her connection with Hashem and her infinite value as a tzelem Elokim
How to respect and appreciate her body as a partner to her neshama, while also valuing her neshama as paramount.
What to expect in the coming years as her body develops, and how to take care of her health and body during these changes.
How to maintain the privacy of her body while avoiding ill-intending individuals and unsafe situations
What will I (as the parent) learn?
How to know the right time to speak to your daughter, and how to broach these subjects in ways that she’ll be receptive to.
How to present sensitive topics in a positive, comforting way via both verbal communication and body language.
How to clearly and accurately respond to your daughter’s questions about adolescence and puberty
Professional guidance, referrals, and information rooted in both Torah and mental health resources
You may not have all the answers.
But you can help her feel safe to ask the questions.
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What happens next?
How it works
If you have any questions or would like a referral, we welcome you to reach out to us at: info@bigtalks.org