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Hey guys. Today we're going over basic hygiene. That includes showering at least once a day, brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing ETC... If you don't ta...
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Mar 22, 2021 · DESCRIPTIONExplains the routines a person can do on a daily basis in order to have good hygiene and stay healthy. (16 minutes)Downloaded from Learn360 for ed...
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As our children grow older, it’s guaranteed that their personal hygiene routines during puberty will not be the same as when they were younger. With the phys...
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- Helping Pre-Teens and Teenagers Build Personal Hygiene Habits
- Why Good Personal Hygiene Matters For Pre-Teens and Teenagers
- Helping Pre-Teens and Teenagers Manage Personal Hygiene
- Body Odour
- Dental Hygiene
- Feet
- Genitals
- Periods
- Shaving
When your child was younger, you taught them the basics of good hygiene – washing hands, covering their mouth when they cough, and having regular baths or showers. You also had to help your child with things like cleaning and flossing teeth, at least to start with. Adolescence is a time to build on these basics. It’s a time when your child’s changi...
Keeping clean is an important part of staying healthy. For example, the simple act of washing hands before eating and after using the toilet is a proven and effective way of fighting off germs and avoiding sickness. Being clean is also an important part of confidence for pre-teens and teenagers. If your child’s body and breath smell OK, their cloth...
You’ve got an important role to play in making sure your child knows about how their body and hygiene needs are going to change and in getting them ready to manage the changes. The earlier you can start talking about these things, the better – ideally, before your child hits puberty. You can also be a great role modelfor your child by demonstrating...
When children reach puberty, a new type of sweat gland develops in their armpits and genital areas. Skin bacteria feed on the sweat this type of gland produces, and this can lead to body odour (BO). If your child washes their body and changes their clothes regularly, especially after physical activity, it’ll reduce the build-up of bacteria and help...
Good dental and mouth hygiene is as important now as it was when your child was little, and you’ll need to keep making regular dental appointments for your child. Brushing teeth twice a day, flossing and going to the dentist regularly are vital if your child wants to avoid bad breath, gum problems and tooth decay. You can read more about dental car...
Smelly feet and shoes can be a problem for pre-teens and teenagers, whether they’re sporty or not. Your child can avoid this issue by giving their feet extra attention in the shower and making sure they’re completely dry before putting shoes on. It’s a good idea to encourage your child to alternate shoes and to wear cotton socks instead of socks ma...
You can explain to your child that keeping their genitals clean is part of good hygiene. Your child can wash their vulvawith warm water and mild soap and gently clean the inner and outer labia and hood over the tip of the clitoris. It’s not a good idea to put cleaning products or perfumes inside the vagina. Your child can wash their penis and scrot...
Your child will need help to manage periods at first. For example, you might need to talk with your child about how to use pads, tampons, period-proof underwear or menstrual cups.
When your child starts to grow facial hair, you might need to tell them when to start shaving and how to do it. You can encourage your child by letting them choose a razor and shaving cream. Pre-teens and teenagers do need extra time in the bathroom! For example, while they’re learning to shave or to handle their periods, these hygiene activities m...
Personal Hygiene. 1. Showering/Bathing. Place a bath or shower symbol in the teenager’s daily schedule. Make taking a bath/shower part of the teenager’s daily routine. Respect the teenager’s sensory needs. Create a task strip, breaking down each individual step involved in the bath or shower. Place a picture of a motivator or reward after ...
If you have any questions or concerns about your young person or teenager's hygiene, a health professional in our team will be able to offer advice and support. You can Call Us on 0300 029 50 50 or Text Us on 07520 649887 to start a conversation. Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays).
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Dec 15, 2022 · Ask your daughter to start the conversation. She may know, or think she knows, a thing or two about puberty and personal hygiene habits. Not only will this tactic put your kiddo in control, but it can also help you to bust some myths she may have heard from her friends. 2. Get Scientific.
