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Parents of Teenagers. We want to hear from you

Preparing for Puberty 

a medically accurate information update for tweens

Preparing for Puberty is an age-appropriate, yet comprehensive introduction to puberty filled with medically accurate information and Michelle’s trademark humour. It hopes to be a platform for further conversations and education and promotes the values that underpin relationships. Please note that this presentation aims to show sensitivity to a diverse range of maturities and needs, and be inclusive of all religions and cultures. 

This presentation covers:

  • When will puberty start?
  • How does puberty start?
  • Male reproductive body parts
  • Female reproductive body parts
  • Stages of puberty
  • Changes in males: growth spurts, more hair, erections, ejaculating, voice breaking, changing body shape and new feelings
  • Changes in females: growth spurts, more hair, changing body shape, menstrual cycle and new feelings
  • Hygiene and caring for a growing body
  • The role of sleep, oxygen, play, water and healthy food as your body grows. 


Additionally, Michelle also offers a one hour parent session that aims to provide an overview of this program and offer practical insights about how to talk to kids about puberty. Key content includes:

  • An overview of this presentation
  • Benefits of talking early and often
  • Tailoring conversations to cater for uniqueness|
  • The importance of family values
  • Scripts parents can use to kick-start conversations
  • Answering tricky questions

Duration: 50-minute session

Recommended audience: Delivered in both Year 5 or 6. 

Presentation Feedback

Michelle delivered the best sexual health lessons I have seen in my 20 years of teaching. She showed a genuine interest in the students while delivering entertaining, visually engaging and accurate information. Her presentation took the fear out of the subject matter and made it fun. I without hesitation recommend the program.
Rick Herd, Year 5 teacher

Michelle has delivered our sexual health program for over seven ears. Coupled with a comprehensive parent information session, the program ticks all the boxes for us, and includes loads of entertaining and educational moments for every student.
Katie Stubbing, Deputy Principal Ferny Grove State School

Michelle has been working with our students for many years. She provides a balanced, engaging and educational perspective that is perfectly pitched for year 5 and 6. Our children not only learn about the changes their bodies will undergo, but more importantly, they learn about sound positive values that sit behind human sexuality. Michelle works with our parent community to explain the program and shares insightful lessons as they move into this new stage of parenthood. We couldn’t image teaching human sexuality any other way.
Danielle Priday, Principal Patricks Rd State School