Single dad question

[kingozzy]

Thanks for all the advice.  I appreciate it

[mark81265]

She'll know what to do. Just make sure you have the supplies ready for her.

[tinaryerson]

Im sure her friends have already told her about it.  Chances are some of her friends have already started.  Just make her aware that she can get pregnant now and make sure she gets the protection speech instead. She may seem too young for that, but you never know. 

[sharg]

I am a daughter of a single dad of 6 kids and let me tell you back when I was growning up this topic was unspoken, especially by someone who is very shy.  Luckly enough the school introduced the basic stuff in grade 6 which was some help. Although I still need a female to help with the care.
 For my daughter the school recommended getting a book on the changing body.  Its a little book that is simple and easy to understand. We sat a read it together and I was able to answer any questions.  What I would suggest if their is some female close by that you trust to help read throught this book if your not comfortable then I would ask that person.  When it comes to knowing what product to use and how to use it a women or older friend maybe a better choice. 
Also let her go shopping with that friend to get supplies before anything happens and then there is no panick.
On the big day a bouqet of flowers go along way, also midol maybe needed.  But warm water bottel for cramps is also good to have.  If she is active perhaps the cramping and flow wont be so bad.  The other thing is if she has a female doctor and they have a good relationship they could also chat.  wishing good communications and postivie thoughts.  Your little girl is growing up.

[tin8604]

My dad was a single dad when I started.  I pretty much already knew about that stuff and he would just give me money when I needed to go to the store.

[natashaspy]

agreed.  if you have any females in your life, ask them to sit with you and help with the talk.  that would make both you and your daughter more comfortable!  if not, there's always places like webmd online that you can pull up and get info together

[lorettahknox]

Well dear ol' dad it's time to do some reading and some talking to your doctor and it's time to start looking for a GYN doctor for your daughter. I think personally this subject is out of your domain and should be handled by her mother or another prominent woman in your family like her grandmother or an aunt or a female doctor. There will be many, many questions and there are some places you just cannot go. This is not a simple matter you could severely damage her sexuality and her sense of self. I don't see anything wrong with you giving her the clinical talk but there are places that you have no right to go and if you persist could later be seen as a violation of trust. Yes, this is one of those times where fools cannot rush in where angels fear to tread.

[batmobile]

Well...dear ol dad im a mommy and just let my daughter watch utube videos on the subject...Then we had a talk after, and i told her if u still have questions dont b embarrassed just ask im a grown up i can tell u whats up.

[mrisha]

Don't be afraid to discuss an occurrence that is natural for the female body. Don't stress yourself out because more than likely your daughter is already aware of having a menstrual cycle.  If you are uncomfortable talking about it ask a woman that you trust and who has enough common sense to explain what occurs with a girls body.

[lackeyk]

That will be one of the correct way to let her understand more of it, or you should sit her down by a computer and let her watch a video on YouTube

[lguzman1]

Single Dad,

 I agree with stepster, by the time my mom was going to give me the talk, I already new about it. I learned it at school from some classes. Just let her be at the classes they will ask you for permission. Let her and she will learn what is all about then you can ask her if she has any questions to let you know. Good luck