Just Around the Corner - For Girls

Puberty can be a pretty scary time, especially since one literally becomes another person. But knowing a) what to expect, b) that it's all normal, and c) that it happens to everyone, will go a long way toward assuaging fears, and this video offers a reassuring and factual preview for young girls who might be nervous or just uninformed about what will happen during puberty. The narrator, an articulate and engaging "big sister," guides viewers through both physical and emotional developments, illustrating body changes and the menstrual cycle, while also discussing mood swings and fatigue. Debunking "late-bloomer" fears, the program also reminds viewers that each person is unique, with her own individual timetable. A fine introductory video for human-growth or sex-ed instruction, this is recommended. Note: A companion volume, Just Around the Corner -- For Boys, is also available for the same price. Aud: I, J, P. (E. Gieschen)