Your teenager knows something has changed. They hear the fan at night, the half-finished sentences, the quick tears over a forgotten school run. And they may be silently wondering whether it's their fault. This warm, practical guide helps you invite them into the truth—without a lecture, without embarrassment, and without pretending everything is fine. You'll learn how to explain menopause in clear, age-appropriate language; how to answer the questions that make you squirm; and how to keep your relationship close when your body is rewriting the household's usual rhythms. There are scripts for the first conversation, strategies for surviving awkward silences, and guidance for involving partners, siblings and grandparents in one hopeful, honest story. Above all, this book treats your teenager as an ally and your changing body as normal, powerful and speakable. Whether your menopause is already shifting daily life or you're preparing for what's next, this guide will help you turn a difficult topic into a lasting sense of trust. Part of The Menopause Companion Library.
About the author
Oswin Chadwicke Carrowmore writes for The Menopause Companion Library.
