--- title: maro parents | Kenzie Butera Davis description: We help parents navigate tough growing-up conversations about mental health and puberty with their kids. --- Open main menu Close main menu ![mar_parents_full_logo](https://blog.meetmaro.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mar_parents_full_logo.png?width=487&height=79&name=mar_parents_full_logo.png "mar_parents_full_logo") # only the need-to-knows for parenting kids through mental health and puberty Search by Category empathy & diversity for employers mental health parent support puberty Posts by: ## Kenzie Butera Davis [Follow me on my website](https://blog.meetmaro.com/author/kenzie-butera-davis/page/www.meetmaro.com) [Follow me on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MaroParents) [Follow me on LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/meetmaro) [Follow me on Twitter](https://twitter.com/MaroParents) ### [A Statement From Our CEO on the Uvalde Shooting](https://blog.meetmaro.com/a-statement-from-our-ceo-on-the-uvalde-shooting) May 26, 2022 [Read More](https://blog.meetmaro.com/a-statement-from-our-ceo-on-the-uvalde-shooting) ![](https://blog.meetmaro.com/hubfs/trust-tru-katsande-j9uR89Y20vU-unsplash%20(1).jpg) [puberty](https://blog.meetmaro.com/tag/puberty) ### [When Should I Talk to My Child About Periods?](https://blog.meetmaro.com/when-should-i-talk-to-my-child-about-periods) First, some good news: Having *one* talk *one* time is a thing of the past. The reality is that kids learn best when we have lots of smaller conversations over time about how and why bodies develop. So, there’s not so much pressure to build up to one, pass or fail, presumably awkward conversation. [Read More](https://blog.meetmaro.com/when-should-i-talk-to-my-child-about-periods) ![Hand holding a measuring tape](https://blog.meetmaro.com/hubfs/4%20bad%20habits%20blog.jpeg) ### [4 Bad Habits Adults Have That Can Influence Our Kids’ Body Image](https://blog.meetmaro.com/4-bad-habits-adults-have-that-can-influence-our-kids-body-image) It’s a beautiful thing that we can pass down music, traditions, recipes, and stories to our kids. But, sometimes, the things we’ve learned, habits we’ve inherited and media influences that impacted us are not worth sharing with the next generation. Our childhoods shape us in many ways — positive and negative. For a lot of us, we picked up some really unhealthy habits when it comes to self love and body image. If you fall in this camp, keep reading. [Read More](https://blog.meetmaro.com/4-bad-habits-adults-have-that-can-influence-our-kids-body-image) ![](https://blog.meetmaro.com/hubfs/Photo%20by%20Jelleke%20Vanooteghem%20via%20Unsplash%20.jpeg) [puberty](https://blog.meetmaro.com/tag/puberty) ### [Your kids are getting information about periods somewhere.](https://blog.meetmaro.com/your-kids-are-getting-information-about-periods-somewhere) The question is “where?” and “is the source credible?” [Read More](https://blog.meetmaro.com/your-kids-are-getting-information-about-periods-somewhere) ![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1040/0*s5TCFn63gLV1nx8R.jpg) [puberty](https://blog.meetmaro.com/tag/puberty) ### [You Should Warn Your Child About Discharge](https://blog.meetmaro.com/you-should-warn-your-child-about-discharge) It’s super confusing to find something in your underwear that’s never been there before. [Read More](https://blog.meetmaro.com/you-should-warn-your-child-about-discharge) ![Photo of Nya Sigin](https://blog.meetmaro.com/hubfs/Photo%20of%20Nya%20Sigin%20.jpeg) [mental health,](https://blog.meetmaro.com/tag/mental-health) [empathy & diversity](https://blog.meetmaro.com/tag/empathy-diversity) ### [How a 14 YO Stood Up Against Racism, Bullying and Stigma at Her School](https://blog.meetmaro.com/how-a-14-yo-stood-up-against-racism-bullying-and-stigma-at-her-school) Last week, our CEO, Kenzie Butera Davis, and Head of Content, Abdi Mohamed, had the privilege to speak with 14-year-old Nya Sigin, a Freshman at Prior Lake High... [Read More](https://blog.meetmaro.com/how-a-14-yo-stood-up-against-racism-bullying-and-stigma-at-her-school) ![](https://blog.meetmaro.com/hubfs/Photo%20Credits-%20Solen%20Feyissa%20.jpeg) [mental health](https://blog.meetmaro.com/tag/mental-health) ### [8 Ways Any Parent Can Help Their Child Manage Anxiety](https://blog.meetmaro.com/8-ways-any-parent-can-help-their-child-manage-anxiety) As parents, it’s only natural to want to protect our kids. But, when it comes to anxiety, “protection” doesn’t necessarily set our kids up for success. **Here’s what...** [Read More](https://blog.meetmaro.com/8-ways-any-parent-can-help-their-child-manage-anxiety) ![poop emoji](https://blog.meetmaro.com/hubfs/period%20poops.jpeg) [puberty](https://blog.meetmaro.com/tag/puberty) ### [The Truth About Period Poops](https://blog.meetmaro.com/the-truth-about-period-poops) It’s true what you’ve heard. Girls don’t poop. That said, on the off chance that we do poop and that poop happens to come on a day during our periods… well, here are some facts. [Read More](https://blog.meetmaro.com/the-truth-about-period-poops) ![Photo of girl looking sad by Chinh Le Duc](https://blog.meetmaro.com/hubfs/Girl.jpeg) [mental health](https://blog.meetmaro.com/tag/mental-health) ### [What Experts Say: Anxiety and Kids](https://blog.meetmaro.com/what-experts-say-anxiety-and-kids) Every child worries. And whether it be about their first day of school or trying out a new sport, every worry matters. It’s important that you, as a parent, [let them know that you’re listening](https://blog.meetmaro.com/blog/listening-to-your-child-is-the-best-thing-you-can-do-to-ensure-them-of-success), let them know you understand, and help *them* understand as well. Keep in mind that kids learn how to recognize and express their worry by observing and mimicking others’ behavior or relying on you to teach them! Here’s some tips on explaining worry and anxiety to your little one. [Read More](https://blog.meetmaro.com/what-experts-say-anxiety-and-kids) ![](https://miro.medium.com/max/1400/1*Fb3YJ_YK23J1saspBPsxeQ.jpeg) [parent support](https://blog.meetmaro.com/tag/parent-support) ### [So, that’s how my body works?!](https://blog.meetmaro.com/so-thats-how-my-body-works) *We originally wrote this children’s book for publish in our mobile app, maro, where we give parents & kids content to use as a medium for tough growing-up conversations around mental & reproductive health, empathy, and diversity. Although the following story contains important knowledge about the body & how it works, it doesn’t really align with those 4 education verticals. So, we thought we’d release it for free. Tell us your honest opinions (i.e. would you use this to teach young kids about their bodies?) and feel free to clap if you’d still like to see this turned into a children’s book!* [Read More](https://blog.meetmaro.com/so-thats-how-my-body-works) [1](https://blog.meetmaro.com/author/kenzie-butera-davis) [2](https://blog.meetmaro.com/author/kenzie-butera-davis/page/2) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MaroParents) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetmaro) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/MaroParents) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/maroparents/)