Problem: Suddenly your kid’s body questions are coming rapid fire. It’s not that you’re shy about the answers, but even unabashed moms can feel themselves blush when quires like “What’s this hair down there?” start to fly.

Solution: Steele yourself and be ready with some honest, reassuring answers. But for backup, get a copy of The Girls Body Book ($10)—there’s one for boys, too. Author Kelli Dunham supplies age-appropriate answers and advice on a pre-teen’s changing body, emotions and relationships. She covers everything from vaginal discharge, to shaving, pimple popping and coping with peer pressure.