At ten I had public hair and breast buds, so she is probably aware of her body changing. I had the book Everygirl which I LOVED.

My mum was really open about it and showed me pads and tampons and explained how to use them. She first told me about AF when I was younger, so I knew to expect it.

I would make it really special and buy her a necklace or bracelet when she reaches menarch, and maybe connect her with any aunts, grandma's woman friends so she can be welcomed into womanhood.