Don't panic, it's normal. I've got my friend's 12 yr old girl here atm and all I hear this week is Matt, Matt, Matt, Britony, Matt, Britony, Matt, Matt, Chloe, Matt, Britony, Matt, Matt, Matt, and, oh did I mention Matt?

Last week it was some other boys name I've now forgotten.

It's when they suddenly stop talking about boys I think you need to worry. LOL

I would be accepting the fact that your daughter is growing up.  All girls go through a boy mad stage, and it can start as early as 10!

Talk to her about being safe with boys and that she doesn't have to do anything she doesn't want to do.  Also, prepare yourself for the heartbreaking task of comforting her when she gets dumped or rejected by a boy.  The first time is the hardest.

Listen listen and listen some more. Always let her know that you are there to talk to and listen to her if she wants to tell you anything. If she asks for advice, give it to her. Also lay some ground rules, which you discuss between the two of you as to what is appropriate and what isn't

Hi there. I realise its a huge shift since the last time you had the care of her she was a baby. Thing is its horrifyingly normal for a 12yo to be obsessed with boys these days. Any child who has conact w/ other children, access to TV, radio or magazines will be the same. The years of innocence pass far too quickly in my opinion. And this is a time of rebuilding for you & her too. So let her talk about boys; encourage her to spill all the details going on in her head/heart/life. Try not to judge & when you can't help it; keep it to yourself. Help her select makeup & hair rinses that suit her; do the girly things. Introduce her to lingeree & other ways to feel feminine w/out the input of boys. Tell her the truth... that when you first experienced sex you wondered what all the fuss was about but you were too proud to admit that it was probably not such a good idea after all.

She's come to you for her adolescence so keep the communication lines open. If she believes that you are 'on her side', you'll have more influence. As well as having the comfort of knowing that you know what is happenning in her life.

good luck & don't forget to have fun being girly with her.

hugs

Rosalinda

My niece is the same age,, and my sil has always being upfront with her, and told her what is safe and what isnt safe for being interested in boys...

I feel that if we are upfront with our children, they will be more inclined to talk and not feel uncomfortable, as gone the days sex being a taboo subject,.. and children are more out there and love to experiment more then some of us were when we were there age..

xx cazza

I would definately just listen to her..........if you're happy to listen, then she's happy to tell you....unless you see or hear something that really worries you of course. If you do start to genuinely worry than talk to her, but make sure you keep calm and listen to her as well. The worst thing you could do is get fired up, yell, and get cranky and have the communication stop.

Good luck.

Amanda xxx

Listen..... My daughter is doing the same thing....  :) Give advice when asked for it... At least she is not keeping it from you.... Keeping it from you would only make you wonder what she is up too...
Good luck...