My First Period Workshop

About this event

Do you remember your first period experience? Are you hoping for a better experience for your daughter?

The My First Period Workshop is designed to prepare both her and you for the start of menstrual cycles with a focus on science, values, and celebrating the dignity of women.

Agenda:

• Anatomy & "Equation of Life" **

• A closer look at menstrual cycle hormones

• Briefly talk about the stages and signs of puberty, including breast development and cervical mucus (not every girl notices this before her first period but for those that do, it is extremely helpful to know it is normal and natural)

• What you can expect with your first period

• Different "tools" to help when your period does arrive.

• Decorate your own period kit bag!

• Building sisterhood in our communities

** In order to fully understand the purpose of the female cycle we must briefly discuss the "Equation of Life". Egg + Sperm = Potential new life. We will not go into detail about the process of sperm meeting egg. Parents will be provided with resources to continue the discussion with their child.

There will be tables set up with various period hygiene products for the girls to browse, touch, and ask questions about. These are examples of items they could pack in their period kit bags, but items will not be for sale.

Light snacks will be available along with water and lemonade, coffee or tea.

Why target ages 9-12?

Because early preparation has been proven to empower girls to understand what's happening (and why!) and to embrace puberty as a healthy, normal part of life, not to fear it! The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states, "girls who have been educated about menarche and early menstrual patterns will experience less anxiety when they occur." Even if her period arrives later, she'll have friends going through it—and early preparation helps her be a supportive and understanding friend.

If you don’t teach her, someone else will… and it's crucial for her to receive the strong, confident message you want to convey about her body. It might feel awkward, especially if you didn't get this education yourself, but let's ensure that fear doesn't pass down to our daughters.

Total cost of parent/child registration - $35

• 1st Child ticket - $25

• Parent ticket - $10

• Additional Child - $10

Space is limited.

We have room for 20 parent/child pairs = 40 people total.

Location: additional directions will be provided via email.

FAQs:

• I'm a single dad. Can I accompany my daughter to this class? • Absolutely! I recommend that whoever is the guardian/parent responsible for cycle education attend this class with their child.

• This date doesn't work for us. Will it be hosted again? • Keep your eye on the upcoming classes page!

• Attend one of the upcoming Parent Webinars to learn how to teach this content in the comfort of your home.

• You might consider hosting a "My First Period Party" at your house!