Menarche for Moms: Supporting the First Menstrual Experience

Join us for Menarche for Moms, a two-hour interactive educational workshop designed especially for homeschool parents and their children, ages 8-13! This special workshop is open to ALL genders, whether you get a period or not :-) Dads are welcome to join too!

All participants will receive a shared goodie bag and educational resources to take home.

This engaging session provides families with empowering, age-appropriate knowledge about the menstrual cycle and the onset of puberty. Through hands-on activities, open discussions, and practical tips, parents and kids will gain a solid understanding of what to expect, how to manage symptoms, and how to support each other in creating a positive approach to menstruation.

Your child deserves to feel confident, knowledgable, and supported as they enter this new stage of growth. Menarche for Moms offers a safe, nurturing space to learn together, ask questions, and build a foundation for open conversations around puberty and menstruation.

Take a look at our agenda below:

Welcome & Introductions (15 minutes)

• Overview of the workshop goals
• Setting a respectful and open environment

Understanding Menarche: The Basics (20 minutes)

• What is menarche, and why does it happen?
• Introduction to the menstrual cycle in a child-friendly, easy-to-understand way
• Physical and emotional changes to expect before menarche

Menstrual Health 101 (20 minutes)

• Exploring products: pads, tampons, menstrual cups
• Tips on managing periods, hygiene, and self-care
• Addressing common myths and misconceptions

Supporting Each Other: Parent & Child Discussion (20 minutes)

• Guided activities and open Q&A for parents and children
• How to communicate positively about menstruation and puberty
• Emphasizing empathy, support, and respect

Interactive Activity: Building a Period Kit (30 minutes)

• Assembling a simple, personalized period kit to take home
• Tips for parents on preparing their kids for their first period

Closing & Resources for Further Learning (As long as we need)

• Wrap-up and reflection activity
• Providing additional resources for parents to continue the conversation at home
• Q&A

Empower your child and yourself with confidence, knowledge, and support as they enter this new stage of growth. Let’s create a journey marked by understanding, self-care, and mutual respect!