A Blessing Not a Curse by Jane Bennett

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A Blessing Not a Curse by Jane Bennett is a book that will help parents to explain menstruation positively to their daughter.

This book is a mother-daughter guide to the transition from child to woman ie puberty and menstruation. It looks at turning this event into a positive and empowering time in a girl’s life.

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This book is for parents.

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Hey there! So, I came across this book called A Blessing Not A Curse: A Mother-Daughter Guide to the Transition from Child to Woman by Jane Bennett. It’s been around for about 14 years now, written by a woman in Melbourne who runs workshops on Celebration Day for Girls. These workshops are all about turning the whole menstruation thing into a positive experience, like a celebration instead of something negative.

This book is perfect for parents who want to understand and talk about menstruation in a positive way with their daughters. Jane starts off by talking about how our bodies have cycles, just like everything else around us. She dives into what the menstrual cycle is, and whether it’s a blessing or a curse. There are some really lovely stories from other women about their positive and negative memories of menstruation.

The book also covers puberty and what to expect, including the equipment and gear needed. It even touches on how to deal with problem periods, like menstrual pain, cramping, and PMT. There are some great tips on how to support your daughter through it all and even some self-help ideas.

Now, I should mention that this is a chapter book, so no pictures, but it’s packed with loads of helpful information. It’s the kind of book you’d want to read if you or your daughter haven’t started menstruating yet and you just want to be prepared. Overall, it’s a lovely little book that provides a nice overview and introduction to menstruation.

Hope that gives you a good idea of what the book is all about. Cheers!

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