Prepare your child for their first period
Help your child understand what to expect, practise using period products and know what to do when their first period arrives.
You don’t need to know exactly when it will happen to start preparing.
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Five practical steps and a checklist to help you prepare your child.
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What’s inside the First Period Guide?
- Words you can actually useExplain what a period is and what your child might notice when theirs starts.
- Period products and suppliesHelp your child practise using products and get supplies ready for school and other activities.
- A practical first period planWork out who your child can ask for help and what to do when you’re not there.
- Extra support and checklistFind ways to adapt preparation to your child’s needs, including autism and ADHD, and see what you’ve already covered.
From Cath
I’m Cath Hakanson, a nurse, midwife, sexologist and family sex educator with more than 30 years of experience. I help parents find clear words and practical ways to teach their kids about bodies, puberty and growing up.
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Make a start on first period preparation
You don’t need one big period talk. A few conversations, some practice and a simple plan can help your child know what to do when their first period arrives.
Get your free First Period Guide
You’ll also get my weekly email, Sex Ed Sorted. Unsubscribe any time.