Period Ready prepares your child for their first period
A clear, practical plan to follow together
✔ Your child knows what to do – even at school
✔ Conversations feel natural, not awkward
✔ A clear plan you can follow together
✔ Real-life rehearsal, not just theory
Neuro-affirming by design
Period Ready is built with clear steps, predictable lessons, sensory-aware guidance and real-life practice – so autistic, ADHD, neurodivergent and neurotypical kids can prepare in a way that feels manageable.
First Periods Don’t Send a Calendar Invite
First periods don’t usually give you much warning.
There’s no calendar invite. No countdown.
One day, it’s just… happening.
Maybe at school.
Maybe during sport.
Maybe in the middle of class.
Your child feels something unfamiliar.
They go to the bathroom.
They see blood.
For a split second, their stomach drops.
And in that moment, they either think:
“Oh. This is my period. I know what to do.”
Or:
“Why am I bleeding? What’s happening?”
You can’t choose the day it starts.
But you can choose what that moment feels like.
Is Period Ready For You?
Period Ready is for parents and carers of children aged 7 to 14 who are getting closer to their first period, or who have recently started.
It’s a good fit if your child has started showing signs of puberty, such as breast development, pubic or underarm hair, vaginal discharge, body odour, or a sudden growth spurt.
It’s especially helpful for kids who like structure, clear steps, and knowing what to expect, including both neurodivergent and neurotypical children.
Period Ready helps you prepare them before it becomes urgent, so they know what periods are, what to do, and who to ask for help..
This Matters
This matters to you.
That’s why it can feel harder to begin than it should.
You want to:
Keep it natural.
Answer their questions calmly.
Say enough – without overwhelming them.
Avoid turning it into a big, awkward “talk.”
You want them to have a better experience than you did.
That feeling alone tells you something important: you’re already showing up for them.
This isn’t about delivering a perfect puberty talk.
It’s about being prepared.
Prepared, not perfect.
Why I Created Period Ready
Why I Created Period Ready
No child should feel frightened or alone when their first period starts.
And no parent should feel unsure about how to guide them through it.
I’m Cath Hakanson, a sexual health educator, registered nurse, and founder of Sex Ed Rescue.
For more than three decades, I’ve worked with families navigating conversations about bodies, development, and growing up.
Over the years, I’ve seen how much silence and stress can surround first periods – for children and parents alike.
And I’ve also seen the difference it makes when children feel prepared.
As a neurodivergent parent raising neurodivergent children, I also know that “just explain it once” doesn’t work for every child. Some kids need clear steps, repetition, sensory planning, rehearsal and time to feel ready.
Period Ready was created to make first period preparation more practical, more predictable, and less overwhelming – for families of all kinds.
To make preparation practical.
To make conversations easier.
And to help families approach this milestone with confidence.
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Meet Period Ready
Meet Period Ready
Period Ready is a structured, guided, developmentally appropriate parent-child program designed to prepare your family calmly and practically for their first period.
Most resources explain what a period is.
Period Ready prepares your child for what to do when their period begins.
Inside Period Ready, you don’t just talk about periods.
You rehearse them.
That means:
✔ Practising how to put on and remove a pad.
✔ Making a simple emergency pad from toilet paper.
✔ Building a period kit for school.
Short videos. Simple activities. Real-life practice.
So when the moment comes, it feels familiar – not frightening.
$57 USD | $79 AUD | $79 CAD | £42 GBP | €48 EURO
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Preparing Together
This isn’t just about understanding periods.
It’s about sitting side-by-side.
Watching together.
Practising together.
Maybe even having a bit of a giggle along the way.
You’re not delivering one big, high-pressure “talk.”
You’re having a series of small, manageable conversations.
You’re building confidence – for both of you.
And in that process, something bigger happens – quietly, without you even noticing.
Your child learns that when they have questions, they can come to you.
Not because you explained everything perfectly.
But because you showed up.
That’s what makes you askable – someone your child feels safe turning to when they need answers.
This Isn’t Just Information. It’s Rehearsal.
This Isn’t Just Information. It’s Rehearsal.
Books explain what a period is.
Period Ready prepares your child for what to do when their first period starts.
You don’t just talk about pads.
You practise using them.
You don’t just mention school.
You rehearse what happens there.
Inside the program, you:
✔ Practise putting on and removing a pad – so it’s automatic, not panicked
✔ Practise rolling and disposing of it correctly – a small detail that makes school easier
✔ Build a period kit together – so they have what they need, wherever they are
✔ Rehearse what to do if it starts at school – including who to ask and what to say
✔ Learn to make a temporary toilet paper pad – a backup skill they’ll never regret having
This is hands-on preparation.
Not theory.
And it’s designed to feel manageable.
Short, predictable modules.
Clear structure.
No information overload.
Demonstrations that are calm and practical.
So children aren’t flooded with information.
They’re given simple steps they can return to.
When they’ve already practised what to do,
they don’t just understand periods.
They know they can handle it.
Support – Now and Later
Support – Now and Later
The first period is just the beginning.
Preparation happens before it starts.
But questions continue after it does.
That’s why Period Ready isn’t something you complete once and move on from.
It’s a resource your family can return to – when it actually matters.
Inside your membership, you’ll have:
✔ A searchable period question library
✔ Age-appropriate written and video answers
✔ A separate Parent Hub with additional guidance
✔ Monthly opportunities to submit new questions
✔ Lifetime access
Imagine it’s 3 months after her first period. She asks you something you weren’t expecting. You don’t have to guess. You open Period Ready, search her question, and get a clear, age-appropriate answer. In under two minutes. That’s what lifetime access is for.
So when your child’s period starts – or when a new question comes up months later – you’re not scrambling for information.
You have a trusted, focused place to turn.
Period Ready stays centred on periods, so the guidance remains clear and contained.
It’s preparation now.
And support when you need it later.
$57 USD | $79 AUD | $79 CAD | £42 GBP | €48 EURO
SECURE CHECKOUT | ONE TIME PAYMENT | 30 DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
What “Prepared” Actually Looks Like
Your child feels something unfamiliar at school.
They go to the bathroom.
They see blood.
For a split second, their stomach drops.
And then:
“Oh. This is my period. I know what to do.”
They reach into their school bag.
Their period kit is there.
They’ve practised.
They open the pad.
They place it correctly.
If they don’t have their kit?
They make a temporary pad with toilet paper.
Just like you rehearsed.
Later that day, they tell you.
Not in tears.
Not in fear.
Just matter-of-fact.
And you don’t scramble.
You don’t freeze.
You think:
“I’m so glad we did that.”
That’s prepared.
What Families Are Saying
I had been dreading this conversation because I didn’t know how to start it without making it awkward. Period Ready made it so much easier. We actually worked through it together over a weekend and it felt really guided and manageable. My daughter even enjoyed parts of it, which I never expected.
Mum of 9 yo, Australia
I thought my daughter might feel embarrassed or uncomfortable, but she was actually calm and really engaged. Practising things like using a pad and putting together a period kit made it feel normal instead of awkward. The rehearsal part made such a difference compared to just talking about it.
Parent of 11 yo, USA
A few weeks after we finished the program my daughter asked a question about periods that I wasn’t sure how to answer. We jumped back into Period Ready and used the question tool to look it up together. Having that there made me feel so much more confident. I’d absolutely recommend this to other parents.
Mum of 12 yo, Ireland
What Families Are Saying
What’s Inside Period Ready
What’s Inside Period Ready
Two developmentally tailored versions (ages 7-10 and 11-14)
You access both. Your child sees the one you choose – and you can change it anytime.
7 short, focused modules
Videos ranging from 2-7 minutes (easy to watch together)
Practical activities (15-20 minutes each)
Printable worksheets and information sheets for every module
Neurodivergent support training
Parent guidance for sensory needs, routines, predictability and practice.
Guided period kit builder checklist
Step-by-step product demonstrations
School-day rehearsal guidance
Temporary pad practice walkthrough
A searchable period question library
An in-platform question tool that provides instant, age-appropriate answers about periods – in a safe, contained space
Monthly submitted-question responses
Separate Parent Hub with additional guidance
Lifetime access
Total time to complete the core program: under 2 hours
Complete it in a weekend – or spread it over a few weeks
$57 USD | $79 AUD | $79 CAD | £42 GBP | €48 EURO
SECURE CHECKOUT | ONE TIME PAYMENT | 30 DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
How It Works
When you join Period Ready:
1️⃣ Complete your purchase.
After checkout, you’ll be sent a short setup form.
2️⃣ Fill out the setup form.
You’ll tell me which email address to use for you, which email address to use for your child, and which child version you’d like them to access: 7-10 or 11-14.
There’s a short video in the form to help you choose the best version for your child.
3️⃣ I set up your family access.
Access is set up manually within 12-24 hours. It may take a little longer on weekends.
✔ Your child gets their own login for the version you choose
✔ Your child only sees their age pathway
✔ You retain access to the Parent Hub and both age pathways
✔ You can request a version change anytime
✔ No community or private messaging – just structured, period-focused lessons
Then you begin.
Watch a short video together (the longest is 7 minutes).
Complete the related activity.
Move through the 7 modules at your own pace.
You can complete it in a weekend – or spread it over a few weeks.
You don’t have to design the plan.
You just follow it.
Who It’s For
Period Ready is designed for families with a child who will experience periods and:
✔ Has yet to have their first period
✔ Or has recently had their first period
It’s for children who would benefit from practical preparation – not just information.
It’s especially supportive for children who prefer structure, predictability, clear steps, repetition, visual support, or time to practise before something new happens.
And it’s designed to work for both neurodivergent and neurotypical children.
While the question library and support tools remain helpful as periods continue, the core program focuses specifically on preparing for that first milestone.
It is not a full puberty program,
or a comprehensive sex education course.
It’s preparation for one important moment – done calmly and practically.
Start with Extra Support
Start with Extra Support
Period Ready is launching with a small first group of families.
That means you won’t be working through the program on your own.
During the first month, I’ll be running weekly live parent Q&A sessions where you can ask questions about your child, your situation, or anything that comes up as you work through the program.
You can attend live – or submit your question in advance if you can’t make the session.
These live Q&A sessions are only available to families who enrol before 6 July and won’t be included once the launch closes.
If you’ve been meaning to prepare for your child’s first period, this is the most supported way to begin.
Join now and start with guidance in place.
Get Started with Period Ready
Period Ready – $57 USD (Also available in AUD, CAD, GBP, EUR – exact conversion shown at checkout.)
Inside Period Ready, you get:
✔ 7 guided modules with short, watchable videos
✔ Two age pathways (7–10 and 11–14) -you access both
✔ Printable worksheets, period kit builder, and step-by-step demonstrations
✔ Searchable period question library
✔ Separate Parent Hub with additional guidance
✔ Lifetime access
Complete it in a weekend. Or take it at your own pace.
Either way -when their first period starts, you’ll both be ready.
Prepared, not perfect
Frequently Asked Questions
Now Is a Good Time to Begin
Now Is a Good Time to Begin
If you’re noticing early signs of puberty and quietly wondering whether it’s time to start this conversation – that’s your cue.
Preparation is what helps children feel ready.
Not the other way around.
You can begin calmly.
You can begin with a plan.
You can begin together.
Start before the first period arrives – so when it does, it feels familiar, not frightening.
$57 USD | $79 AUD | $79 CAD | £42 GBP | €48 EURO
SECURE CHECKOUT | ONE TIME PAYMENT | 30 DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE