As parents, we want to gently guide our daughters through important moments like getting their first period. While you can absolutely make your own first period kit, purchasing a pre-made one can be a great way to celebrate this occasion. A ready-to-go kit shows your tween that you care and want to remove any anxiety …
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If I’ve learned nothing else in life, it’s always to have one of my (many) period pouches packed and ready. Whether I’m traveling the world or sticking close to home, if Aunt Flo decides to tag along, I’m prepared. My very first period kit was actually a pencil box. I stuffed two jumbo pads in …
I’d only been menstruating for a few years when I realized my period lasted longer than usual, not just for me, but just in general. Instead of bleeding for 2 – 7 days, I was bleeding for 7 – 12 days. As an adult, it’s a nightmare. As a teenager, it was torture! Because my …
I was in my early twenties, sneaking away from work at lunch to sleep in my car when I finally decided to find the answer to the question I’d been asking myself a lot, “why do I have no energy all of a sudden?” It started with some yawning during the day, and then it …
I’ve really needed some affirmations for body image lately. It’s been several years since my last child, and as soon as I started getting used to my postpartum body, my 40+-year-old body started throwing me curveballs. Like a lot of moms, I frequently put the needs of my family before my own. I’m constantly juggling …