I remember being completely unprepared for my period when my cycle started. I didn’t know how often to expect it (no period trackers), didn’t have the period supplies I needed, and I definitely wasn’t prepared for the emotional part. None of the science education I’d had up to that point accurately addressed the menstrual cycle,…
Tag: tweens
Best Halloween Costumes for Tweens
If you want the tl;dr of the best Halloween costumes for tweens, head over to My Halloween Shop on Amazon to pick out a costume quickly. Otherwise, keep reading for more on the best costumes, and hacks for helping your kid figure out what they want to be! Trying to find a Halloween costume for…
Best Period Panties for Girls
When I got my first period, I was presented with one hygiene option: pads. Now, from the best period underwear for girls to menstrual cups, girls have choices. That makes me happy because let me tell you, I wish period panties existed when I was a girl. It would have taken away a lot of…
Why Know Your Dose is Important for Kids and Parents
This post is brought to you by Know Your Dose and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. A few months ago I read an article about a preteen who accidentally overdosed on an over the counter medicine and the harm it did to her health. While I knew it was possible, it had never…
Surprise Your Daughter For Her Birthday or Anytime
If you ask any mom what her favorite part of parenting is, it’s likely that her answer (after the kisses and snuggles) is planning a surprise for her little one. Want to surprise your daughter on her birthday? Or maybe you just want to celebrate her on a random day just because. Either way, you’re in…