Greetings from Konika and Kya at Girl Power Science! Happy New Moon! Hope your school year is off to a smooth start. This newsletter includes a fun game to play with your daughter called “Bra-vo!” Because breast buds can begin developing in children as young as 6, this game might be relevant sooner than you think. We had a request for a camp on Veterans Day, so we added The Confidence Code: Social-Emotional Tools to Tap Into Your Girl Power on Wednesday, November 11, from 9 am–3 pm. The full...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Happy Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse! 🌕✨ Did you miss me? I fully immersed myself in the joy of running an amazing four weeks of Girl Power Science summer camp. On the very last day of camp, my body decided it had had enough. I suddenly felt a sharp, excruciating abdominal pain and ended up in the hospital. I don’t know what was scarier, the actual pain or the fact that I had no health insurance due to a computer system error. 😳 Those of you who follow me on Instagram, @girlpowerscience, know all...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Happy Blue Micromoon, Summer is almost here, and this can be the perfect time to fit in those important conversations that help your daughter feel safe, informed, and supported. We still have plenty of space in our upcoming “Media Mindset: Healthy Digital Habits” workshop on June 6. If your daughter would benefit from a small group, supportive, discussion-based environment, this is a wonderful opportunity. Registration also includes access to my most popular parent workshop, “Parenting in the...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Happy New Moon, The most common questions I get from parents are: “When should I talk to my daughter about puberty?” and “When should I talk to her about the birds and the bees?” I’m seeing more and more second and third graders at our workshops, which makes sense because the average age for the onset of puberty in girls is 8, and some girls begin as early as age 6. I’ve been a puberty educator for two decades, and in the past, parents often asked if third grade was too young. These days, I...
5 months ago • 4 min read
Happy New Moon, My inbox has been full this week with so many amazing moms asking for workshops before everyone heads off on summer adventures. I hear you. This time of year is a big transition for our daughters (and for us), and it’s worth supporting them with the tools they need before everything shifts. I’m offering the four topics moms are requesting the most and a bundle deal (save $50) when you register for both kids workshops. Feel free to email me at here if you have any questions. Go...
6 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Pink Full Moon, Our popular Girl & Grown-Up "Period Power" workshop is back on April 25th as well as our virtual "Pause Power" workshop on April 22nd. There’s something I keep noticing lately, in my students, in my daughter, and honestly… in myself too. Sleep deprivation. Our body literacy classes always begin with a check-in and a chance for students to draw a picture of their "inner weather report" in their journal. One of my students said they noticed a pattern. "I am always tired!"...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Happy Spring Equinox! My daughter turned 15 yesterday.And surprisingly…the hardest part wasn’t the cake, the guest list, or even the emotions. It was her wishlist. Think: itsy bitsy teeny weeny crop tops and micro skirts. The kind of clothes that make you pause as a parent—not because they’re “wrong,” but because they raise bigger questions. Just last week, after my talk at Burkes School (“Girl Power: Building Body Resilience”), a mom asked me: “How do you balance letting girls wear what they...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Happy Full Moon! This full moon has me reflecting on how powerful it feels to gather — in our treehouse classroom, school libraries, and cozy yoga studios — to talk about the things that truly matter. Last week, I had the honor of leading “Media Mindset: Parenting in the Digital Age” in Argonne Elementary's cozy library. There is something so reassuring about a room full of parents leaning in, asking thoughtful questions, and realizing we’re not alone in navigating this digital world. If...
8 months ago • 2 min read
I’m 51 today. For over two decades, I’ve taught kids about puberty. Whenever we talk about periods, they always ask: “When does it end?” I tell them the average age of menopause is 51. That number used to feel so far away. And now… here it is. My period hasn’t stopped. But perimenopause has absolutely begun. Like so many people, I’ve struggled to get real guidance. I’ve seen more than ten doctors. I’ve spent thousands of dollars. I’ve paid $350 out of pocket for appointments that finally made...
8 months ago • 2 min read