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 rarely get that question.

One of the gifts of starting these conversations younger is that children are often still naturally curious, open-hearted, and free from shame. It becomes much easier to frame puberty as something empowering and healthy before misinformation and social pressures begin to shape the narrative.

With easier access to social media and pornography—not to mention alarming statistics about child sexual abuse—it’s become clear that we need to arm our daughters with empowering information about their changing bodies and human sexuality early.

We have to reframe our mindset from thinking about teaching this content as a loss of innocence and instead realize that we are preserving their innocence. Children are much more likely to trust their gut and speak up when they have the knowledge that builds confidence.

Parents sometimes say their child doesn’t want to talk to them about this stuff, and I tell them it’s not personal. The pubertal brain remodel creates this distance from you by design. That’s where my daughter and I come in. It takes a village!

Our program design includes an anonymous curiosity box, plenty of peer-to-peer connection time, and parent education so you can take the positive momentum and deepen the conversations at home.

It’s encouraging to see this conversation gaining more mainstream attention as well. Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, authors of This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained, were recently on the Today Show underscoring the importance of early puberty education. I’ll link the episode at the end.

Messages like this remind me why I do this work:

“My daughter and I, along with five other mothers and daughters we know, had the most wonderful time at Ms. Ray's CuriosiTea workshop. Our girls are 3rd graders, a mix of 8 and 9 years old, and I feel like we are now so prepared to face puberty with confidence and curiosity. Everything the kids are learning is supported by science, with a framework of empowerment and autonomy. Both kids and moms felt encouraged to ask questions and were met with enthusiasm and great insight from Ms. Ray. This workshop was worth every penny and then some.

You also can't beat the location. Not only is Ms. Ray's treehouse itself a breathtaking, almost magical-feeling location, but the neighborhood is awesome, too! I grabbed lunch with my daughter before the workshop, and then during the kids-only section, the moms and I took a long walk in the nearby canyon and grabbed coffee before coming back for the mom/daughter tea party and learning session. Our girls were all so proud to show off their crafts and what they'd learned, and I feel like all the moms learned something, too. It was also a fantastic bonding experience and made our community feel stronger, safer, and more loving for both us and our girls.

Ms. Ray does period workshops for dads, too! Whatever your need, she is an amazing resource and followed up with us afterward with even more helpful resources. This is a 10/10 experience, and I've recommended it to every mom I know.”

- Rachel A. from San Mateo

Late Spring Calendar at a Glance:

• May 20 - Virtual Girl & Grown-up "Period Power"
• June 6 - "Media Mindset - Healthy Digital Habits"

Feel free to email me at here if you have any questions.

With gratitude,

Konika

🩸Virtual Girl & Grown-up Period Power​

Wednesday, May 20 | 5 - 5:45 pm PST

Imagine a world where every child with a uterus felt strong, confident, and proud of their body’s inner superpowers.

In this “girl & grown-up” workshop, author Konika Wong reads One in a Million – A First Book About Periods and guides families through a fun, age-appropriate introduction to ovulation, menstruation, and all the amazing inventions we use to care for our bodies.

Through colorful visuals, interactive demos, and a hands-on science experiment, we’ll celebrate the power of our cycles together. The session will culminate with plenty of time for questions. Perfect for curious kids (ages 7+) and the grownups who love them. All genders welcome.

Investment: $40 (on sale; regularly $55)

Here's a recent 5-star Yelp review:

“Konika's Period Power workshop was absolutely fantastic — for my daughter and for me! It sparked such meaningful conversations at home and gave us real language to talk about important changes she's going through.

What really stood out was how incredibly prepared and organized everything was. You could tell that Konika (and her daughter!) put enormous thought and care into every detail — from the snacks and cushions, to the visuals, the hands-on experiments, the community agreements, and the way the whole session was sequenced. Walking into a space where someone has thought of everything is such a gift. It allowed everyone to relax and be fully present.

I've already told multiple people about this workshop and appreciate the follow-up and carefully curated resources that Konika sends along afterward — highly, highly recommend!”

-Meredith S. from San Francisco

Register for Virtual Period Power

📱 Media Mindset: Healthy Digital Habits​

Saturday, June 6 | 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Summer is around the corner and we all know what that means - more screen time!

This in-person workshop is just for the kids and it includes a parent education session.

Through interactive activities and guided discussion, this workshop covers how to:
• Navigate technology with awareness
• Respond to uncomfortable situations
• Build healthy screen habits​
• Make thoughtful decisions online

We’ll also create mindful glitter jars—a tangible tool to help kids tune into their bodies and regulate screen use.

Learn more about "Media Mindset"

Only 4 spots remain in our summer camps:

• July 13–17: Glow Up! — 1 spot left
• July 20–24: You Grow Girl! — Sold out​
• August 10–14: STEMinista — 3 spots left

Learn more about our summer camps

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Today Show:[ LINK]

I was a guest on their podcast speaking about the importance of early body literacy education: "This is So Awkward" podcast episode: [LINK]

I was a guest on this podcast speaking about the parallels of perimenopause and puberty: Belong Wellness podcast [LINK]