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 āMedia Mindset: Healthy Digital Habitsā 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, āParenting in the...
3 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Happy New Moon, The most common questions I get from parents are: āWhen should I talk to my daughter about puberty?ā and āWhen should I talk to her about the birds and the bees?ā Iām 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. Iāve been a puberty educator for two decades, and in the past, parents often asked if third grade was too young. These days, I...
4 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 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 itās worth supporting them with the tools they need before everything shifts. Iām 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...
5 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 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. Thereās something I keep noticing lately, in my students, in my daughter, and honestlyā¦ 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!"...
5 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Happy Spring Equinox! My daughter turned 15 yesterday.And surprisinglyā¦the hardest part wasnāt 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 parentānot because theyāre āwrong,ā but because they raise bigger questions. Just last week, after my talk at Burkes School (āGirl Power: Building Body Resilienceā), a mom asked me: āHow do you balance letting girls wear what they...
6 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Happy Full Moon! This full moon has me reflecting on how powerful it feels to gather ā in our treehouse classroom, school libraries, and cozy yoga studios ā to talk about the things that truly matter. Last week, I had the honor of leading āMedia Mindset: Parenting in the Digital Ageā in Argonne Elementary's cozy library. There is something so reassuring about a room full of parents leaning in, asking thoughtful questions, and realizing weāre not alone in navigating this digital world. If...
6 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Iām 51 today. For over two decades, Iāve taught kids about puberty. Whenever we talk about periods, they always ask: āWhen does it end?ā I tell them the average age of menopause is 51. That number used to feel so far away. And nowā¦ here it is. My period hasnāt stopped. But perimenopause has absolutely begun. Like so many people, Iāve struggled to get real guidance. Iāve seen more than ten doctors. Iāve spent thousands of dollars. Iāve paid $350 out of pocket for appointments that finally made...
7 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Girl Power Science News Happy Full Moon from Girl Power Science š I have some great news to balance out all of the nauseating news out there. Our āPerimenopause Powerā parent education event at Lick-Wilmerding High School was a huge success! I had the honor of being part of an incredible panel of experts. What made it extra special is that weāre all moms who originally met years ago at The Hamlin School for Girls, when I taught their daughters back in the day. Our powerhouse panel included:āØ...
7 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Girl Power Science News Big newsāfrom my hormones š« After years of research, learning, and listening to my body, I officially started full-dose hormone replacement therapy yesterday. Iām using an estradiol patch that looks like a small, round, clear sticker. On day 14 of my cycle, Iāll begin taking progesterone pills. Yesterday, I experienced some side effectsānausea and a headache. At first, I thought the nausea was just a reaction to reading the news, but it quickly became clear it was more...
8 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read