Catholic Mom's Guide to First Period Prep

Learn with our partner organization: Pearl & Thistle

With this quick and easy download, Catholic parents can prepare OURSELVES for the start of our daughter's first period by:

➡️ learning the sequential signs of puberty for girls,

➡️ gleaning wisdom from both scientists AND Church leaders

➡️ thinking through education in age-appropriate stages

➡️ and grounding ourselves in the GOODNESS of our own bodies.

This would be great for you if:

She's getting towards puberty age and you're wondering whether your daughter is ready to learn about periods (and what you might want to say to her!)
She's still young, you already know you've got some time before puberty hits, but want to feel ready-to-go when it's time!
You're not even necessarily thinking about talking to your own daughter, but you're wondering how period prep could be better, especially for Catholics who believe in the goodness of our bodies!

Sections include:

Learning the Signs and Timeline of Puberty for Girls
Tips for Decreasing Anxiety through Preparation and Affirmation
Pacing Puberty Education through Teaching Her the Stages of Body Literacy
Beginning with Affirming the Goodness of YOUR body and your role as Primary Educator, Mom!

...Including valuable guidance from both medical research AND the Pontifical Council for the Family!

Meet the author

Christina Valenzuela

Christina Valenzuela is the founder and director of Pearl & Thistle, an organization which offers a unique blend of science and theology to bring better body literacy to Catholics. Christina has been an instructor in the Boston Cross Check Method of NFP for over a decade. She holds an undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Theology from the University of Notre Dame as well as a Masters in Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. Pearl & Thistle’s signature course, “CYCLE PREP: First Period Course for Girls” was a finalist in the 2021 OSV Innovation Challenge and has been utilized in homes, schools, parishes, health clinics, and dioceses all around the world.

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Prepare for the start of your daughter's first period

For Catholic moms (and dads or other caregivers!) who want a faith- and science-based guide for better period prep.