Mother-Daughter Bundle with Pearl and Thistle

Mother-Daughter Prep Package: Puberty and Perimenopause

Learn with our partner organization: Pearl & Thistle

Puberty and Perimenopause are like mirror transitions. Why not invest in education for BOTH of you? Save time and money with this Mother-Daughter education bundle of CYCLE PREP (for her!) and PERIMENOPAUSE PREP (for you!)

CYCLE PREP: First Period Course for Girls
*The TOP-selling nationally-acclaimed program!*
Be prepared for the start of her first period, together! With CYCLE PREP, helping her feel more confidence and less anxious is as easy as pressing "play." Through this shared experience, parents + daughters can build a strong foundation of understanding, positivity, & communication for all the changes ahead!

Includes videos, family workbook, & more!
BEST for AGES 9-12

PERIMENOPAUSE PREP: Navigating NFP with Shifting Fertility

WOMEN aged 35+

This online course is designed specifically for Catholic women, seeking some guidance through the perimenopause transition with NFP. Join certified NFP instructor, Christina Valenzuela, as you learn all about the different stages of the perimenopause transition, how NFP protocols may (or may not!) change, and reflect on the beauty & challenges of this transition through the lens of faith.

Meet the instructor

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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**This course is not included in the MyCatholicDoctor Academy membership subscription.

Two courses, one for each of you

Bundle two of Pearl & Thistle’s most popular courses and save! Snag “CYCLE PREP: First Period Course” for her, and “PERIMENOPAUSE PREP” for you!