What if the way we talk about periods shapes how our daughters feel about themselves for the rest of their lives?

For generations, menstruation was treated as awkward, embarrassing, or simply ignored. In this conversation, Kylie sits down with holistic educator and author Kate Andrews to explore how honest conversations about puberty, periods and changing bodies can help girls grow up feeling informed, empowered and connected to themselves.

They discuss why period education matters, how parents can become a trusted source of information, and the powerful role of community in helping young people navigate life's biggest transitions.

KEY POINTS:
• Why period education is about far more than biology
• The lifelong impact of shame and secrecy around menstruation
• Helping girls understand the emotional and physical changes of puberty
• Why parents need to become the trusted source before children look elsewhere
• The importance of rites of passage and community support
• How honest conversations strengthen relationships with our kids

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:
"We should be made to feel empowered by our periods, not taught to ignore them."

RESOURCES:
Body Wise: A Puberty and Period Guidebook by Kate Andrews
Wild Creative Australia
Untangled by Lisa Damour
A Girl's Guide to Puberty by Michelle Mitchell
Pippin Girl - fantastic period-related resources for girls, created by Emma Tabacaru 

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:
Start age-appropriate conversations about puberty earlier than you think you need to.
Speak openly and honestly about body changes and emotions.
Create opportunities for your child to ask awkward questions without embarrassment.
Help your child build a trusted circle of adults beyond just mum and dad.
Remind your children that change is normal and they don't have to navigate it alone.

What if the way we talk about periods shapes how our daughters feel about themselves for the rest of their lives?
For generations, menstruation was treated as awkward, embarrassing, or simply ignored. In this conversation, Kylie sits down with holistic educator and author Kate Andrews to explore how honest conversations about puberty, periods and changing bodies can help girls grow up feeling informed, empowered and connected to themselves.
They discuss why period education matters, how parents can become a trusted source of information, and the powerful role of community in helping young people navigate life's biggest transitions.
KEY POINTS: &bull; Why period education is about far more than biology &bull; The lifelong impact of shame and secrecy around menstruation &bull; Helping girls understand the emotional and physical changes of puberty &bull; Why parents need to become the trusted source before children look elsewhere &bull; The importance of rites of passage and community support &bull; How honest conversations strengthen relationships with our kids
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE: "We should be made to feel empowered by our periods, not taught to ignore them."
RESOURCES:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.wildcreativeaustralia.com/product/bodywise-book">Body Wise: A Puberty and Period Guidebook</a> by Kate Andrews</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wildcreativeaustralia.com/">Wild Creative Australia</a></li>
<li><a href="https://drlisadamour.com/books/untangled/">Untangled</a> by Lisa Damour</li>
<li><a href="https://michellemitchell.org/girls-guide-to-puberty">A Girl's Guide to Puberty</a> by Michelle Mitchell</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pippingirl.com.au/">Pippin Girl </a>- fantastic period-related resources for girls, created by Emma Tabacaru&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Start age-appropriate conversations about puberty earlier than you think you need to.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Speak openly and honestly about body changes and emotions.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Create opportunities for your child to ask awkward questions without embarrassment.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Help your child build a trusted circle of adults beyond just mum and dad.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Remind your children that change is normal and they don't have to navigate it alone.</li>
</ol>

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 Teaching Kids About Periods [with Kate Andrews from Wild Creative  Australia]

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