09/14/2026
Did your parents or family prepare you for your first period?
Here’s some helpful tips to start the conversation:
1. Talk about periods early.
2. Explain that periods are normal and healthy.
3. Use simple language and explain her body parts to her on the level that she can understand.
4. Use books and visuals to help her with managing her period currently or in the future.
5. Tell them about your period experience. If it was bad, tell them how you want better for them if it’s normal and fine and tell them how it’s easy for you to manage.
6. Celebrate her first period!
7. Be easy on yourself. You might not know all the answers, but you’re doing your best to prepare her for her future.