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Period Resources for Parents and Educators

A curated guide to the best information on menstrual health to guide kids and students. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for more.

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Menstruation 101 | Talking to Children & Teens about Periods | LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

Menstruation 101

Getting your period: What is a ‘normal’ menstrual cycle for teens and preteens?

Source: The University of Chicago Medicine

Menstrual Cycles

Source: Cleveland Clinic

Menstruation

Planned Parenthood offers a plethora of educational resources about menstrual cycles on their website. This specific link provides a general overview about menstruation.

Source: Planned Parenthood

Menstruation and Menstrual Problems

Source: National Institute for Child Health and Development

Talking to Children & Teens about Periods

Empowering Parents: Teaching Children of All Genders About Periods and Menstrual Management

This article aids parents and guardians teaching their children about menstruation. GHGP emphasized the salience of open dialogues with adolescents and encourages parents to educate themselves about menstrual management and period stigma.

Source: Girls Helping Girls Period

Talking to Your Child About Periods

Source: Nemours Children’s Health

How to Be an Effective Ally to People with Periods

Source: Girls Helping Girls Period

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

An Inclusive Guide to Puberty and Periods

This blog post was written by Julia Diddy and advised by Dr. Paria Hassouri from the Pediatric and Adolescent Gender Wellness Clinic at Cedars-Sinai. In this article, Diddy explores some frequently asked questions from parents and educators about how to support menstruators of all genders.

Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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