Cycle Prep: First Period for Girls Workshop
Cycle Prep is a nationally acclaimed first-period workshop developed by Pearl & Thistle and offered locally through Small Things Fertility’s Heidi Schaap. This engaging, age-appropriate experience is designed for parents and daughters to learn together what’s really happening in her body as she approaches her first menstrual cycle.
During this 90-minute interactive workshop, families will explore:
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Female anatomy
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Hormones through the “Story of the Kingdom” illustration
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Ovulation and cycle timing
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Period products and what to expect
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Normal cycle variations
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How to build a supportive “Culture of Care” at home
The workshop equips both girls and parents with clear science, shared language, and practical tools to talk about puberty with truth, dignity, and calm—helping the conversation continue long after the event.
Girls will leave with:
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A custom period-product kit
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A workbook and discussion guide for continued learning
Parents will receive:
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Guides for talking with your daughter’s doctor
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Resources to support ongoing conversations
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Additional tools for navigating puberty with confidence
For girls aged 9-11
Only one ticket per a family is needed.
