Puberty

I still remember the day my daughter asked me, “Mum, when will I get my period?” My heart skipped a beat, not because I wasn’t prepared, but because I realised how different I wanted her experience to be from mine. When I got my first period at 13, I was terrified, overwhelmed and felt a…

For many mothers, the thought of their daughter’s first period brings mixed emotions: anticipation, excitement, protectiveness, and sometimes worry about what lies ahead. However, how we introduce our daughters to menstruation can do far more than simply prepare them for bleeding days. It can shape their mental wellbeing, body confidence, and even long-term health. Menstruation…