"You are a spiritual teacher: You have the ability to counsel others and help them awaken their spiritual gifts and Divine life mission."
It brings to mind today's conversation with mothers with older daughters; one had her first bleed recently and the other is yet to. It featured the observing of teen embarrassment and the steep learning curve. Much was said about the mother's awkwardness and lack of information to pass on, as it had been a lifetime ago for them when they first bled, and also having grown up in the era where parent input was minimal.
Even though I have yet to experience this part of parenthood, they sought for my advice in regards to teen celebrations.
Just off the top of my head, some gift ideas I've heard from people:
- Flowers
- Jewelry
- Cycle diary
- Special meals
- Hand-made something (I am making a blanket)
- Mother-daughter workshops/retreats
- Heat packs/hot water bottle
- Pads/Tampons/Cup
Of course, it is much encouraged to have ongoing body-positive conversations with your children from their first questions. Let them know when you are menstruating, and discuss products in commercials and the shopping center isles. Remove the layers of shame one by one.
For more information on teens and menstruation, check out A Mighty Girl's list of recommended readings.
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