First Moon Circle

Is your daughter approaching puberty, and you're wondering how to guide her through this transition with confidence, care and connection?

Give your child a positive and empowered start to puberty and menstruation by bringing them to a special First Moon Circle experience.

Our next First Moon Circle on 25th May is designed for girls aged 9-12 and their mothers or trusted female guardians to gather to learn and celebrate the changes that puberty brings. An empowering, fun, sacred and inclusive circle that goes beyond schools basic, limited period education and focuses instead on cycle self-care and self-love so children feel prepared, informed, confident and supported to experience puberty and their first periods.

Whether you have been putting off 'the talk' & feeling unsure of what to say or the conversations are already happening at home & your child has already had their first period, this workshop is for you. You'll leave with inspiration, confidence and practical tools to continue the conversation and home.

• Learn about the menstrual cycle in a way that is holistic, positive and practical
• Engage in period product play so your daughter feels confident and prepared
• Connect through storytelling, activities & meaningful conversations
• Mothers / Carers heal your own experience of menarche and gain tools to support your child with love and wisdom
• Join a circle of like-minded mothers who share your desire to educate and empower

What's Involved in a First Moon Circle?

This is a 3.5 hour interactive circle and workshop. After an initial welcome circle and settling in, this workshop is divided into two parts: Part 1 the girls and mothers separate and then come back together for Part 2.

Part 1:

Girls only education:

• Your body parts - Learn what your body parts are called and where to find them
• Periods- What happens & how the body changes during puberty
• Period Products - Explore the range of period products available and learn how they work

For the Mothers / Guardians:

• Reflect on your own menarche [first period] experience
• Enjoy moments of connection and reflection in nature

Part 2:

• Menstrual cycle 101- Discover the inner seasons of the menstrual cycle
• Chart your cycle- Learn about menstrual cycle awareness and tracking
• Bracelet making activity

What's Included?

Topics covered include:

What puberty and a period is and what happens

What is healthy and normal & when / how to ask for help

How to choose and use different menstrual products

What the menstrual cycle is vs a period and how to navigate changing moods, energies, capacities, strengths and vulnerabilities in each phase

Menstrual cycle self-care ideas

Mother / Carer - Child bonding to support your relationship and period positivity at home

Each child will receive:

• A guidebook written for children full of wisdom and knowledge to return to again and again
• 'Moon kit' [combination of period products and self-care items]

Why First Moon Circles are important

• Gift confidence, knowledge, preparedness, support, empowerment and change the trajectory of the girls lives
• Allow parents to break the cycle for their child by encouraging period positive households, friendships and communities
• Help them learn how to unlock the magic of their cycle, connect to their intuition, body wisdom and sovereignity
• Help them celebrate, honour and adore their bodies, not feel shame leading to better health outcomes later in life including better birth experiences and the menopause
• Understand what's normal and what's not so they can seek help
• Bonding with parents / carers by opening communication and normalising menstruation, puberty and expresssing needs

About Your Facilitators

Carrie

Carrie is a mother of two young boys and a Registered Midwife. She works part time at a busy maternity unit alongside her private holistic midwifery offering. In 2024 she qualified as a First Moon Circle Facilitator.

Sofia

Sofia is a mother of two young girls and a qualified Teacher. She currently runs gorgeous women's circles for mothers in Hertfordshire.