A First Moon Circle is a celebratory ceremony for young girls aged 9-12 years old who are approaching menarche (their first period).
Overview
Give your child a positive & empowered start to puberty and menstruation by bringing them to their once-in-a-lifetime special First Moon Circle experience. Our next First Moon Circle on Saturday 21st March, is for girls and their mothers/female caregivers to gather to learn and celebrate the changes that puberty brings. These circles go way beyond school's 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.
This will be held at my beautiful home in Southbourne. Please note, the first part of the event is for the children to have their own special space to share and connect together (please refer to the agenda below). During this time, mothers/carers are most welcome to stay and relax in the lounge if you would feel more comfortable staying with your daughter. This circle is about creating a warm & supportive environment where everyone feels safe, reassured and at ease x
Topics covered include:
- What puberty and periods are and what to expect
- What is healthy and normal, and when and 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
- Mother-child blessing to support your relationship and period positivity at home
Each child will receive:
- A take-home gift bag featuring her own 'moon kit' (a combination of sanitary samples, and beautiful self-care items to remind her of this special day)
- A 22 page keepsake colour illustrated guidebook written for children full of the wisdom and knowledge to remember what she's learnt to come back to again and again
- Her own handmade beaded bracelet to remind her of the magic of her cycle and self-care
About Ellie
Ellie completed her First Moon Circle training in May 2025 with Charlotte Pointeaux, founder of First Moon Circles. Ellie has over 4 years expereince working with children, including working in a SEN setting. Ellie is passionate about providing menstrual education to young girls in a fun, empowering and positive way. Ellie has a DBS certificate and has undergone safeguarding training as part of her work.
A First Moon Circle is a celebratory ceremony for young girls aged 9-12 years old who are approaching menarche (their first period).
Overview
Give your child a positive & empowered start to puberty and menstruation by bringing them to their once-in-a-lifetime special First Moon Circle experience. Our next First Moon Circle on Saturday 21st March, is for girls and their mothers/female caregivers to gather to learn and celebrate the changes that puberty brings. These circles go way beyond school's 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.
This will be held at my beautiful home in Southbourne. Please note, the first part of the event is for the children to have their own special space to share and connect together (please refer to the agenda below). During this time, mothers/carers are most welcome to stay and relax in the lounge if you would feel more comfortable staying with your daughter. This circle is about creating a warm & supportive environment where everyone feels safe, reassured and at ease x
Topics covered include:
- What puberty and periods are and what to expect
- What is healthy and normal, and when and 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
- Mother-child blessing to support your relationship and period positivity at home
Each child will receive:
- A take-home gift bag featuring her own 'moon kit' (a combination of sanitary samples, and beautiful self-care items to remind her of this special day)
- A 22 page keepsake colour illustrated guidebook written for children full of the wisdom and knowledge to remember what she's learnt to come back to again and again
- Her own handmade beaded bracelet to remind her of the magic of her cycle and self-care
About Ellie
Ellie completed her First Moon Circle training in May 2025 with Charlotte Pointeaux, founder of First Moon Circles. Ellie has over 4 years expereince working with children, including working in a SEN setting. Ellie is passionate about providing menstrual education to young girls in a fun, empowering and positive way. Ellie has a DBS certificate and has undergone safeguarding training as part of her work.
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Highlights
- 3 hours
- In person
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Agenda
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Introduction (children only)
Once parents have said goodbye to their children, we will begin with introductions and softening into each other's presence with a fun ice-breaker game.
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Periods & Puberty (children only)
In our circle, we will discuss the physical changes which girls encounter during puberty, what's normal and what's not so normal. We'll talk about self care and how to handle the arrival of your period.
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Period Product Play with Q&A (children only)
The fun part! We'll also get hands on and playful with natural, healthy and organic sanitary items such as pads and liners, moon cups, tampons and period pants, helping girls get really comfortable with the products and relaxed about caring for themselves gently around their first moontime.