How to Get Your Daughter Ready for School When She Has Periods
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Getting ready for a new school term isn’t just about ticking off the uniform checklist or stocking up the pencil case. If your daughter has started her periods, there’s a whole new level of preparation that can make her feel like the empowered young woman she’s becoming.
It’s all about equipping her with the confidence, comfort and chic essentials she needs to stride through those school gates feeling unstoppable—even on period days.
Keep the Conversation Real
Let’s start with the basics: talking about periods. Yes, it might feel a bit awkward at first, but this is one chat that can turn into an ongoing, empowering dialogue. Your daughter should know that her period is as natural as the sunrise and nothing to be shy about.
Let her know that she’s in good company—many girls at school are navigating the same waters. By keeping the conversation open and positive, you’re helping her embrace this new chapter with confidence.
Equip Her with a Period Kit
What’s better than being prepared? Being stylishly prepared. Help your daughter put together a period kit that’s as practical as it is empowering. Our pre-prepared personal period bag has:
- x1 Pack of 7 FabLittleBags: Your discreet disposal solution with a handy carry case for those on-the-go moments.
- Emergency Natracare Organic Cotton Tampon and Pad: Chlorine-free, perfume-free, pesticide-free, with a plant-based core and organic cotton top sheet, ensuring both comfort and care.
Personalise your bag with your preferred period products for ultimate convenience, an extra pair of knickers (for those leaking moments), pain relief, wipes and hand sanitiser.
Know the School’s Resources
Knowledge is power and knowing what’s available at school can give your daughter that extra layer of confidence. Are there spare pads or tampons in the school office? Is there a private, clean space for her to change, especially after P.E.?
If the school’s facilities are lacking, it’s time to be a trailblazer and advocate for better resources. After all, periods shouldn’t be a barrier to her education or her comfort.
Help Her Track Her Cycle
Empower your daughter with the tools to track her cycle so she’s never caught off guard. Whether she prefers a sleek app, like Flo Health, Clue, Eve or a classic calendar, knowing when her period is due can help her stay ahead of the game.
It’s all about giving her the power to plan and prepare, ensuring she’s ready for anything school life throws her way.
Make Periods a Normal Conversation
Let’s normalise the talk about periods—no whispers, no shame. Encourage your daughter to speak up when she needs to, whether it’s asking for a loo break during class, borrowing a pad from a friend or giving a friend her spare supplies from her personal period bag.
The more openly we talk about periods, the more we break down the stigma that has surrounded them for too long.
Boost Her Confidence
Remind your daughter that her period is just a small part of who she is—it doesn’t define her or limit what she can achieve. Whether she’s acing a test, playing her favourite sport, or just enjoying time with friends, she’s got this. With the right prep and your unwavering support, she can handle anything with grace and confidence.
Lead by Example
If you’ve been there, share your own stories. Let her know that you’ve faced the same challenges and come out stronger. By being open and positive about your own experiences, you’re teaching her to approach her period with the same confidence and ease.
Final Thoughts
The back-to-school season is an exciting time and with a little extra preparation, your daughter can step into it feeling empowered and ready to shine.
Periods are just a part of the journey and with you and FabLittleBag by her side, she’ll handle them with the same style and confidence that she brings to everything else she does. Here’s to a school year full of empowerment, strength and absolutely zero period panic!