I Hated Talking About Periods. I'm So Glad My Kids Are Different.

Things have changed! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jan. 4, 2024 WE LOVE TO HEAR THIS [I Hated Talking About Periods. I'm So Glad My Kids Are Different.]( Tell me if this sounds familiar: “When I got my first period, on Valentine’s Day in 7th grade in 1997, I couldn’t tell anyone about it,” writes Meg St-Esprit. “I struggled to even get words like ‘pad’ and ‘blood’ out of my mouth when talking to anybody but my mom. She prepared me for it well and encouraged open conversations, but the broader message from society made me feel more like a witch in Salem than a girl experiencing a normal event.” Now she’s got kids, though, and she’s delighted to report that everything has changed. It’s a lovely piece, and really nice to see. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest Kentaroo Tryman/Getty Images PRO POINTERS FTW [10 Simple Things You Can Say To Your Teen To Make Them Feel Loved]( No cash required! [Read More.]( GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES [Tweens Are Invading Sephora & Adults Are Totally Fed Up]( Aren’t these kids supposed to be at Limited Too and Claire’s? [Read More.]( A NEW ERA [Baby Name Consultant Reveals The Middle Name That’s The Modern Equivalent Of “Marie”]( The middle names *everyone* had in the ‘80s and ‘90s are out. [Read More.]( Featured SolStock/Getty Images BRRR-ING IT ON [How To Throw An Outdoor Winter Birthday Party For Kids That’s Not A Frigid Disaster]( If you’re planning a birthday for some time in the next three months: I’m so sorry. But we’re here to help! “Unless it’s pouring rain or there’s a blizzard, an outdoor birthday party is the way to go. Here are some ideas and tips to help you successfully pull it off,” writes Candace Nagy. Good luck! [Read More ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [The Fine Art Of Hard Launching A Baby]( ⮕ [Most Parents Want To Make The Same Big Change In 2024]( ⮕ [What To Know About Keeping Children Safe — And Warm — In The Car During The Winter]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2024 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.