Target Age: Grades 4 - 5
Our "Something New About You" class is a 2-2.5 hour mom*-daughter program targeting girls in the 4th and 5th grades. In Something New, our goal is to initiate a discussion that will ease the transition into puberty, and also serve as a spring board for more discussions that you will continue throughout your daughter’s adolescence. (*Each girl must be accompanied by her mother or a mom-substitute).
Through very interactive activities and discussions, we present age-appropriate, medically accurate information about puberty including growth and development, nutrition, exercise, skin care, hygiene, and of course, menstruation and menstrual hygiene products. Girls may arrive feeling embarrassed and nervous, but they always leave laughing and empowered. This class does not cover sex or reproduction.
Target Age: Grades 6 - 7
As puberty hits full stride, girls have questions and uncertainties that may trigger self-doubt. Empower her with accurate knowledge and skills that will grow her confidence and give her powerful insight as she faces the challenges of middle school.
This mother-daughter program will address the later changes of puberty including normal and abnormal periods; boys' puberty; and human reproduction including some myth busting about sex and sexuality. Once we've covered the facts, we'll address the importance of self-respect, spend some time on body-image, and focus on how the media, and sometimes our peers, try to trick us into thinking we're never good enough. We'll finish up by helping girls make a plan for embracing and expressing their individuality in healthy ways.
TargetAge: Grades 7 - 8
The emergence of independence, social pressures, and budding romance signal the need for honest advice and attention to personal values. Give her the infomation and guidance she needs to navigate the milestones and challenges ahead.
This mother-daughter program will address emerging sexuality and help girls recognize the power of sexuality, and healthy ways to manage & appreciate it. Specifically, we will discuss changing relationships (with parents, peers and boys), dating, health and unhealthy relationships, personal boundaries, goals and decision making, and projecting positive self image. Because texting & social media become such a prominent part of teens' lives, we will also focus digital safety and protection of privacy through real-world advice.
Target Age: Grades 8 - 9
In our SCOOP retreats, girls in grades 8-9 (and their moms*) will be entertained, surprised and challenged as they discuss the scoop on life as a young teen girl. Using interactive discussions, visual aids and activities, girls will learn age appropriate, medically accurate information about sex and reproduction, but more importantly, they will engage in very frank discussions about sexuality and other “sex stuff” facing young teens today. Topics include parent-teen relationships, emerging sexuality, peer pressure, media influences, sexual behaviors among teens, healthy relationships, personal and family values, decision making, real girlpower and smart ways to use it.
Target Age: 14 - 18 (grades 9 - 12)
High school girls hear a lot about sex. And a lot of what they hear is wrong. We provide accurate information, assistance in thinking through decisions, coaching in communication, and frank answers to their many quesitons. Let her learn from a trusted, accurate, and health-focused source.
This girls-only series provides the opportunity to learn and to ask without embarrassment. It's complicated because the high school social scene is just that way. But one thing is for sure: girls need this information -- sometimes for themselves, sometimes to help a friend.
Target Age: Parents!
Don't worry Mom and Dad, we haven't left you out! We love getting together for “coffee talks” at local businesses, community organizations, schools or privately scheduled programs.
