Welcoming puberty

As my children move from childhood into young adulthood, I'm reminded of how these transitions felt so heavy when I was a teen. Puberty, menstruation, the slow unstoppable motion from childhood into adulthood.

And I wasn't sure where to go for good, solid, no frills information.

I hear similar stories from my friends, many of whom felt their parents didn't adequately prepare them for the day-to-day reality of puberty, except perhaps to buy them a box of pads. We all wanted to know that puberty–in its plethora of physical and emotional changes–was normal. That we were normal.

Today, as parents or other care-givers, we want to do more. We want to provide our kids with resources that will help them develop a positive, healthy relationship with their changing bodies. With that in mind, I'm delighted to announce the LüSa Organics New Moon Collection, a welcome kit to the transition into puberty.

The New Moon Collection is a healthy, relaxed introduction to hormones, puberty, and the normal changes our bodies go through when menstruation begins. This delightful gift can open the door to meaningful conversations, or simply serve as a quiet way to acknowledge this important transition toward adulthood. The collection contains several products that help support a healthy, happy menstrual cycle, plus a down-to-earth guide to taking care of your body naturally–during your cycle and all month long. The included 26 page New Moon Booklet includes common sense health tips, tools to manage discomfort during your cycle, and a couple of easy to make DIY recipes.

All menstruating teens are welcome here! With this in mind, inclusive language is used throughout. Discreetly (and sustainably) packaged; it makes a thoughtful gift. Reserve one for your teen or preteen here.

Did you feel adequately prepared for puberty? What message or information would you like to offer your own preteen or teen that you didn't experience during your own youth?