U by Kotex offers Generation Know, hoping to motivate girls to “get in the know” #GenerationKnow

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Generation Know is the first generation of girls coming together to get the facts about their bodies and sharing that knowledge to empower others. Kotex’s Generation Know campaign seeks to motivate girls to take the pledge to “get in the know” with U by Kotex products, activating the pledge by passing along her awareness and Continue Reading …

Preparing Her For That First Period #KotexMom

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I’ve been sharing with you my journey relating to first periods, and talking about them, with my 7 year old for several months now (see previous #KotexMom posts).  This is my “final” official post, although I’m sure as the time for her period gets closer down the road, I’ll be sharing more once again. It’s Continue Reading …

Teach your daughter to keep track of her periods #KotexMom

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It's almost inevitable that your daughter will at some point start getting her period.  We as adults have a few ways to approach this, with facts and information and open dialogue, or an as-you-go approach.  If you hadn't noticed, I'm in the educate and and talk about things camp.  My daughter, at 7, is aware Continue Reading …

Tips to prepare for the chance of the “first” period starting at school #KotexMom

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School’s back in swing, kids are full on with schoolwork, homework, afterschool activities, etc.  They are busier than ever.  Given how busy schedules are, it’s a great time to also help your daughter prepare for the chance that her first period may happen when she’s at school. We’ve talked about what to expect a bit, Continue Reading …

We had “The Talk” today. The period talk. #kotexmom

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So my daughter has been eyeing a little pink cosmetic bag that arrived a few weeks ago that’s been in my closet.  She’s also been uber-inquisitive when I’ve had my period lately, noticing I’m in the bathroom more frequently, products more noticeable, etc.  As part of the Kotex Ambassador program, we received these little bags Continue Reading …

Pick Your Day: Take the plunge and start the conversation! #KotexMom

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Listen, as a mother of two girls, and having been a daughter to my mother for many years, picking the “day” is never going to be easy.  It probably won’t be comfortable.  Your tween won’t be any more comfortable than you are, but I promise you, once you do Pick Your Day and have The Continue Reading …

Talking with your girls about their period #KotexMom

I started getting my period when I was 10 years old. Fifth grade- in March, to be more exact. My parents were gone for the day- and remember, this was before the era of cell phones…they were at Power Squadron classes and who knew when they’d be home.  I was home with my brother B Continue Reading …