This workshop will make your Daughter Period Ready

This fun workshop will prepare your daughter to manage her periods on her own and inculcate body positivity to boost her self confidence.

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A Sneak Peek of the workshop

What do the participants get?

One hour workshop covering all topics related to periods
+
Physical copy of Menstrupedia Comic
88 pages, MRP: ₹395

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One hour workshop covering all topics related to periods
+
Physical copy of Menstrupedia Comic
88 pages, MRP: ₹395

Read first chapter

Supplementary resources for parents and daughters
Certificate of participation
Further assistance (if needed) after the workshop (on Whatsapp)

Topics covered

Physical and emotional changes while growing up
Nutrition
Menstrual cycle and the physiology of menstruation
Tracking the menstrual cycle
Hygiene and taking care during periods
Myth-busting and Q&A

Know your educator

Aakanksha Choudhary

She has mentored three enthusiastic and bright 14-year-olds in building a prototype of an application on menstruation.She has also guided her co-fellows in holding talks about menstruation in their respective communities. She believes that inequity in any form is a major hindrance to society’s growth and hence believes in putting utmost effort into bridging the gap across genders and communities.

Aakanksha is a Teach For India Fellow (Cohort 2020) with a bachelor's degree in Technology (Computer Science & Engineering). She decided to make the switch from being an Application Developer for 5.7 years at IBM to the Development sector because she believes teaching children is a sure-fire way to hone the future leaders of our country. She was also a part of the Menstrupedia Fellowship Batch in the year 2020 and has been a period educator since. She has educated 140 children across grades 8 & 9 and facilitated learning circles around topics like puberty and menstruation, she also strives to teach values and mandatory lessons from English & Social Science textbooks to them.

She is also an ardent Toastmaster for the past 3 years, held various leadership positions, and won contests across divisions and districts. She believes in the philosophy of Integrative thinking and that the best solutions can resolve a multitude of problems rather than just one. Her upcoming projects include a podcast based on Menstruation and its various aspects which are expected to be released soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is for parents and girls between the age of 8-14 years to learn about physical and emotional changes during puberty.

What is the duration of the workshop?

The duration of the session is 1 hour. After the session, 1 hour is allocated to answering your questions and doubts. We will ensure that all your questions are answered.

Does the registration fee include me and my daughter?

Yes, the registration fee, Rs. 249, includes you and your daughter both. We also encourage you to bring all your family members to the workshop, with NO additional fee charged.

Is my daughter old enough to attend this workshop on periods?

This workshop has been attended by girls between the age 8-14 years. It is best to attend this workshop before your daughter gets her first period so that she is better prepared and can manage her periods.

I'm busy with my work that day, can my daughter attend the workshop alone?

She can attend this workshop alone, but we recommend you to attend this workshop with your daughter as it will help you in getting any of your doubts answered. We have this workshop every month so you can provide us your email id and we will update you about the dates of the next workshop.

Can I attend this workshop without my daughter?

You can attend this workshop without your daughter, however, we recommend that you attend this workshop with her present. This would enable her to get her questions answered by an experienced educator. It will also make having conversations about growing up more comfortable for you and your daughter.

We are not from India, can we still join the workshop?

You can attend the workshop from anywhere around the world. The session takes place in English language and from 3-5 PM (IST), so you would have to match your timings accordingly.

What additional benefits would I get from the Master Class?

Apart from a Certificate, you would be provided with the supplementary resources for parents and daughters and a physical copy of the Menstrupedia comic.

Are there any prerequisites for attending this workshop?

There are no prerequisites. You can keep a pen and paper to note down your questions which you can ask during the Q & A session.

How do I join the class?

Once you register and pay the amount, we would contact you through mail. You would be constantly updated at each process. The class takes place on the video conferencing application Zoom meeting and WhatsApp is also used for notifying the participants.

Can I get the recording of this workshop?

We are unable to send out recordings of the meeting due to privacy of participants. The length of the recording is usually more than an hour, making it difficult to share.

Do I need to read Menstrupedia Comic before attending this workshop?

It is not compulsory to read Menstrupedia comic before attending the workshop. Menstrupedia comic will help her to carry the knowledge with herself. She can refer to it anytime and it will always help your daughter to manage her periods.