Moms and Daughters
'Girl Talk' is a place for moms and their daughters to come together and chat about stuff like menstruation; dating and how to be safe; and have questions about sexuality answered. Moms and their daughters get to choose where and when to meet, who will be there and what to discuss. Everyone learns and has fun too! Contact the Education Department at (509)662-2013
Possible Topics
Puberty:
Physical/biological changes
Anatomy and reproductive system
Emotions and hormones
Menstrual cycle
Menstrual products and hygiene
Body Image:
Self-Esteem/self-respect/confidence
Media and its influence
Genetics and body type
Eating disorders
Life Skills:
Decision-making
Communication/assertiveness/listening
Relationships/peer pressure
Negotiation skills
Defining values
Other topics as requested
The goal of the Mother/Daughter program is empower women of all ages.
Program Objectives:
To increase knowledge of both mothers and daughters about sexuality
To increase availability of medically accurate sexuality information/resources for parents and adolescents
To provide Spanish speaking people with resources in their primary language
To debunk fears and myths about menstruation and puberty
To share positive feelings about puberty, menstruation and gender
To encourage healthy body image
To discuss peer pressure and media influences
To discuss safety issues, changing relationships and setting healthy limits
To facilitate discussion of family and cultural values
To develop decision–making skills
To dispel the myth that talking about sex and sexuality leads to early sexual activity among adolescents The Moon
A woman's menstrual cycle is her connection to the same universal rhythms that govern the ocean tides and the phases of the moon. Your menstrual cycle is highly affected by the moons movement. To learn more, check out the following link.
Menstrual Cycles: What Really Happens?