Resources for Parents & Teachers
Many girls lack guidance at home or school. These resources help parents and teachers support girls through puberty and menstruation with confidence and compassion.
For Parents
How to talk to your daughter about menstruation
A calm, honest conversation early makes all the difference. Here's how to start.
Preparing for her first period
What to buy, what to say, and how to make sure she feels supported rather than alarmed.
Building a period emergency kit
The essential items every girl should have at home and in her school bag.
Supporting a girl experiencing pain or anxiety
When cramps or emotions feel overwhelming — how you can help without minimising what she feels.
Responding without shame or judgement
The words we use matter. How to create a home where menstruation is normal, not secret.
For Teachers
Supporting students who begin menstruating at school
What to do in the moment — calmly, quickly and without drawing attention.
Responding to period-related bullying
Teasing about periods is common and harmful. How to address it effectively in the classroom.
Creating a period-friendly school
Practical steps schools can take to ensure no girl misses class because of her period.
Emergency sanitary product provision
Schools should always have a discreet supply. Here's how to set this up and manage it.
How to request an iPadAGirl workshop
Invite us to your school and we'll handle the rest — kits, facilitators, education, and Q&A.
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We deliver education directly to students so you don't have to do it alone.
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