Let’s Talk Puberty, Girls!
Event Details
Event Description
This class is a session with Gundersen pediatric nurse-practitioners and nurse-midwives for girls and their support person to learn about puberty, the changes in their bodies, in a safe and supported environment. The class is intended for girls age 8-13 and one support person. In this class, you will
- Review physical, emotional, and social changes in the “tween” years – the time between childhood and the teenage years.
- Normalize common changes during this time
- Gain confidence and experience less anxiety over what’s happening to their body
- Answer questions in a simple and medically accurate way
- Address the challenging pressures and stressors at this age
- Promote healthy nutrition and activity, promoting life-long health
- Make a period kit with supplies to prepare for menstruation
Kick-start a discussion between caregivers and their “tween”
Financial assistance is available as needed. Please call (608) 775-6878 or email [email protected] to receive access.
Contact
Please call (608) 775-6878 with any questions regarding content of the event or registration inquiries.
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$20.00*
*Cost per youth, support person attends free. Financial assistance is available – email [email protected] or call (608) 775-6878.
1140 Main Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
United States