First Moon Circles are designed to enhance what your daughter learns elsewhere. The circles are an important rite of passage celebration with a long-lasting, far-reaching impact—both mother and daughter can take the experience and continue the conversation at home and beyond. Reflect on your own period education and lessons on body literacy in school, and whether you felt you learnt all that you wanted and needed to know. What’s more, as school lessons are limited on time, students are not often given the freedom to practise using period products. A group of friends can attend a circle together, which is not always possible in classes taken at school.

Firstly, she won’t be the only one feeling a bit nervous! The group is small (and welcoming) and she will have the opportunity to make new friends. Let her know she can bring anything she needs to feel comfortable—at the venue there will be cushions to sit on. It can also be useful to show some of the photos and testimonials on this website. If you’d like your daughter to attend but they are not willing, there is no need to pressure them. However, you can talk together to understand her concerns. Often, the reason is that they do not want to talk openly in front everyone. Please reassure them this is not necessary. They are welcome to simply listen, play with the period products, take part in the craft activity, and enjoy the snacks available. Some children can feel uncomfortable about the idea of talking about this topic. Often, those who are quiet to begin with, end up asking lots of questions and continue talking about their experience all the way home. Feel free to get in touch as we can discuss available accomodations to support your child. Your daughter may want the support of a friend who comes along too, or they may prefer attending a private circle instead. Otherwise, if now is not the time, she might feel ready in the months to come. . .

A public circle can be booked for a set time and date by any individual mother-daughter pair to attend a public group session. Ticket availability is on a first-come-first-serve basis. A private circle is where a parent arranges for a small group of girls who want to attend a circle together. Dependant on venue availability, the time and date can be organised to suit the needs of the group.

Yes! A First Moon Circle is an opportunity for your child to share their experience with other attendees and ask questions. As a positive rite of passage celebration, the event will help her feel more comfortable, connected and empowered about the new phase of life she has entered.

If you and your child cannot attend the session you have booked, please contact me at least 72 hours before the day. Tickets cannot be refunded, however I can hold your place for the next circle. In this situation, if there is a difference in the ticket price for the upcoming circle, you will be asked to pay the difference to attend.