
The Complete First Period Guide
Rebecca Whitlock(Author)
Willow & Bloom Publishing
Published on 29. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
72 pages
978-1-0681915-0-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Complete First Period Guide is a supportive resource for younger girls as they approach one of life's key milestones.
Written in clear, age-appropriate language, it explains what periods are, how they feel, and the practical steps that make them easier to manage.
This reassuring guide covers:
What happens during the menstrual cycle, explained simply and without overwhelm
Pads, period underwear, tampons, and cups, with illustrations that show how they work
How to prepare for a first period and build a personal period kit
Practical advice for handling periods at school, during activities, or when caught off guard
Strategies for self-care, including food, rest, and movement
Tips for staying comfortable, clean, and confident during body changes
Encouragement to track cycles, notice early signs, and ask questions
Real-life scenarios that help girls know what to do in different situations
Beyond practical information, the book emphasizes emotional wellbeing. Girls are reassured that mood swings and body changes are normal, and they are given simple strategies for managing how they feel. With a positive, supportive tone, the guide helps readers approach this stage of growing up with confidence.
The book also includes a free printable period tracker journal to support cycle awareness, self-reflection, and confidence-building along the way.
Designed as both an introduction and a reference to return to again and again, The Complete First Period Guide offers the knowledge, encouragement, and reassurance every girl deserves.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
170 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0681915-0-3 (9781068191503)
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