Helping girls cope with periods at school

Helping girls cope with periods at school

If your daughter has started her periods, discussion with their class teachers is very important. The best strategies are: Have a quick word with the teacher, Find out the sanitary facilities with your child with teacher or TA or nurse Send in a note for any useful...
Period products block sewage

Period products block sewage

  Caroline Russell AM, Chair of the Environment Committee, said: “Public awareness around single-use plastics, in terms of disposable water bottles and coffee cups is high, but what about other daily products, like wet wipes, nappies and period products? These...
Period Kit for young girls

Period Kit for young girls

Once her period has started a Period Kit is very important to build confidence in your child and make her prepared during her day at school. it should include: Eco friendly sanitary napkins (2-3 items) A handbag-size packet of wipes Spare underwear A nappy sack in...
Swimming during periods

Swimming during periods

Should I or not? Your period doesn’t slow down or stop in water — it just may not flow outside the vagina because of the counter pressure of the water. It’s natural that your daughter might be anxious about taking part in PE or swimming lessons when she has her...
Plastic affects human health

Plastic affects human health

Chemicals leached by plastics are in the blood and tissue of nearly all of us. Exposure to them is linked to cancers, birth defects, impaired immunity, endocrine disruption and other ailments.