While schools catering to girls of menstruation age are not legally regulated to allot a certain amount of bathroom breaks during the school day \u2013 it is important to understand that girls should be able to feel safe and secure to attend school regardless of whether or not they are on their period.<\/em><\/p>\n In fact, we believe it is your daughter\u2019s RIGHT to do so, and that schools have a duty to provide both the resources and facilities to accommodate menstruating girls.<\/p>\n This means that individual bathrooms should be routinely stocked with receptacles for girls to properly dispose of their supplies<\/a>. Additionally, schools should be expected to readily supply girls with necessities during their periods should it occur unexpectedly. And most important, teachers and administrators should be willing and able to make amends to policies that may restrict bathroom usage, while not infringing on your daughters right to privacy! If your school district does not do any of these things, it\u2019s time to sit down and have a chat with the principal.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″]The following tips will help both parents and young girls handle the obstacles of having a period during school days. Keep in mind as a parent, that since all of this is new, the first clue that periods at school may be a problem for your daughter will be her insistence to stay home. But the sooner you can empower her to handle her period in any facet of life, the better off she will be in the long run.\n\nTip 1 #<\/strong><\/span>\u2013 First and foremost, have a complete understanding of the bathroom policy at your child\u2019s school. If your daughter feels that she is not able to run in and \u2018check\u2019 during the day without getting in trouble, you need to speak with an administrator at the school and explain the situation. If they are not helpful, or are unwilling to bend, then contact your pediatrician and ask them to provide you with a \u2018special needs\u2019 request, which will ensure your daughter can utilize facilities each and every time she needs to, even if it is just to do a 5 second check. Chances are you will find that telling a teacher what is going on will be all it takes to make your daughter feel comfortable.\n\nRemember, confidence and peace of mind are part of your child\u2019s overall wellbeing. And it\u2019s their RIGHT!<\/em>\n\nTip #2<\/strong><\/span><\/span> \u2013 Check the bathrooms at your child\u2019s school regularly! Do they have receptacles in every stall? Are supplies available? Is there soap or hand sanitizer in the bathroom? Are the trash containers emptied regularly? Remember, this is YOUR tax dollars at work and providing these basic necessities for girls is the schools responsibility.\n\nTip #3<\/span><\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Always make sure that your daughter is prepared. Our Be Prepared Period Kits<\/a> are perfect for your daughter and will ensure she always has the supplies she needs. Since periods can be unpredictable in the beginning, make sure that she carries a discreet zippered bag (so nothing accidentally falls out) that is supplied with what she will need during the day. Help her keep this stocked and remind her if necessary. Even if your tips are met with rolling eyes, they aren\u2019t falling on deaf ears.\n\nTip #4<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 The buddy system is a great way to build confidence as well. And as an added bonus, it reinforces the fact that all girls are in the same situation when it comes to their periods. Simply encourage your daughter to come up with a code word for \u2018period\u2019 with her circle of friends. Then they can do random spot checks of one another to make sure that everything is okay throughout the day.\n\nTip #5<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Use a calendar to track periods, such as the one available on our website \u2013 so parents and girls wont be taken off guard by the onset of menstruation. (But remember, it is quite common for periods to vary widely in the beginning before settling into a more consistent pattern.)\n\nTip #6<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 From time to time, as a parent, you should also realize that allowing your daughter to stay home if she doesn\u2019t feel well, or is bleeding heavily is not going to be the end of the world. Sometimes, spending the heaviest day at home, and being pampered just a bit can help them get through this time. Even so, it is important to instill in them that periods are not disabilities, or illnesses \u2013 and are instead an exciting part of femininity.\n\nLearn how to have a Better Period!<\/strong>\nCheck out our Info on Periods & Puberty<\/a> page for more helpful information OR stop by our new PeriodTalk<\/a> forum to get answers to the questions you\u2019ve been wondering about.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/First_Period_Kit_2_CTA.jpg” url=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/period-kits” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.0.11″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#404040″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_width_all=”9px” border_color_all=”#404040″]\u00a0\u00a0 RELATED<\/span> RESOURCES<\/span>\r[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”QUIZ: ARE YOU A PERIOD PRO?” url=”https:\/\/bepreparedperiod.outgrow.us\/are-you-a-period-pro” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ARE-YOU-A-PERIOD-PRO-QUIZ.jpg” _builder_version=”3.15″ header_text_color=”#ec2288″ background_color=”#404040″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_width_all=”20px” border_color_all=”#404040″]Whether you\u2019ve just gotten your period, or you\u2019ve been menstruating for a while, there\u2019s a lot to learn about your body. Take the quiz to find out how much you know about Aunt Flow.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”PERIOD 2GO KITS” url=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/period-kits\/period-kit-to-go” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/period-kit.jpg” _builder_version=”3.15″ header_text_color=”#ec2288″ background_color=”#404040″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_width_all=”20px” border_color_all=”#404040″ saved_tabs=”all”]You can’t always plan for your period, but you can always be prepared for its surprise arrival. Make sure you’re ready for when you spot the signs with our super cute and discreet 2GO Kits![\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”TIPS FOR PARENTS & GIRLS SERIES” url=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/puberty-and-menstrual-tips-for-parents-and-girls-series” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TIPS-FOR-PARENTS-GIRLS-SERIES.jpg” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ header_text_color=”#ec2288″ background_color=”#404040″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_width_all=”20px” border_color_all=”#404040″ global_module=”9626″ saved_tabs=”all”] BPP\u2019s weekly email series will provide you with the tools you need to confidently prepare for the time ahead.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”BETTER YOUR PERIOD ACTION GUIDE” url=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/better-your-period-action-guide” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/BYP-Action-Guide.jpg” _builder_version=”3.15″ header_text_color=”#ec2288″ background_color=”#404040″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_width_all=”20px” border_color_all=”#404040″] This FREE action guide not only shares the benefits of tracking your cycle, but provides a weekly checklist on how to optimize each phase of your cycle.<\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”MENSTRUAL SELF CARE GUIDE” url=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/menstrual-self-care-guide” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/menstrual-self-care-guide.jpg” _builder_version=”3.15″ header_text_color=”#ec2288″ background_color=”#404040″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_width_all=”20px” border_color_all=”#404040″ global_module=”9627″ saved_tabs=”all”] With a self-care practice, you\u2019ll find opportunities to slow down, recharge, and take care of your body. We\u2019re all about finding ways to go with the flow to add a little love to your time of the month.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”MENSTRUAL CUP 101″ url=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/menstrual-cup-101\/” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/menstrual-cup-101.jpg” _builder_version=”3.15″ header_text_color=”#ec2288″ background_color=”#404040″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_width_all=”20px” border_color_all=”#404040″ saved_tabs=”all”]Menstrual cups have a long list of benefits that include: 12 hour protection, holds more than a super tampon, safer, better for the environment and the cost $avings!! Learn more![\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”HORMONE BALANCING TEA FOR CRAMPS & HOT FLASHES” url=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/other-products\/cramp-tea” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/HORMONE-BALANCING-TEA-FOR-CRAMPS-AND-HOT-FLASHES.jpg” _builder_version=”3.15″ header_text_color=”#ec2288″ background_color=”#404040″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_width_all=”20px” border_color_all=”#404040″]Herbal tea, an all-natural, safe and effective way of reducing or eliminating menstrual symptoms that plague women on a regular basis.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb url=”https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JVBU8C4RM9TRJ&source=url” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Donate-to-PeriodTalk-blog-version.png” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ background_color=”#404040″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JVBU8C4RM9TRJ&source=url”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_slider _builder_version=”3.16″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#75c043″ button_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_color=”#ffffff” button_border_radius=”0px” custom_margin=”|||” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”15px||15px|” button_border_color_hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” button_border_radius_hover=”0px” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_border_color__hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”on” button_border_radius__hover=”0px” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][et_pb_slide heading=”Explore More Period Tips & Articles” button_text=”Click Here” button_link=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/period-tips-to-ease-discomfort\/” use_bg_overlay=”off” use_text_overlay=”off” _builder_version=”3.16″ background_color=”#ec2288″ button_on_hover=”on” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For many young girls, one of the most deeply rooted menstruation fears is to rise up from their desk at school only to have accidentally leaked all over their clothes \u2013 for everyone in their class to see. While this fear is diminished with time and experience, it is an absolutely normal and natural feeling […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/localhost\/projects\/kad ... oads\/2020\/01\/Hand...\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" text_text_color=\"#333333\"]\n\nFor many young girls, one of the most deeply rooted menstruation fears is to rise up from their desk at school only to have accidentally leaked all over their clothes \u2013 for everyone<\/em> in their class to see.\n\nWhile this fear is diminished with time and experience, it is an absolutely normal and natural feeling<\/strong><\/em> for most girls who are menstruating to worry while they are at school.\n\nTruth is, even adults worry about this, and it would be rare for any woman to choose to wear white pants, or a skirt \u2013 or any other clothing that would easily show blood should a pad or tampon malfunction.<\/a>\n\nPut it this way,<\/em><\/strong> females of all ages, have been wearing jackets wrapped around their waists, black pants and tunics during their periods for decades in order to find some peace of mind that their \u2018private\u2019 time of the month will remain just that. Private!\n\nFor this reason, and because plenty of girls experience cramps, diarrhea or other \u2018issues\u2019 during their period, combined with the fact that schools can be insensitive to the insecurities and fears of menstruating girls, many females choose to simply just stay out of school for a day or two during menstruation. And this too can become a problem.\n\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_5,3_5\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/localhost\/projects\/kad ... oads\/2020\/01\/Hand...\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"3_5\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" custom_css_main_element=\"color:#333!important;\"]\n\nNot to mention the fact that it is a terrible message for your child to be shamed into staying away from school due to something as NATURAL as a period.<\/strong>\n\nWhile schools catering to girls of menstruation age are not legally regulated to allot a certain amount of bathroom breaks during the school day \u2013 it is important to understand that girls should be able to feel safe and secure to attend school regardless of whether or not they are on their period.<\/em>\n\nIn fact, we believe it is your daughter\u2019s RIGHT to do so, and that schools have a duty to provide both the resources and facilities to accommodate menstruating girls.\n\nThis means that individual bathrooms should be routinely stocked with receptacles for girls to properly dispose of their supplies<\/a>. Additionally, schools should be expected to readily supply girls with necessities during their periods should it occur unexpectedly. And most important, teachers and administrators should be willing and able to make amends to policies that may restrict bathroom usage, while not infringing on your daughters right to privacy! If your school district does not do any of these things, it\u2019s time to sit down and have a chat with the principal.\n\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" text_text_color=\"#333333\"]\n\nThe following tips will help both parents and young girls handle the obstacles of having a period during school days. Keep in mind as a parent, that since all of this is new, the first clue that periods at school may be a problem for your daughter will be her insistence to stay home. But the sooner you can empower her to handle her period in any facet of life, the better off she will be in the long run.\n\nTip 1 #<\/strong><\/span>\u2013 First and foremost, have a complete understanding of the bathroom policy at your child\u2019s school. If your daughter feels that she is not able to run in and \u2018check\u2019 during the day without getting in trouble, you need to speak with an administrator at the school and explain the situation. If they are not helpful, or are unwilling to bend, then contact your pediatrician and ask them to provide you with a \u2018special needs\u2019 request, which will ensure your daughter can utilize facilities each and every time she needs to, even if it is just to do a 5 second check. Chances are you will find that telling a teacher what is going on will be all it takes to make your daughter feel comfortable.\n\nRemember, confidence and peace of mind are part of your child\u2019s overall wellbeing. And it\u2019s their RIGHT!<\/em>\n\nTip #2<\/strong><\/span><\/span> \u2013 Check the bathrooms at your child\u2019s school regularly! Do they have receptacles in every stall? Are supplies available? Is there soap or hand sanitizer in the bathroom? Are the trash containers emptied regularly? Remember, this is YOUR tax dollars at work and providing these basic necessities for girls is the schools responsibility.\n\nTip #3<\/span><\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Always make sure that your daughter is prepared. Our Be Prepared Period Kits<\/a> are perfect for your daughter and will ensure she always has the supplies she needs. Since periods can be unpredictable in the beginning, make sure that she carries a discreet zippered bag (so nothing accidentally falls out) that is supplied with what she will need during the day. Help her keep this stocked and remind her if necessary. Even if your tips are met with rolling eyes, they aren\u2019t falling on deaf ears.\n\nTip #4<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 The buddy system is a great way to build confidence as well. And as an added bonus, it reinforces the fact that all girls are in the same situation when it comes to their periods. Simply encourage your daughter to come up with a code word for \u2018period\u2019 with her circle of friends. Then they can do random spot checks of one another to make sure that everything is okay throughout the day.\n\nTip #5<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Use a calendar to track periods, such as the one available on our website \u2013 so parents and girls wont be taken off guard by the onset of menstruation. (But remember, it is quite common for periods to vary widely in the beginning before settling into a more consistent pattern.)\n\nTip #6<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 From time to time, as a parent, you should also realize that allowing your daughter to stay home if she doesn\u2019t feel well, or is bleeding heavily is not going to be the end of the world. Sometimes, spending the heaviest day at home, and being pampered just a bit can help them get through this time. Even so, it is important to instill in them that periods are not disabilities, or illnesses \u2013 and are instead an exciting part of femininity.\n\nLearn how to have a Better Period!<\/strong>\nCheck out our Info on Periods & Puberty<\/a> page for more helpful information OR stop by our new PeriodTalk<\/a> forum to get answers to the questions you\u2019ve been wondering about.\n\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" width=\"100%\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Handling_Periods_at_School_Pinterest-490x1024-490x1024.jpg?resize=320%2C641&ssl=1\")
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