This ain’t your mama’s period talk.
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The Magic of Menstruation Online Workshop
The Magic of Menstruation is an on-demand option for you to complete with your child on your own timeframe.
Mom & Me Menstruation Group Workshop
Schedule your private Mom & Me Menstruation Workshop for a group of 6 or more today. In person for the Chicagoland area or virtual from anywhere!
It’s inevitable. “The Talk.”
Puberty, periods, hormones, sex. Ack! Sex! My mom-brain is imploding just thinking about it all. And your daughter is already rolling her eyes and sighing heavily at the mere mention of this all.
But this time in a mom & daughter’s relationship DOES NOT have to be (entirely) awkward and difficult.
I CAN HELP!
I’ve created a one-of-a-kind experience for moms and daughters to make puberty and menstruation easier to explain and understand. Dare I say, it’s even going to be fun!?
So bring out the light snacks and mocktails (ok, and a little wine for mom because!!!! OMG!!!!!), and enjoy the Puberty In Your Pajamas Virtual Workshop.
I’ll clarify false notions about puberty and menstruation, teach your daughter ways to deal with her fears (“How do I go swimming without a tampon?”,”Do I need to use a special soap ‘down there’ to make it smell fresh”, and”What happens if I get my period in public?”), and so much more.
We'll spend the first 2 hours together and then we'll bid the girls adieu so I can start our Moms-only conversation about sex and consent and pornography and masturbation, OH MY!!!
So save yourself the drama and groans that are certain to accompany the DIY approach you planned to take and reserve your spot today!
What Mom's Are Saying!
Thank you so much for inviting us to this mom and me class. [My daughter] and I left feeling thankful that we were a part of it. I love the way you operate in creating a framework to look at yourself and make choices from love versus fear. That was a huge takeaway for both of us in nutrition and self-care and physical touch.
You bring what sometimes feels like a shameful topic or overly sexualized topic to the table with clarity and dignity.
- Stephanie
"You were amazing yesterday! Truly, your ability to relate with the moms and girls and make everyone feel so comfortable was so fun to watch and listen in on. Thanks so much for bringing this class to our community. Weāre excited for the next one."
-Lindsey
We took Carrieās Mom and Me Menstruation workshop, and my mind is simply blown. She covered in 2 hours what it took me 2 years to learn on my own, well into my adult years. Iām so incredibly grateful we came across Carrie & the important work she does to teach young girls so much about their bodies in a fun, informative and inclusive way.
-Alla
Thank you so much for a fantastic evening with the girls.Ā You did such a fabulous job on everything! All of the special detailsā¦..it was all so perfect.Ā Thank you!Ā
Ā - Katie
Thank you so much for such a fantastic workshop. {My daughter} and I really enjoyed it. I think the virtual format was really great for this topic. It was fun to be on mute listening but also free to sort of side chat or laugh about what was going on. I think {my daughter} was much more relaxed this way than she would have been in person. You are a great speaker, and I loved the way you shared information and made it fun and engaging. Thank you so much!
- Emily
I recently hosted Carrie for a Mom and Me Menstruation class for my daughter and a handful of friends (ages 10-11) and their moms. Every one of the moms has reached out to share how valuable the experience was for them and their daughter. Carrie made it fun, interactive and comfortable. We all gained insights and info, and - just as importantly - making everything less awkward paved the way for ongoing conversations in our homes about such important topics. The workshop even gave me ideas for conversation with my teenage sons! Thank you Carrie for giving my family more resources, information and confidence to embrace this next phase of growing up!
-Mary
Carrie is amazing! A group of friends participated in her Mom & Me Menstruation class, and I can't recommend it enough! Carrie was so engaging and funnyāit was a fantastic workshop, and I can't wait to see what else she offers.
-Elle
Moms, if you are thinking about doing this, stop thinking and just do it! I did ALOT of research, I called my daughter's pediatrician, I called my ob/gyn, and I googled. Once I found Carrie I stopped my search, even after I realized that she was in Illinois and I was in CA. I had a group of my 10 y.o. daughters friends and their moms to our home and we did the entire class via Zoom. Carrie's presentation was FANTASTIC.....she kept the attention of 8 little girls THE ENTIRE TIME!!!! They were engaged, comfortable and asked great questions. I can not recommend Carrie enough. I told my mom (who attended also) that I wish I had a Carrie when I was 10! Thank you, Carrie, for making our little ladies comfortable and teaching them things they don't want to hear from mom (what do we know anyway, right??)
-Tracy and Brian
My daughter and I took the Mom & Me Menstration Class. At first I was hesitant, the cost seemed high for "something I could say for Free" but we took the risk. Let me tell you, I learned almost as much as my daughter! Carrie was so thorough and thoughtful when she spoke. Being careful to inform without scaring and making sure everyone learned about their changing bodies and what each part of their bodies do. They learned about puberty changes to their bodies and hygenic information (which my daughter took much better from a 'Teacher' vs just Mom). They learned about several options for period protection and why each might be the right one for them. And much more! I left so impressed, educated and mostly excited that I didn't have to do "The Talk"! It did however open a wonderful line of communication between my daughter and I. A little over a year after we did the class I got a text from my daughter "I got my Period" I internally freaked out (and felt bad I wasn't there), I called her and trying to stay calm asked if she was ok? She said "Mom, we did that class, I'm prepared" She was cool as a cucumber! I couldn't believe it! She was calm and knew how to talk about all the issues she was facing. I am so grateful for Carrie and this class! It has made this crazy confusing time of life So Much Easier! I highly recommend this class! It's worth every penny!
-Jennifer
So...what will we discuss during our Puberty In Your Pajamas workshop?
I'm so glad you asked!
First, we start off as a group, meaning both mom and daughter join in the conversation on the following topics:
Bodily changes associated with puberty
Healthy vs unhealthy cervical fluid
Phases of their monthly cycle
Hormones, moods, how to manage stress
Stages of breast development and how to care for them
Anatomy and functions of the vulva and how to care for it
Fun facts about their eggs
Normal vs abnormal teen periods
Body image inspiration
Importance of fueling your body for period health
Menstrual product choices and how to use each one
Period “hacks” what to do if you get your period outside of the home, swimming, and tracking apps
Then we excuse your daughters to have a more serious conversation about the following topics:
Sex self-reflection
Porn, when to talk about this with your daughter
Importance of Consent and how to teach this to your daughters
A word about “hook-up” culture
Masturbation, how to bring it up (pun intended, lol)
For all of my Mom Friends with Girls!!!! This Is IT!!!! Carrie Kolar Koziol, at Pilates By Carrie did the most wonderful, caring and informative job talking, and teaching one of my daughters about the changes that her body will go through as she ages. Let’s admit it, these topics are uncomfortable, weird, awkward. I wish I would have been able to attend something like this when I was young.
Carrie made an awkward topic and situation, comfortable. She treated the girls like young adults, open conversation, no judgment, no strict ideas. Easy, gentle conversation and invitations for questions. I LOVED every part of the class. The time learning with my daughter together, and the time that Carrie gave to the girls separately. I also got to have separate Mom Time to receive tips on how to start the conversation with my girls.
There are not enough fantastic or eloquent words I could use to describe this class. I will be taking my remaining 3 girls, (yes, I will take each one on their own) for this class. It opened so many doors for more questions, conversations, and bonding opportunities with my daughter. The class gave so much information, some things that I wasn’t even aware of at my age.
Let’s encourage our girls to share, ask questions and empower them to talk about the difficult topics.
Thank you Carrie Koziol for creating this class!!! Please add me to your waiting list!!!
Here's the most common questions asked by moms like you:
What is the best age for this workshop?
Can I bring multiple siblings to one class?
Do you offer refunds?
Will this workshop be recorded?
What technology do I need in order to participate in this virtual workshop?
Iām not sure if Iām ready for my child to hear about sex-related topics. How will those be discussed?
My childās puberty experience is not typical of other preteens in the class (due to endocrine disorders, gender identity, physical differences, etc) . Is this still the best place for them?
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The Magic of Menstruation Online Workshop
The Magic of Menstruation is an on-demand option for you to complete with your child on your own timeframe.
Mom & Me Menstruation Group Workshop
Schedule your private Mom & Me Menstruation Workshop for a group of 6 or more today. In person for the Chicagoland area or virtual from anywhere!
MEET CARRIE
My 10+ years as a Women’s Health Physical Therapist collided head on with my daughter’s introduction to a school-based puberty curriculum a few years ago and POOF! the idea for this workshop was born! I don’t take my responsibility for educating our young girls lightly and, in addition to hiring a period coach (yes, this job exists!), I also flew to Seattle to attend the most amazing puberty workshop called Great Conversations. The founder, Julie Metzer, agreed to a mentoring session and HERE WE ARE!!! The fact that you both attend together is the icing on the cake because it opens the channels for all sorts of future communication about this important time in her life, and I promise you’ll learn something too.
