Aldinga with Kim

February 21 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

A First Moon Circle is a once in a lifetime empowering menstrual education and celebration for girls aged 10-12

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Whether they have started their period or not, this circle provides a nurturing space for children to feel proud, gain knowledge, become empowered, and learn how to support themselves through this transition physically, emotionally, and mentally.

The way we experience our first moon (first period) shapes our beliefs about our worth, power, and value as a cyclical being, which stays with us.

about the first moon circle

The First Moon Circle is divided into two parts:
Part 1: Children’s Gathering (2 hours)
This dedicated time for children fosters a fun, supportive atmosphere where they can connect with peers, make new friends, and learn accurate information about the physical, emotional and mental changes associated with approaching and experiencing menarche (first period).

During this session, we will explore:
  • Puberty and periods
  • The female body and reproductive system.
  • Body and earth friendly period products and the opportunity to interact with them.
 
This safe space allows children to ask any questions they may have, no matter how awkward or curious, in a supportive and confidential environment.

Part 2: Celebration with Loved Ones (1 hour) 
Mothers, grandmothers, caregivers or significant other is invited to join the children for a celebration. The children share what they have learned, and the elders offer positive guidance and blessings for their journey into womanhood.

This gathering aims to:
  • Teach cycle awareness: Learning about the four phases of the menstrual cycle and how energy levels, strengths, and needs fluctuate throughout the month.
  • Model open communication: Demonstrate that discussing periods and puberty is healthy and normal.
  • Empower caregivers: Provide an opportunity to affirm the children’s learning and encourage open dialogue about personal topics.
  • Share wisdom: Create a sense of connection and support by sharing experiences and wisdom from the women who have come before them.
  • Celebrate menarche: Frame this natural process as normal, healthy, magical, and a time of embracing feminine power.
 
This shared experience often provides new insights for the adults as well, as they hear what the children have learned.

Benefits of Attending a First Moon Circle:
  • Participants leave the circle feeling more confident and empowered, with a greater understanding and acceptance of their body and the transformative journey ahead.
  • The circle creates a safe and normalised space for ongoing conversations about periods and puberty between children and their families.
  • Attending with friends fosters a sense of sisterhood and provides a shared experience to draw upon for future support.
  • Parents and caregivers gain valuable tools and language to support their children through this transition.
  • For many mothers, the circle offers an opportunity to heal their own experiences with menarche and menstruation by providing the support they wish they had received.
 
Here’s What’s Included:
  • A sacred, safe, non-judgmental circle for learning, fun, and connection.
  • A first moon pack containing period care samples.
  • A first moon guide full of knowledge and wisdom for you and your child to refer to.
  • A keepsake first moon bracelet, made in the session.
  • Afternoon tea for both child and caregiver.
 

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about your facilitator - kim lauwrens

Kimberly is a First Moon Circle Facilitator and Menstrual Cycle Coach based on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia.

Kimberly has a deep passion for supporting women and girls to live in greater alignment with the natural rhythm of their menstrual cycle.

With training in hormone health, coaching, rites of passage, yoga, and meditation, Kimberly holds space for women to rediscover their truth and navigate life’s key thresholds with reverence, compassion, and insight. Her work honours each phase of the female life cycle as a powerful initiation and source of embodied knowing, especially that of menarche. This understanding of sacred transitions is why Kimberly now passionately hosts First Moon Circles, creating a welcoming space for young girls to be lovingly initiated into their menstruality journey, setting the foundation for a lifetime of body wisdom and self-love and acceptance.

At the heart of her practice is a deep belief that the menstrual cycle is not just a biological function, but a sacred portal into healing and the truth of who we really are and what we truly desire.

CONTACT

www.kimberlylauwrens.com 

https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylauwrens/