“The human body speaks a language of which it is not the author.”
- JPII, TOB 104:7
Were you taught about the rich "language of your body" as a young girl? Did you grow up in a home which promoted body literacy, self-knowledge, and joyful expression of femininity, womanhood, and fertility? Did you understand the intricate process of the menstrual cycle, including:
Far too many of us only learned about our bodies when we encountered body literacy through Natural Family Planning, which often leads us to question: "Why didn't I learn this sooner?"
At Pearl and Thistle, we have a better vision for body literacy education: a lifelong learning model that incrementally teaches girls how to listen, observe, and understand the language of their bodies.
We are here to create a culture of knowledge, respect, and care for our bodies so that we can better understand who God made us to be.
- How various hormones interact
- What changes to expect throughout your different cycle phases
- Why we have period bleeds and what they consist of
- How to know if your cycles and bleeds were "normal"... and what to do if they weren't?
Far too many of us only learned about our bodies when we encountered body literacy through Natural Family Planning, which often leads us to question: "Why didn't I learn this sooner?"
At Pearl and Thistle, we have a better vision for body literacy education: a lifelong learning model that incrementally teaches girls how to listen, observe, and understand the language of their bodies.
We are here to create a culture of knowledge, respect, and care for our bodies so that we can better understand who God made us to be.
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Stage 1: Cycle PrepCycle Prep is a 2021 OSV Challenge Finalist! Learn more here
Pearl & Thistle's Cycle Prep course helps parents + daughters be prepared for the onset of cycles and periods, together, by providing scientifically-accurate information which builds a positive narrative around cycles and introduces girls to the incredible Language of the Body.
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Stage 2: Charting for GirlsIntroduce your daughter to cycle charting without specifically looking for indicators of fertility. This self-paced learning guide begins with the "Basic Guide" to charting (for girls within the first 3-4 years of cycling) and follows with the "Advanced Guide" to charting which will help girls identify ovulation as a sign of health!
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And beyond!: NFP Ambassador Training Christina has a passion for equipping Catholic parishes to be their own source of community and resource support for NFP. Her unique NFP Ambassador Training program equips lay people with general resources and information to share about NFP, and guides them to craft their personal NFP ministry plan for their parish!
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