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Path to Puberty

Yes you can stay connected with your daughter

Through puberty- and beyond!

I’m not ready for puberty!

Does this sound like you?

Most moms I talk to feel like they have no clue where to even begin when it comes to preparing their daughters for puberty.

Path to Puberty is now available!

Who this book is for…

I wrote this book for YOU mama. There are books out there for girls going through puberty – but what about for the moms? And how much do our girls actually learn from those books anyway?

What if just handing them a book isn’t the most effective way to support them through all of this?

So many of us have residual wounding from our first menses and sexual experiences. This can color and impact the way we relate to and parent our daughters – especially during the puberty years. This book takes all of that into account, arming you with the tools to effectively navigate that material – so it doesn’t get in the way of your parenting.

As moms, we aren’t just housing and feeding our children until they are of legal age to leave the house. We are in the process of shaping and molding future adult humans.

How we show up matters.

That is why I wrote this book for you. Because I know you care how your kids turn out, and I know you know that you have a role to play in that – even if you might not always feel sure how to play it.

If you’re new to holistic living or just starting to dip in your toe, I’ve got you covered. If your daughter was just born, is 5, 7, or 11 years old, you will find valuable information here.

Practical, spiritual and humorous, Path to Puberty spans it all.

Community Builders Package*

$29/book
​when you buy 5 or more paperbacks! (45% off!)

10% of All Proceeds Go Directly Back to Indigenous People and Causes

As I mentioned, this book is packed with wisdom regarding womb health, menstruation, the divine feminine and more. Much of this wisdom comes from Indigenous peoples, and sharing it is only possible because of the elders who graciously contributed their time, stories and knowledge to be used throughout the book – for the benefit of moms and girls everywhere.

As a way of expressing my profound gratitude for the positive impacts that Indigenous wisdom has had on my life, and for the specific elders whom I have been working closely with for over a decade, 10% of the quarterly profits of this book over its lifetime will be returned to these cultures in 4 ways:

There are two grandmothers that I have direct and long-standing relationships with, Grandmother Nancy Andry and Nana Vilma Cholac Chicol, who will benefit from a portion of the proceeds of this book so that they can continue to travel, teach, buy groceries and do their sacred medicine work in the world.

Some funds will go to support the Medicine Wheel Ride, a group founded in response to the atrocities that are happening today against women on reservations across the US and Canada that Grandmother Nancy is a strong supporter of.

The rest will go to support the Nateema Jee Shuar Cultural Center in the Amazon, started by one of the first tribal elders I ever worked with, Natem Anank Nunkai, and continued in his memory by his wife and son.

So, know that by purchasing this book, and sharing it widely, you are contributing to these causes as well. Thank you.

Did You Know That Puberty Prep Starts Earlier Than You Think?

(or: why you should not wait to read this book!)

A lot of parents make the mistake of thinking that they don’t have to deal with puberty until it is upon them, staring them uncomfortably in the face….

But this couldn’t be further from the truth!

If you’re married – how long in advance did you plan for your wedding? And that was one day, right? Puberty spans several years and so it only makes sense that we would want to prepare ourselves – and our children – for years in advance.

How we talk about bodies and how we show up in our lives around our children as they are growing and developing matters….

It impacts how accessible our communication with our kids will be as they grow into the really challenging years.

Will they trust us as a solid resource of information?
Have we given them reason to?

The time to start thinking about all of this is way earlier than we’ve been led to believe.

SO…

Don’t wait until your daughter is about to bleed to read this book!!!! While not all will be lost, there is so much value in here that it will be too late to implement by that point.

It is well established in the field of human sexuality and psychology that we do not start talking about this stuff with our kiddos soon enough.

So what are you waiting for?

For less than the cost of a massage or therapy session, you will have a lifetime of wisdom and expertise in the world of women’s wisdom at your fingertips – anytime you need it.

You will also contribute to the continuation of cultural wisdom and support those who provided that wisdom.

Community Builders Package*

$29/book
​when you buy 5 or more paperbacks! (45% off!)

Want to See What’s Inside?

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​TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 – Warning: Your Daughter’s Puberty Will Bring Up All Your Shit From Middle School

– Common Beliefs and Their Historical Context
– We are NOT the Victims of Our Bodies
– Exercise – Unpacking Beliefs
– Exercise – Building Trust with Your Body Wisdom
– Exercise – Womb/Belly Practices

Chapter 2 – Science Class: Puberty and Menarche – What, Exactly, is Happening?

– Body Sovereignty and the Medical System
– The Endocrine System and Hormones
– Puberty and Menarche
– The 4 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
– A Word About Boobs and Beauty
– Exercise: The Mirror Exercise
– Exercise: Soft Belly

Chapter 3 – What To Do When Your Daughter is An Asshole

– 4 Reasons Why She Might Be Behaving Like An Asshole
– Processing Your Own Stuff
– Exercise: I Love You
– Exercise: Tapping or “EFT”

Chapter 4 – The Unseen Factors That Wreak Havoc on Hormones – and What To Do About Them

– Why Chemical-Free Living Matters When it Comes to Hormones
– Diet, Health and Wellness
– Recipe: Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner
– Recipe: Fabulous Face Scrub
– Recipe: Rosemary Hair Oil
– Recipe: Making Herbal Infusions
– Recipe: Cramp Bark (Viburnum Opulus) Glycerite Tincture

Chapter 5 – “Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby…”

– “The Talk” is Not a One-Time Thing
– Why You Can’t Separate the Puberty and the Sex Conversation, As Much As You Might Want To
– Why Fear-Based Abstinence Education Doesn’t Work
– Pleasure
– Consent
– Porn
– Birth Control, Pregnancy and STDs
– Social Media and Online Grooming
– Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
– Exercise: Reparenting Our Pleasure
– Exercise: Root

Chapter 6 – What To Do With Periods

– Our Blood is Positive, Powerful and Cleansing
– The Vital Importance of Rest
– Her First Bleed
– What is Normal?
– How We Take Care of Our Blood Matters: Diva Cup, Tampons, Pads, Period Underwear and Free Bleeding
– Building Her Period Kit – The Fun Part!
– Exercise: Cramp Communication
– Exercise: Yoni Steaming

Chapter 7 – Creating Ceremony and Ritual to Celebrate Her First Moontime

– The Potential for Sabotage
– Preparing for Ritual – Who Will Be There?
– Key Ceremonial Elements
– What I Didn’t Expect
– Exercise: Cedar Baths

*If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may request a full, no questions asked refund within 5 days of your purchase date.
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