For our girls

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“It’s a Girl Thing!” is 3 1/2 hours broken down into two halves (separated by a break):

First Part (One and 1/2 hours):

• Icebreaker/Introductions
• What is puberty and why do we go through it?
• External  changes 
  • growth
  • personal hygiene, body hair, pimples
  • breast & hip development
• Where do babies grow?
  • age-appropriate explanation of “in the uterus”
• How are babies born? 
  • age-appropriate explanation of childbirth and a brief explanation of C-sections
• Emotional changes 
  • new and rapidly changes feelings
  • chores and responsibilities
  • crushes and personal space
  • friendships and privacy
• Internal changes 
  • basic female reproductive anatomy
  • ovulation
  • menstruation

Break (30 minutes):

• Girls write anonymous questions on a note card
• Adults write a personal note to their girl (to be read aloud at the end of the seminar)
• Meal/snacks are served 
  • girls eat and get their “wiggles” out
  • adults eat and meet with Nurse Linda in a separate area 
    • adults hear the anonymous questions written by the girls
    • the two minute talk on "biological reproduction between a man and a woman" is presented to the adults for their input and modifications

Second Part (One and 1/2 hours):

• Answering of anonymous questions written by girls
• What to expect and how to prepare for your period 
  • what does it feel/look like
  • at school/overnights
  • keeping track
• Product demonstration 
  • panty liners
  • pads
  • period underwear
  • tampons
• Wrap up      
  • summarize what was learned
  • segue into biological reproduction talk for those who decide to stay*
  • read notes from adults to girls
• Gift bags!

*It is common for adults who were not intending to have their girl stay for the two minute biological reproduction talk to change their mind after hearing how it will be presented. Some wait until the last-minute to “opt-in.” We can handle this seamlessly!

Occasionally, an adult will “opt-out,” which is perfectly fine. We respect your decision and encourage all adults to support each other! A nonchalant “quick break for someone who needs to leave” will be given before the reproduction talk begins.  We do this without singling anyone out or making them feel awkward (gift bags will be left by the front door).

We at Sisterhood Seminars are more than happy to discuss any aspect of the seminar with you or your group members ahead of time.

Please contact Linda Sheldone at (760) 685-2961 or Linda@sisterhoodseminars.com

Thank you for stepping up to hostess a seminar, and for bringing this wonderful experience to your friends and their girls!

Whom Should I Invite?

This is an adult-daughter event; no “drop offs.”  Everyone will participate in the seminar together!

The ideal age is girls between 9 and 12 years old (late 4th grade through early 6th grade). Consider inviting your daughter’s classmates, athletic team, Scout/Guide/AHG group, youth group, and neighborhood friends.  There is an up to 10 adult-girl couple (or $750) minimum in San Diego County. $75 per additional couple. Higher minimums may be required outside of San Diego County and the Reno-Tahoe Basin. The maximum number of girls depends on your space.

What is the Program Format?

The puberty class takes about 3 1/2 hours, including a 30 minute break. Most groups enjoy making this a potluck/pizza and salad event, usually at the break that is an hour and a half into the seminar, or before the seminar begins.  It is best not to eat during the actual presentation as this can cause distractions.

During the break, we will speak with the adults in private to go over questions and the optional “how conception occurs” talk.

A note on serving alcohol…remind your adults that this is a special time to bond with the girls. If you do decide to serve alcohol, please wait until the break or after the seminar. Sometimes nervous adults tend to over-imbibe, which leads to behavior disruptive to the seminar and embarrassment to their girl. If this happens, the presenter may have to “take a break” and have the hostess deal with the situation.

Where is the Seminar Held?

A nice, comfy family room is the perfect environment. Clubhouses, classrooms, meeting rooms…wherever all of your attendees can have a clear view of the PowerPoint screen will work.

It works best to have the girls sit on the floor/couch in front of the adults, who are sitting behind them on the couch/chairs. Have the girls bring floor pillow, blankets, pillow pets…whatever will make them feel relaxed.

We bring a projector and a screen, or we can connect to your television though Apple AirPlay or with an HDMI cable that we provide (this eliminates having a projector set up in the middle of the room and having space taken up by the screen).

When are the Seminars Held?

Because of the length of the seminar, most groups typically choose a weekend or Friday evening.  If you would like to have a weekday seminar, don’t start too late on a school night!

Please check out our calendar for availability. When you see a date that you like, contact us and we’ll book you.

How Do We Pay?

Payment is due (cash, Zelle, Apple Pay, G Pay, Cash App, or checks payable to Sisterhood Seminars) at the seminar for the agreed upon amount. To reduce stress upon you as a hostess for those last-minute “no shows,” it is strongly suggested that payment be collected from your attendees at the time that they agree to join your seminar. There are no reimbursements for attendance below the minimum, but every effort will be made to find another seminar for those who missed.

Need Help Getting More Attendees?

Sisterhood Seminars has small groups and couples looking to “boost” their seminar numbers or to join another group’s seminar. Please tell us if you are interested in joining another group or opening up your seminar to others…sisters helping sisters is what we are all about!