Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Parents are hosting period parties to celebrate their child's first menstruation. (Photo: Getty) (Getty) When Tera Penoyer found ...

I remember denying the fact that my first period was happening by being like, I dont know, maybe I got a cut or something? and my mom responding with, Dont worry, I wont make a big deal about it.

When I was growing up, I felt like there was a lot of stigma attached to menstruation. I wanted my daughter to grow up in a different environment, one of education and celebration. I threw a party for ...

Despite being a completely natural biological process, menstruation continues to be wrapped in silence especially within school environments. Girls often grow up navigating confusion, myths, and shame ...

When Tera Penoyer found out that her 11-year-old daughter had started her menstrual cycle, the Michigan mom immediately knew what to do: Throw a party. “We had red balloons and posters that said ...